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City Baptist Schools are part of the school system that is incorporated under the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana.
The school board is comprised of the Board of Deacons of the church and is elected by the church membership.
Dr. Jack Schaap is the Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Dave Douglass serves as the principal of City Baptist Schools.
The purpose for City Baptist Schools is to teach young people to live lives that are pleasing to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Whether through academic endeavors, athletics, social life, or working a "secular" job; our students are taught that everything is to be done as unto Christ.
Our rules are made to guide the students to discipline themselves and to help them know and do what would please the Saviour.
Our academics are designed to equip the student to pursue whatever endeavors God may have in mind for them.
Our athletics and social events are to help our students to learn to interrelate with each other in such a way that even in "having fun," Jesus can be pleased and glorified.
The City Baptist Schools are part of the First Baptist Church of Hammond and operate under the same doctrinal umbrella.
The fundamental doctrines of the historical Baptist faith are held and taught without apology.
Quick Stats (2024)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 253 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
City Baptist Schools are part of the school system that is
incorporated under the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana.
The school board is comprised of the Board of Deacons of the church
and is elected by the church membership. Dr. Jack Schaap is the
Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Dave Douglass serves as the
principal of City Baptist Schools. The purpose for City Baptist
Schools is to teach young people to live lives that are pleasing to
the Lord Jesus Christ. Whether through academic endeavors,
athletics, social life, or working a "secular" job; our students
are taught that everything is to be done as unto Christ. Our rules
are made to guide the students to discipline themselves and to help
them know and do what would please the Saviour. Our academics are
designed to equip the student to pursue whatever endeavors God may
have in mind for them. Our athletics and social events are to help
our students to learn to interrelate with each other in such a way
that even in "having fun," Jesus can be pleased and glorified. The
City Baptist Schools are part of the First Baptist Church of
Hammond and operate under the same doctrinal umbrella. The
fundamental doctrines of the historical Baptist faith are held and
taught without apology.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Stats (2024)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 253 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IN is $5,505 for elementary schools and $4,910 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
