North Idaho Christian School
Tel:
(208) 772-7546
North Idaho Christian School exists to challenge and inspire individuals to impact the world by growing in Christ-like character through academic excellence rooted in Biblical truth.
For over 30 years NICS disciples students in grades one through twelve.
There are 200 students enrolled, served by a staff of over 30 born-again Christians who love their Lord and the children they serve.
NICS is a non-denominational school drawing its students from over 30 local churches.
Our primary mission is to train up Christian leaders, young people of integrity, who will serve God and man in whatever setting God places them as young adults.
NICS offers its students daily Bible class, weekly chapels, spiritual retreats, and ministry-oriented community service.
Our Christian teachers and staff members are the students "living curriculum", setting a Christ-like example for the students with humility and dependency on the Lord for daily success in life.
North Idaho Christian School partners with parents to create a Biblically-centered learning environment. We endeavor to inspire and empower students by providing challenging academic instruction, critical thinking, and lifelong learning skills, with opportunities for servant leadership--all within the context of Biblical truth.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 1-12
- Students: 203 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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North Idaho Christian School places among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia/Language-based/Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 203 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 13% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
| Average Class Size | 23 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 5 courses |
| Advanced Courses | Dual Enrollment, IDLA |
| Average SAT score | 1210 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Tan, black, or navy chino style pants, polos; girls may also wear skirts or dresses) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Families pay between $2057 and $5114 for a full year of tuition. |
| % on Financial Aid | 15% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Paulette O'Neal |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Coding Club, Lego League Arts and Music Programs: Music |
School Notes
- North Idaho Christian School offers a fully accredited, Christ-centered curriculum (grades 1-12) within a small class size environment. Our loving faculty and staff partner with families to empower disciples of Jesus Christ.
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