Shannon Forest Christian School

829 Garlington Road, Greenville, SC, 29615-0296
Tel: (864)678-5107
Grades: PK - 12 | 455 students
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The purpose of Shannon Forest Christian School is to support the Christian home and church by providing quality education from a Biblical perspective in order to equip and challenge students to influence culture and society for Jesus Christ. At Shannon Forest Christian School, our commitment to excellence is exceeded only by our commitment to Jesus Christ. We seek to enroll students who will flourish in a Christian environment that challenges them spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. Our goal is to maximize each child's God-given potential.

School Overview:
Shannon Forest Christian School
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1968
Student Body
Total Students 455 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 7% (SC School Avg.: 17%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 53%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus
Computer English Language
English Literature European History
U.S. History
Average SAT score 1781
Average ACT score 24
Classroom dress code Casual
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Lynn Pittman
Admissions Associate Susan Bursley
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 14 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Concert Choir Fine Arts
Global Mission Trips Intramurals
Journalism Key Club
Math Team National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society Robotics Club
Service Learning Student Government
Tri-M Music Honor Society Yearbook

School Notes:

  • The purpose of Shannon Forest Christian School is to support the Christian home and church by providing quality education from a Biblical perspective in order to equip and challenge students to influence culture and society for Jesus Christ. At Shannon Forest Christian School, our commitment to excellence is exceeded only by our commitment to Jesus Christ. We seek to enroll students who will flourish in a Christian environment that challenges them spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. Our goal is to maximize each child's God-given potential.
  • Founded in 1968, Shannon Forest Christian School is a fully accredited college preparatory program located on a spacious 50-acre campus in the heart of Greenville's Eastside community. We provide quality education from a Biblical worldview to our students from Pre-Kindergarten through Twelfth grade. SFCS does not discriminate based upon race, color, national or ethnic origins or religious preference.
  • Shannon Forest Christian School Goals: Develop intellectual gifts; Foster moral growth; Promote creative talents.
  • "Nurture Potential. Reap Success."

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