Valley Christian Academy

2970 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA, 93455-0934
Valley Christian Academy seeks to embrace a philosophy of education which is firmly based upon principles derived from God's Word. There are several principles in particular which have shaped the development of our school. These are not exhaustive, but they are foundational. The mission of Valley Christian Academy, as a ministry of Baptist Church, is to provide Christ-centered education for pre-school through twelfth grade students. This will be accomplished by helping to ensure that each student has a personal relationship with Christ, educating the students through a superior academic and extracurricular program, strengthening the family each child represents, and helping each students realize God's purpose in his life and his place in God's church.

School Overview:

Valley Christian Academy
School Membership(s) American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia, Language-based, Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1967
Student Body
Total Students 440 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 51% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 16:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 30%
Average Class Size 20 students
Number of AP Courses 5 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP US History AP Government
AP English Literature AP English Language
AP Calculus
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Girls-dresses or skirts, Boys-long pants, collared shirt, short hair)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $3,310
Tuition Notes $3,310/year Elementary $4,210/year Junior High $4,380/year High School
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Mr. Mason
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Football Softball
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
CSF Church Activities
Community Outreach Red Cross Club
Student Council

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Nearby Schools:

Valley Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Pacific Christian School
Gr. K-9 | 0.9 mi. away
Lighthouse Baptist School
Gr. 1-10 | 1.7 mi. away
St Joseph High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.9 mi. away
Children's House Montessori School
Gr. PK-K | 2.2 mi. away
St Mary Of Assumption School
Gr. PK-8 | 3 mi. away

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