Bakersfield Christian High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 680 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,550
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

Bakersfield Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bakersfield Christian High School
9	186
10	159
11	191
12	144

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1979

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

Campus Size

47 acres

School Motto

Honoring God + Helping Students Soar

Student Body

Total Students

680 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

26 students

Average SAT score

1250

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Modest

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Art HistoryAP BIOLOGY

AP CALCULUS ABAP CALCULUS BC

AP CHEMISTRYAP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITIONAP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

AP European HistoryAP GOVERNMENT

AP MICROECONOMICSAP PHYSICS 1

AP PrecalculusAP STATISTICS

AP STUDIO ART: DRAWINGAP U.S. HISTORY

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,550

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Tuition Notes

Other fees listed on BCHS website under Admissions

Summer Program Cost

$450

Summer Program Cost Notes

Price is per semester per class

% on Financial Aid

35%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,200

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Alice Abril

Admissions Associate

Minerva Lugo

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$20 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DivingE-sports

Flag FootballFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWater Polo

WeightliftingWrestling

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Colors

Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Eagle

School Notes

To offer our community a non-denominational "school of excellence" providing a Biblically based education.
The educational experience at BCHS will seek to develop each student's mind, body and spirit to his/her fullest potential through challenging course work, state of the art technology, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and spiritual training by a select group of Christian teachers and coaches.
Students who attend BCHS will be encouraged to become successful Christ-centered citizens through the study and application of God's Word.

To offer our community a non-denominational "school of excellence" providing a Biblically based education. The educational experience at BCHS will seek to develop each student's mind, body and spirit to his/her fullest potential through challenging course work, state of the art technology, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and spiritual training by a select group of Christian teachers and coaches. Students who attend BCHS will be encouraged to become successful Christ-centered citizens through the study and application of God's Word.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Derek Carr - Professional Football Player

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bakersfield Christian High School cost?

Bakersfield Christian High School's tuition is approximately $15,550 for private students and $450 for summer students.

What schools are Bakersfield Christian High School often compared to?

Bakersfield Christian High School is often viewed alongside schools like Garces Memorial High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Bakersfield Christian High School?

The acceptance rate of Bakersfield Christian High School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

Who are famous alumni from Bakersfield Christian High School?

Bakersfield Christian High School famous alumni include: Derek Carr.

Does Bakersfield Christian High School offer a summer program?

Yes, Bakersfield Christian High School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Bakersfield Christian High School offer?

Bakersfield Christian High School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Bakersfield Christian High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Bakersfield Christian High School's ranking?

Bakersfield Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Bakersfield Christian High School?

The application deadline for Bakersfield Christian High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Bakersfield Christian High School located?

Bakersfield Christian High School is located in the Villages of Brimhall And Brimhall Classics neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.

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