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Tree Of Life Christian Schools

935 Northridge Rd., Columbus, OH, 43224-0432 -

School Notes Overview:

Tree Of Life Christian School purpose is to assist parents and the Church in educating and nurturing young lives in Christ. From an initial student body of 47 students in Pre-school through grade 3, the school has grown in number and in its understanding of what makes education Christian. From the first enrollments in 1978, through a pioneer class that blazed the high school path, to the hundreds of families still investing in their children's educations, God has faithfully led students to Tree of Life. Their role in the Tree of Life story is crucial to its existence. In addition, God has faithfully opened His storehouse as faculty and staff have been hired. Jayne Marrah, Tree of Life's first Administrator, began her 18 year career with the school along with 4 other faculty in 1978. Today over 80 people serve God in ministry at the school. Each one has played an important part as the story has unfolded. A Christian Philosophy of Education calls for an educational process that puts the Bible at the center and asks the student to evaluate all he/she studies through the lens of God's Word. Because God is Truth, He brings a unity of truth to all of his creation. No subject can be taught in its totality if the Creator is ignored or denied....

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School Overview:

	Tree Of Life Christian Schools
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1978
County	Franklin County, OH
Student Body
Total Students	673 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
% Students of Color	18%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 55 students
	Kind - 35 students
	Grade 1 - 35 students
	Grade 2 - 39 students
	Grade 3 - 48 students
	Grade 4 - 37 students
	Grade 5 - 37 students
	Grade 6 - 61 students
	Grade 7 - 54 students
	Grade 8 - 65 students
	Grade 9 - 53 students
	Grade 10 - 72 students
	Grade 11 - 43 students
	Grade 12 - 39 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	63 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	33%
Average Class Size	20
Number of AP Courses	5
	Advanced Courses
	AP Government	AP European History
	AP English Literature	AP Chemistry
	AP Calculus
Average ACT score	24
Classroom dress code	Formal (Uniform)
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* 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
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Sport
Total Sports Offered	10
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Cross Country
	Golf	Soccer
	Softball	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	8
	Extracurriculars
	Computer Club	In The Know
	National Honor Society	School Musicals and Plays
	Ski Club	Spanish Club
	Study Buddies - to inner-city children	Travel Club

School Notes:

Tree Of Life Christian School purpose is to assist parents and the Church in educating and nurturing young lives in Christ. From an initial student body of 47 students in Pre-school through grade 3, the school has grown in number and in its understanding of what makes education Christian. From the first enrollments in 1978, through a pioneer class that blazed the high school path, to the hundreds of families still investing in their children's educations, God has faithfully led students to Tree of Life. Their role in the Tree of Life story is crucial to its existence. In addition, God has faithfully opened His storehouse as faculty and staff have been hired. Jayne Marrah, Tree of Life's first Administrator, began her 18 year career with the school along with 4 other faculty in 1978. Today over 80 people serve God in ministry at the school. Each one has played an important part as the story has unfolded. A Christian Philosophy of Education calls for an educational process that puts the Bible at the center and asks the student to evaluate all he/she studies through the lens of God's Word. Because God is Truth, He brings a unity of truth to all of his creation. No subject can be taught in its totality if the Creator is ignored or denied.
Profile last updated: 09/08/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (43224)	School Zip (43224)	(OH) State Average
Population (Approximate)	40,983 people	11,353,002 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	19%	21%
Population Average Age	33 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$31,548	$43,643
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	47 years old	47 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	55% / 45%	66% / 34%