Roanoke Valley Christian School
School Notes Overview:
Roanoke Valley Christian Schools is a private, coeducational, Christian school for students in K3 (pre-kindergarten) through Grade 12. RVCS was founded in 1973, and currently has 969 graduates. The thrust is basically discipleship in nature, and our mission is to serve as partners with Christian parents as they obey the command of God to train their children in truth. RVCS is dedicated to the development of Christian academic standards in its students. The curriculum is challenging and college preparatory in nature. The average student at RVCS scored higher than 85% of all students taking the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills battery during the most recent testing. The majority of our graduates enter college. A variety of textbooks are in use, both from secular and Christian publishing companies. All educational objectives are infused with God's Word. A minimum of 24 credits is required in grades 9-12 for graduation. This exceeds the requirements of most area schools. Teachers are qualified college graduates, committed to the goals of Christian education, and all of our full-time teachers are certified by the Association of Christian Schools International. ...
School Overview:
Roanoke Valley Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Roanoke County, VA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 350 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 6% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 23 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 21 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 33 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 181 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Roanoke Valley Christian Schools is a private, coeducational, Christian school for students in K3 (pre-kindergarten) through Grade 12. RVCS was founded in 1973, and currently has 969 graduates. The thrust is basically discipleship in nature, and our mission is to serve as partners with Christian parents as they obey the command of God to train their children in truth. RVCS is dedicated to the development of Christian academic standards in its students. The curriculum is challenging and college preparatory in nature. The average student at RVCS scored higher than 85% of all students taking the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills battery during the most recent testing. The majority of our graduates enter college. A variety of textbooks are in use, both from secular and Christian publishing companies. All educational objectives are infused with God's Word. A minimum of 24 credits is required in grades 9-12 for graduation. This exceeds the requirements of most area schools. Teachers are qualified college graduates, committed to the goals of Christian education, and all of our full-time teachers are certified by the Association of Christian Schools International.
- Profile last updated: 03/04/2009
In the News:
- Carlisle beats RVC, 10-8 (Martinsville Bulletin)
posted on May 1, 2009 at 09:44:46 am
Carlisle’s softball team downed Roanoke Valley Christian School 10-8 Thursday at Carlisle. “It was more of a moral, confidence win than anything, and it was huge for us as a team,” said Carlisle head coach Jerry Adkins. - H.S. Girls' Soccer (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on March 27, 2009 at 06:55:03 am
Stuart Hall and Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy battled to a 3-3 tie on Thursday in a girls' soccer match. - H.S. Boys' Basketball (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on February 28, 2009 at 07:54:35 am
BRIDGEWATER — Spotswood advanced to the championship game of the Region III, Division 4 boys' basketball tournament on Friday night, defeating Broadway 65-51 in the regional semifinal at Turner Ashby High School. - H.S. Girls' Basketball (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on February 28, 2009 at 07:54:25 am
STANARDSVILLE — Stuart Hall dropped a 46-37 basketball game to Roanoke Valley Christian School on Friday night at United Christian Academy, but still moves to the state VACA girls' tournament as the top four finishers in the VACA North Region advance.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (24019) | School Zip (24019) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,560 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 32% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $49,801 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.4 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 34 years old | 34 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (24019) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 83% / 17% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Minnick Education Center - 58 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Community School - 140 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Roanoke Catholic School - 571 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
- Vinton Day Nursery And Vinton Christian Academy - 55 students - 7.1 mi. away - view location
- Gus Mitchell School - 16 students - 7.2 mi. away - view location
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