Grace Lutheran Christian Academy vs. Desert Christian Schools
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School Overview
School

Top Rankings
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Overview
Grace Lutheran School is preparing children in a Christ-centered education for today, tomorrow, and eternity.
The majority of our eighth-grade students matriculate into private high schools or the honors programs in our local public high schools. Many students are accepted into the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
We believe that young children learn, in Preschool, at their own pace through play in a safe, respectful environment. As children learn about the world God created, they also learn to respect themselves and others. They learn social interaction and development, which means the children, start to become respectful citizens at an early age.
Grace Lutheran offers before and after-school child care for our students.
A unique model: Students are grouped in 'families', with all Math and English Language Arts taught to the grade level. Grading is standards-based.
Desert Christian Schools provides a Christian education experience for children, youth and adults in the Antelope Valley.
Physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual needs are met through a variety of learning opportunities.
As a result of our ministry, individuals will develop a God-centered world view with the ability to apply biblical principles to everday decisions.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Diagnosed Learning Differences
Year Founded
1958
1977
Students Body
Total Students
71 students
1328 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
37%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
3
191
Pre-K Students
6
398
Kindergarten Students
5
112
Grade 1 Students
6
63
Grade 2 Students
12
55
Grade 3 Students
5
41
Grade 4 Students
6
51
Grade 5 Students
6
63
Grade 6 Students
11
51
Grade 7 Students
7
73
Grade 8 Students
4
75
Grade 9 Students
-
47
Grade 10 Students
-
35
Grade 11 Students
-
29
Grade 12 Students
-
44
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
34 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
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Average Class Size
12
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Number of AP Classes
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8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:39
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki pants and polo shirts)
(Khaki pants and polo shirts)
Casual
(DCS Polo Shirt)
(DCS Polo Shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,500
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Tuition Notes
payable over 10 months; multiple children in a family receive a reduced rate
Varies with each program
% on Financial Aid
10%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Karen Markin
Mrs. Diana Andre
Admissions Associate
School Administrative Assistan
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Intramural sports, Lego League
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