Northwest Christian School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Northwest Christian School is to model the teachings of Jesus Christ and nurture young people as they develop a personal, saving relationship with Him. Therefore, NCS commits itself to emulate Christ, our Redeemer now and our Savior to come; excel in guidance towards true knowledge, integrity and service; educate students to pursue excellence in discovery, understanding and application of all learning. Christian education is based on the belief that each student is unique and valuable and needs development as a whole person. Students are educated to accept service as a way of life, to be sensitive to the needs of people at home and within society, and to become active members in the Body of Christ. Faculty members are committed to keeping Jesus first in their lives and modeling the Christian life-style....
School Overview:
Northwest Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) | General Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh-Day Adventist | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1955 | |
| County | Pierce County, WA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 124 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 19% | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 26 students | ||
| Kind - 17 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 10 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 18 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Khaki/navy pants &collared shirt) |
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This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * 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 | Marshall Merklin | |
School Notes:
- The mission of Northwest Christian School is to model the teachings of Jesus Christ and nurture young people as they develop a personal, saving relationship with Him. Therefore, NCS commits itself to emulate Christ, our Redeemer now and our Savior to come; excel in guidance towards true knowledge, integrity and service; educate students to pursue excellence in discovery, understanding and application of all learning. Christian education is based on the belief that each student is unique and valuable and needs development as a whole person. Students are educated to accept service as a way of life, to be sensitive to the needs of people at home and within society, and to become active members in the Body of Christ. Faculty members are committed to keeping Jesus first in their lives and modeling the Christian life-style.
- Profile last updated: 09/02/2009
In the News:
- Students' gift stolen (Tacoma News Tribune)
posted on May 22, 2009 at 03:22:05 pm
Burglars stole a gift that students at Northwest Christian School in Puyallup were hoping to leave as their legacy. - PIERCE COUNTY: Burglars thwart students’ class gift (Tacoma News Tribune)
posted on April 22, 2009 at 07:28:03 am
Burglars stole a gift that students at Northwest Christian School in Puyallup were hoping to leave a - Burglars steal class gift to Northwest Christian School in Puyallup (Tacoma News Tribune)
posted on April 21, 2009 at 01:39:13 pm
Burglars stole the gift students at Northwest Christian School in Puyallup were hoping to leave as t - Burglars Steal Class Gift To Puyallup School (KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma)
posted on April 21, 2009 at 01:15:59 am
Burglars stole the gift students at Northwest Christian School in Puyallup were hoping to leave as their legacy.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (98372) | School Zip (98372) |
(WA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 20,928 people | 5,855,424 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 29% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $47,927 | $49,081 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 34 years old | 38 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 63% / 37% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- My Small-sized Friends' Ele Academy - 69 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Stepping Stones Montessori School - 80 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Cascade Christian Puyallup - 419 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- All Saints Catholic School - 462 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Shiloh Montessori School - 23 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
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