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Heritage Christian School

5412 67th Avenue W, Tacoma, WA, 98467-0984 -

School Notes Overview:

Heritage is a dynamic school where your child will find a both spiritual faithfulness and academic rigor. Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered, comprehensive, academically excellent education for students K-8. Daily instruction is given so students may become responsible citizens, be know the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior, and live according to Biblical truths. Heritage Christian School supports families by providing a Christ-centered, comprehensive, academically excellent education for children. Daily instruction is given so students may become responsible citizens, be led to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, and live according to Biblical truths. A philosophy of Christian education is built upon certain presuppositions. God is recognized and acknowledged as the author of all truth, as the Creator and Sovereign interpreter of every fact. Man, as a creature made in the image of God, is responsible to think according to the pattern God has established in His Word. As a result of sin, man lost the ability to do this. Christian education seeks to restore people to a vital relationship with God, and to bring every thought captive to Jesus Christ. ...

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School Overview:

	Heritage Christian School
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Presbyterian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1971
County	Pierce County, WA
Student Body
Total Students	183 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	26%	21%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 23 students
	Grade 1 - 22 students
	Grade 2 - 24 students
	Grade 3 - 21 students
	Grade 4 - 24 students
	Grade 5 - 19 students
	Grade 6 - 15 students
	Grade 7 - 19 students
	Grade 8 - 16 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
Average Class Size	20
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* 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
Head of School	Glenn Fisher
Sport
Total Sports Offered	4
	Sports
	Basketball	Soccer
	Track and Field	Volley Ball

School Notes:

Heritage is a dynamic school where your child will find a both spiritual faithfulness and academic rigor. Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered, comprehensive, academically excellent education for students K-8. Daily instruction is given so students may become responsible citizens, be know the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior, and live according to Biblical truths. Heritage Christian School supports families by providing a Christ-centered, comprehensive, academically excellent education for children. Daily instruction is given so students may become responsible citizens, be led to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, and live according to Biblical truths. A philosophy of Christian education is built upon certain presuppositions. God is recognized and acknowledged as the author of all truth, as the Creator and Sovereign interpreter of every fact. Man, as a creature made in the image of God, is responsible to think according to the pattern God has established in His Word. As a result of sin, man lost the ability to do this. Christian education seeks to restore people to a vital relationship with God, and to bring every thought captive to Jesus Christ.
Profile last updated: 01/12/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (98467)	School Zip (98467)	(WA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	15,165 people	5,855,424 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	43%	29%
Population Average Age	33 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$48,829	$49,081
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	27 years old	38 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	56% / 44%	62% / 38%