Independence Christian School vs. Eastside Christian Schools
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School Overview
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Overview
Independence Christian School is a private, non-profit, preschool through 8th grade Christian school.
Preschool starts at 18 months old The school offers Christ-centered education.
We believe that character should be taught in school and modeled by the staff.
We believe that God created every individual with unique talents and abilities.
Our students find meaning and purpose in life by discovering what they can do to please God.
They learn academics to better understand the world that God created. Without God the world doesn't make sense.
Independence Christian School offers an education that makes sense.
At Eastside we believe that God has endowed each student with a unique set of passions, gifts and abilities according to his design for their lives.
It is our goal to see to it that each student receives an exceptional education that allows them to discover where their true talents lie.
In addition to the core subjects of English, math, social science and science we provide each student with the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of quality subjects, allowing each student to discover what gives them the most joy and fulfillment.
At Eastside you will find an award winning music and vocal program, championship winning sports teams, art classes, computer classes, a highly esteemed history program, advanced placement classes, theatrical productions, college preparatory classes, physical education, entrepreneurship, business classes, ministry opportunities and that's just to name a few.
Grades Offered
NS-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Processing Problems, ADD, ADHD, Mild Autism
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Year Founded
1975
1976
Students Body
Total Students
206 students
403 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
30
-
Pre-K Students
36
185
Kindergarten Students
20
19
Grade 1 Students
27
15
Grade 2 Students
10
12
Grade 3 Students
21
22
Grade 4 Students
16
18
Grade 5 Students
16
13
Grade 6 Students
19
12
Grade 7 Students
6
22
Grade 8 Students
5
15
Grade 9 Students
-
16
Grade 10 Students
-
13
Grade 11 Students
-
23
Grade 12 Students
-
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
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Average Class Size
18
20
Number of AP Classes
9
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:23
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniforms are worn daily)
(Uniforms are worn daily)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,250
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Tuition Notes
Paid in 10 monthly installments
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% on Financial Aid
30%
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
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Acceptance Rate
95%
95%
Admissions Director
Erin Compos
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Admissions Associate
Julia Gomez
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Competitions, Acting, Band, Computer Training, Daily Hot Lunches, Frequent Field Trips, League Sports, Library, Parent-Teacher Organization, Piano, Vocal Ensembles
Associated Student Body (ASB), Book Club, Chapel Committee, International Club, National Honors Society (NHS), Praise Band, Prayer Team, Robotics, Video Game Club