Summit Christian School
School Notes Overview:
The purpose of Summit Christian School is to provide a traditional Christian education founded on the principle that Jesus Christ is our Savior and the source of all truth. We expand this principle and show students from six weeks of age to twelfth grade how this truth can be applied to all facets of life (as well as their education) and encourage them to receive Him as Lord. The purpose of Summit Christian School is to lead students to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior ; to assist parents to provide a Christian Education for their children spiritually, morally, physically, academically and socially to the highest degree of his/her capabilities under God; and to encourage children and parents to become rightly related to the ministry of a local Bible believing evangelical church. ...
School Overview:
Summit Christian School |
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Other school association(s) Other religious school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1972 | ||
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 699 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 38% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Nursery - 130 students | |||
| Pre-K - 46 students | |||
| Kind - 34 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 39 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 38 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 46 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 58 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 43 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 25 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 3 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (uniform) |
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This School |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,500 | ||
| Tuition Notes | This is an estimate. All tuition rates are listed on the website. | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | ||
| Head of School | Mr. Sam Skelton, Headmaster | ||
| Admissions Director | Teresa Trindade | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 12 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Flag Football | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Weightlifting | ||
School Notes:
- The purpose of Summit Christian School is to provide a traditional Christian education founded on the principle that Jesus Christ is our Savior and the source of all truth. We expand this principle and show students from six weeks of age to twelfth grade how this truth can be applied to all facets of life (as well as their education) and encourage them to receive Him as Lord. The purpose of Summit Christian School is to lead students to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior ; to assist parents to provide a Christian Education for their children spiritually, morally, physically, academically and socially to the highest degree of his/her capabilities under God; and to encourage children and parents to become rightly related to the ministry of a local Bible believing evangelical church.
- Profile last updated: 03/16/2009
In the News:
- Longtime Christian School in foreclosure (WPTV West Palm Beach)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 03:54:58 am
Faculty says its not giving up hope just yet. - North Palm Beach County sports schedule: October 21 (The Jupiter Courier)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 12:21:24 pm
Posted October 20, 2009 at 1 a.m. AUTO RACING: Quarter-mile test and tune, Palm Beach International Raceway, gates open 5 p.m. BOWLING: At Jupiter Lanes — Cardinal Newman High at Dwyer High, Inlet Grove High at Jupiter High, Palm Beach Gardens High at Benjamin School, 3:30 p.m. - Alleged sex offender can't find place to live; plea deal delayed (The Palm Beach Post)
posted on March 4, 2009 at 04:47:09 pm
Chad Stoffel, a former Summit Christian school teacher who admitted to having sex with minors, was set today to plead guilty in the criminal case against him. But the deal was again delayed by his inability to find a place to live as a sex offender. - Two teenage boys suspected in burglaries west of West Palm Beach (Sun-Sentinel)
posted on February 27, 2009 at 08:34:21 am
Two boys, ages 14 and 15, broke into two homes west of West Palm Beach, stole jewelry, electronic equipment and food, and caused a ruckus Thursday afternoon when they fled from deputies, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33415) | School Zip (33415) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 39,584 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 19% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $33,216 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.3 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 29 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 69% / 31% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- West Palm Beach Jr Academy - 57 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Greenacres Christian Academy - 121 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Atlantis Academy, Palm Beaches - 169 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Palm Beach County Independent - 17 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
- The Elles School - 29 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
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