Calvin Christian School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Calvin Christian School, in cooperation with the home and church, is to teach the whole child from a Biblical worldview, founded in the Reformation, providing children from Christian families with an excellent education for a life of Christ-centered service. The Calvin Christian School Society annually elects candidates to serve on this board. The school board meets monthly, and each member serves on a variety of different strategic committees within the school. Calvin Christian School is well-named as it seeks to educate young people in this great tradition of Christ-centered, biblical education. This commitment comes from a tradition furthered by the great reformers who believed that Christians need to serve Christ with their minds as well as their hearts and hands....
School Overview:
Calvin Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) | Christian Schools International (CSI) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Calvinist | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1961 | ||
| County | San Diego County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 541 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 8% | 37% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 57 students | |||
| Kind - 36 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 38 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 39 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 47 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 44 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 46 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 25% | ||
| Average Class Size | 21 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 5 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| US History | Spanish | ||
| English | Calculus | ||
| Biology | |||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (dress code, not uniforms) |
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This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,800 | ||
| Tuition Notes | $6300 for K-5, $6,600 for 6-8, $7800 for 9-12 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 15% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | ||
| Head of School | Terry Kok | ||
| Admissions Director | Bill Stout | ||
School Notes:
- The mission of Calvin Christian School, in cooperation with the home and church, is to teach the whole child from a Biblical worldview, founded in the Reformation, providing children from Christian families with an excellent education for a life of Christ-centered service. The Calvin Christian School Society annually elects candidates to serve on this board. The school board meets monthly, and each member serves on a variety of different strategic committees within the school. Calvin Christian School is well-named as it seeks to educate young people in this great tradition of Christ-centered, biblical education. This commitment comes from a tradition furthered by the great reformers who believed that Christians need to serve Christ with their minds as well as their hearts and hands.
- Profile last updated: 07/13/2009
In the News:
- PREP FOOTBALL: Calvin blasts Borrego to secure Pacific League title (North County Times)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 09:02:46 am
ESCONDIDO ---- Joe Cavellier and Jake Bons each ran for twotouchdowns as the Calvin Christian School football team clinchedthe first outright league title in its brief history Friday with a42-6 victory over Borrego Springs. - PREP FOOTBALL: Calvin Christian rolls past San Diego Calvary Christian (North County Times)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 05:00:35 am
ESCONDIDO ---- A strong rushing attack and two special teams touchdowns pushed the Calvin Christian School football team to a 49-13 thrashing of Chula Vista Calvary Christian on Friday. - PREPS: Brouwer bunch is a fixture at Calvin Christian (North County Times)
posted on March 2, 2009 at 02:11:00 am
ESCONDIDO ---- No matter what the sport or season, Calvin Christian School can count on one thing: A player with the last name of Brouwer will be on the team. - ESCONDIDO: Hunt continues for 14-year-old Amber Dubois (North County Times)
posted on February 28, 2009 at 05:05:13 am
ESCONDIDO ---- For family and friends of missing teen Amber Dubois, a second torturous week has passed with no new information about the 14-year-old's disappearance.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (92026) | School Zip (92026) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 43,426 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 31% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $48,441 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 27 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (92026) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 62% / 38% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Calvin Christian School Of Escondido - 645 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Escondido Adventist Academy - 240 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Escondido Apostolic Christian Academy - 68 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- North County Baptist Academy - 29 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
- The Country School - 23 students - 5.8 mi. away - view location
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