Open Door Christian School
8287 West Ridge Road, Elyria, OH, 44035-0440 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (440)322-6386
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Open Door Christian School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1976
County Lorain County, OH
Student Body
Total Students 526 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( OH ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 9% 16%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 62 students
Kind - 43 students
Grade 1 - 24 students
Grade 2 - 34 students
Grade 3 - 40 students
Grade 4 - 32 students
Grade 5 - 44 students
Grade 6 - 37 students
Grade 7 - 52 students
Grade 8 - 43 students
Grade 9 - 53 students
Grade 10 - 58 students
Grade 11 - 38 students
Grade 12 - 33 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 34 teachers
Number of AP Courses 3
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
This School ( OH ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 1:10
*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%
Headmaster Walter Sheffield
Admissions Director Bronwyn Tucker
Admissions Associate Amy Friedenstab
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 12

Sports
BaseballBasketball
BowlingCheering
Cross CountryGolf
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
Volley BallWrestling
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 31

Extracurriculars
8th Grade TripAcademic Challenge Team
Art FairsChess Club
Choir and ChorusConcert Band
Educational International TravelElementary Bands
Elementary-High Schools plays and musicalsGirl and Boy Scouts
Great DebateHandbells
Honors CoursesJazz Band
Junior Statesman ClubKey Club
Marching BandMath Olympics
National Honor SocietyPeer Encouragement Program
Physics Project ContestsSchool Newspaper
Science FairsSenior Class Trip
Spanish ClubSpeech Meets
Student CouncilStudent Council
Top Ten of the Class BanquetYearbook
Young Authors 
 
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: 04/08/2008
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 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 47 years old 47 years old
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Zipcode (44035)



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% Owning / % Renting 67% / 33% 66% / 34%
 
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1. First Baptist Christian School - 154 students - view location
2. Christian Community School - 260 students - view location
3. Lake Ridge Academy - 413 students - view location
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