Calvin Christian School
Tel:
(760) 489-6430
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 541 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,800
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Calvin Christian School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Christian Schools International (CSI) |
| Religious Affiliation | Calvinist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1961 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 541 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 25% |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 5 courses |
| Advanced Courses | Biology, Calculus, English, Spanish, US History |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (dress code, not uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,800 |
| Tuition Notes | 3-day & 5-day Kindergarten Available Tuition: $6,879 for K-5, $7,225 for 6-8, $8,515 for 9-12 |
| % on Financial Aid | 15% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Cindi Glossop |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
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.
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