South Christian High School

160 68th Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
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  • South Christian High School will provide a Christ-centered education, equipping students to serve God to their greatest potential.
  • It is a place where Christian values and principles are incorporated with rigorous academic study and extracurricular challenges to prepare students to be competent and contributing members of society.
  • South Christian High School will offer an excellent academic program, rooted in Biblical beliefs and values. Within the framework of academic study and extra-curricular activities, SCHS will challenge students to know Biblical foundations, to demonstrate Christian values through a life of service and holy living, and to experience a personal relationship with Christ.
  • SCHS will encourage students to reach their full potential by providing opportunities for them to develop as whole persons, maintaining a healthy physical, social, and emotional sense.

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc. Christian Schools International (CSI)
Religious Affiliation Christian
Grades Offered Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1954

Student Body

Total Students 610 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade South Christian High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
Average Class Size 24 students
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
Advanced Courses Advanced Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP US Government, AP US History, AP World History
Average ACT score 24
Classroom Dress Code Casual
(Specific dress code guidelines are available in our Student Handbook.)

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,300
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,000
Admissions Associate Dana Veldhouse

Sports

Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Bowling, Cheering,
Cross Country, Equestrian,
Football, Golf,
Lacrosse, Soccer,
Softball, Swimming,
Tennis, Track and Field,
Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. 19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. BCTV, Connections, Dramatics, El Sur Spanish Club, Homecoming Committee, Intramurals, Lab Band, Madrigals, Math Club, Pep Band, Robotics, Rocket Club, Ski Club, Sound Technician, Stage Show, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Student Volunteer Organization, Young Life Club/Campaigners BCTV, Connections, Dramatics, Intramurals, Lab Band, Madrigals, Math Club, Pep Band, Robotics, Rocket Club, Ski Club, Stage Show, El Sur Spanish Club,
Homecoming Committee,
Sound Technician,
Student Ambassadors,
Student Council,
Student Volunteer Organization,
Young Life Club/Campaigners,
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  • Grades: 9-12
  • Students: 610 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,300
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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