Bethany Christian School
School Notes Overview:
Enrolling your student at Bethany Christian School is more than positioning him or her for academic success: It is establishing them in a community where the love and grace of Christ is taught and experienced. Our professional, certified teachers and caring staff partner with parents and guardians to work toward their children's spiritual, academic, emotional and social successes. BCS is an interdemoninational elementary and middle school, serving Christian families in the East Valley since 1995. Over 70 churches are repesented in our student body. We have received accreditation through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) to ensure the finest quality in every aspect of its ministry....
School Overview:
Bethany Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1995 | |
| County | Maricopa County, AZ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 285 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(AZ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 23% | 27% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 39 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 39 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 28 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 15% | |
| Average Class Size | 24 | |
This School |
(AZ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:18 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 181 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,550 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 5% | |
| Head of School | Jeanine Simpkins | |
School Notes:
- Christian Discipleship: Bethany Christian School believes God has a plan for every child and, therefore, strives to disciple children in the way of God's Word. At Bethany, Bible education, prayer, and living out Biblical teachings in all aspects of life are seen as paramount.
- Academic Excellence: Bethany Christian School believes that education opens the doors of opportunity. Accordingly, BCS offers a well-rounded, exceptional educational program with opportunities for students to explore the arts, sports, and technology.
- School Community: Bethany Christian School believes that grace is experienced through Christian community. BCS provides opportunities for staff, students, and parents to build relationships with one another and use their gifts as members of the body of Christ.
- Mission Statement: Bethany Christian School is committed to providing an excellent, Christ-centered, child-focused academic program and to discipling students to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. More than an educational institution, BCS is a school community where students, parents, faculty, and staff enjoy the grace of Christian fellowship.
- Additional Programs: As a convenience to parents and students, Bethany offers the following services: extended Care (before & after school); hot lunch program; tuition reduction opportunities; extracurricular activities such as sports, chess club, karate, and more!
- Profile last updated: 06/08/2007
In the News:
- Tuition aid not just to needy (12 News Phoenix)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 01:54:35 pm
Arizona lawmakers created tuition tax-credit laws with the intent of helping low-income students attend private schools. The largest organizations that provide tax-credit scholarships to students say much of the money is targeted at the needy. - Tuition aid not just to needy (The Arizona Republic)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 08:31:29 am
Many scholarships under the state's tuition tax-credit law go to those from high-income homes. - Wet, wild River Rally weekend set for Tempe Town Lake (The Arizona Republic)
posted on April 16, 2009 at 07:10:03 pm
Meg Webster will not miss the boat this year.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (85283) | School Zip (85283) |
(AZ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 43,999 people | 5,130,874 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 45% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 31 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $51,208 | $44,677 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 5.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 28 years old | 29 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 59% / 41% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Bethany Learning Center - 240 students - view location
- Mesa Montessori - 40 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Academic Behavioral Alternatives - n/a - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- St. Timothy Catholic Preschool - 90 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- St Timothy Preschool And Kindergarten - 85 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
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