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Open Door Christian Schools

8287 West Ridge Road, Elyria, OH, 44035-0440 -

School Notes Overview:

Open Door Christian Schools (ODCS) are co-educational preschool through grade twelve, college preparatory schools serving Christian families. Governed by a Board of Directors, ODCS is a non-profit, non-denominational institution which was founded in 1976. ODCS is committed to the historic Christian perspective of life as set forth in the Bible, recognizing God as the creator of all things, the Holy Spirit as the convictor of the believer,and the Son of God as Savior of all who believe in Him. ODCS is committed to the Judeo-Christian ethic and holds that the knowledge of God is the beginning of wisdom; that the Bible is the infallible inerrant word of God; that fellowship with God is the basis for true fellowship with one another; that each student is uniquely created by God and is endowed with particular talents. Therefore, our aim is to function as an extension of the home, and to nurture each student in his/her development as a whole person: spiritually, mentally, physically and socially-providing the opportunity to educate for eternity....

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School Overview:

	Open Door Christian Schools
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	speech language
Year Founded	1976
County	Lorain County, OH
Student Body
Total Students	494 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
% Students of Color	21%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 41 students
	Kind - 23 students
	Grade 1 - 31 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 37 students
	Grade 4 - 39 students
	Grade 5 - 29 students
	Grade 6 - 41 students
	Grade 7 - 34 students
	Grade 8 - 26 students
	Grade 9 - 44 students
	Grade 10 - 37 students
	Grade 11 - 38 students
	Grade 12 - 44 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	40 teachers
Number of AP Courses	11
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Average ACT score	24
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Please contact the school as tuition varies per grade and discounts may apply.
% on Financial Aid	12%
Head of School	Dr. Jonathan Burton
Admissions Director	Bronwyn Tucker
Admissions Associate	Amy Friedenstab
Sport
Total Sports Offered	10
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Bowling	Cheering
	Cross Country	Golf
	Soccer	Softball
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	34
	Extracurriculars
	6th grade trip	8th Grade Trip
	Academic Challenge Team	Art Fairs
	Chess Club	Choir and Chorus
	Concert Band	Educational International Travel
	Elementary Bands	Elementary-High Schools plays and musicals
	Girl Scouts	Great Debate
	Handbells	Honors Courses
	Jazz Band	Junior Statesman Club
	Key Club	Marching Band
	Math Olympics	National Honor Society
	Peer Encouragement Program	Physics Project Contests
	School Newspaper	Science Fairs
	Senior Class Trip	Spanish Club
	Speech Meets	Student Council
	Student Council	Top Ten of the Class Banquet
	Yearbook	Young Authors
	elementary sports	tennis club

School Notes:

In partnership with the family and the local church, our mission is the salvation, the discipleship, and the education for life and service of the students entrusted to our care. Open Door Christian Schools is a coeducational, preschool through grade twelve predominantly college preparatory day school serving primarily Christian families. Governed by a board of directors, is a non-profit, non-denominational ministry of the Church of the Open Door. The School is committed to the historic Christian perspective of life as set forth in the Bible, recognizing God as the creator of all things, and the Holy Spirit as the Comforter and Convictor of the believer, and the Son of God as Savior of all who believe in Him. Open Door Christian Schools is committed to the Judeo-Christian ethic and holds that the knowledge of God is the beginning of wisdom; that the Bible is the infallible, inerrant word of God; that fellowship with God is the basis for true fellowship with one another; that each student is uniquely created by God and is endowed with particular talents. Therefore, the aim of our Christian School, functioning as an extension of the home, is to nurture each student in his or her development as a whole person: spiritually, mentally, physically and socially--providing the opportunity to educate for eternity.
Profile last updated: 09/15/2009

In the News:

Elyria/Elyria Township notebook: April 26, 2009 (The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram)
posted on April 26, 2009 at 05:41:01 am
Living Stations of the Cross After months of preparation and practice, the 12th annual Living Stations of the Cross concluded this year’s holy week with a performance directed by Dean Robinson. The show was a highlight at churches in the area, including Our Lady Queen of Peace in Grafton, which is shown in the picture. [...]
ACADEMIC NOTES (The Morning Journal)
posted on April 19, 2009 at 10:03:28 am
Lisa Kirk, daughter of Judy and Huey Kirk, Lorain, was named to the dean's list during the winter quarter at Ohio University, Athens. Kirk is pursuing a degree in Retail Merchandising and Business.
ROUNDUP: April 11, 2009 (The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram)
posted on April 11, 2009 at 07:34:48 am
Man gets probation for break-in ELYRIA — A Cleveland man was sentenced Friday to three years of probation for breaking into Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Mark Betleski’s temporary home two years ago. Robert Duffy, 44, also received probation in an unrelated case in which he pleaded guilty to breaking and entering, receiving stolen property [...]

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (44035)	School Zip (44035)	(OH) State Average
Population (Approximate)	65,557 people	11,353,002 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	20%	21%
Population Average Age	36 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$39,811	$43,643
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	48 years old	47 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	67% / 33%	66% / 34%