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Fairhaven Christian School

689 Fairhavenuen Dr, Charleston, WV, 25306-0253 -

School Notes Overview:

Fair Haven Christian School, a ministry of Fair Haven Baptist Church, has been in operation since 1975 offering grades K-3 through 12th. The school is supported entirely by tuition, contributions and fundraising. The atmosphere of Fair Haven offers a wonderful tool to aid families in the proper rearing of children. In the early years, reading skills are considered our primary concern. By the end of the first grade our students are reading quite well. As they grow, a major emphasis is placed on keeping them focused with a God Consciousness along with their academic courses. The primary objectives of the school include providing families with an alternative, Christ centered "Christian" education; providing basic skills instruction; providing character training; teaching young people to love and respect these United States; and challenging every student, and their families, to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, and to become active in their local church....

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School Overview:

	Fairhaven Christian School
Religious Affiliation	Baptist
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Kanawha County, WV
Student Body
Total Students	163 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WV) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	5%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 32 students
	Kind - 20 students
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 15 students
	Grade 3 - 11 students
	Grade 4 - 11 students
	Grade 5 - 7 students
	Grade 6 - 10 students
	Grade 7 - 3 students
	Grade 8 - 8 students
	Grade 9 - 8 students
	Grade 10 - 7 students
	Grade 11 - 12 students
	Grade 12 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	14 teachers
	This School	(WV) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Fair Haven Christian School, a ministry of Fair Haven Baptist Church, has been in operation since 1975 offering grades K-3 through 12th. The school is supported entirely by tuition, contributions and fundraising. The atmosphere of Fair Haven offers a wonderful tool to aid families in the proper rearing of children. In the early years, reading skills are considered our primary concern. By the end of the first grade our students are reading quite well. As they grow, a major emphasis is placed on keeping them focused with a God Consciousness along with their academic courses. The primary objectives of the school include providing families with an alternative, Christ centered "Christian" education; providing basic skills instruction; providing character training; teaching young people to love and respect these United States; and challenging every student, and their families, to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, and to become active in their local church.
Profile last updated: 01/24/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (25306)	School Zip (25306)	(WV) State Average
Population (Approximate)	7,470 people	1,806,740 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	11%	14%
Population Average Age	40 years old	39 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.1 persons
Median Household Income	$27,859	$30,629
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	46 years old	47 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	75% / 25%	68% / 32%