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Gardena Valley Christian School is a K-8th grade, private school, in its forty-third year of dedicated service, providing a superior Christian education to the children of southern California’s South Bay. Our mission is to prepare young people to be responsible, moral, problem-solving, Christian citizens effecting positive and innovative changes for tomorrow’s world. To accomplish this goal, we provide a foundation for the development of the whole child – mentally, physically, and spiritually. A superior academic program emphasizes the fundamentals of God’s Word integrated through communication skills, mathematics, science, and history. Fine arts, computer, athletics, and other activities supplement the traditional subjects and help students discover their gifts and talents.
School Overview:
Gardena Valley Christian School
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| School Membership(s) | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Assembly of God | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1965 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 320 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 69% (CA School Avg.: 38%) |
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| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 40 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 39 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 41 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 21 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 35% | |
| Average Class Size | 19 students | |
| Average SAT score | 69 | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Elderwear navy pants and solid color polo shirt) |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 (National school avg.: 1:13) |
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| School Days in Calendar Year | 178 days (CA School Avg.: 180 days) |
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| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours (CA School Avg.: 6 hours) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,900 | |
| Tuition Notes | $370 registration fee; tuition may be made in 10 monthly payments. Enrollment packets are available in the school office. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 5% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 | |
| Head of School | Judy Pickens | |
| Admissions Director | Kim Strauss | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Cheering | |
| Dance | Football | |
| Gymnastics | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 4 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| choir, drama, | piano, dance, tennis, gymnastics (K-2nd grades), chess club, 6th grade girls' friendship club, student council | |
| speech meet, spelling bee, math olympics, community outreach projects, Washington, DC trip, Oceanography trip, Sacramento trip, science camp | swimming | |
School Notes:
- Gardena Valley christian School provides
- computer instruction
- supervised computer labs for research
- library with full-time librarian
- hot lunch and breakfast served
- before and after school day care
- music instruction for all students
- cultural diversity celebration
- Profile last updated: 01/20/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (90248) | School Zip (90248)
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(CA) State Average
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| Population (Approximate) | 9,944 people | 167,477,626 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 27% | 32% |
| Median Household Income | $43,125 | $51,429 |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (90248) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 70% / 30% | 55% / 45% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Suika Pre School - 120 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Gardena Christian Academy - 8 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- North Torrance Preschool - 75 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Gardena Academy - 19 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- St. Anthony's Day Nursery - 79 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
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