Valley Christian Academy
Tel:
(805) 937-6317
- Valley Christian Academy is a K-12 Day school founded in 1968.Located on the beautiful Central Coast of California, VCA is aministry of First Baptist Church of Santa Maria. We provide aloving, Christ-centered, college preparatory education. Wemaintain a beautiful campus, complete with classrooms, astate-of-the-art science lab, gym, playgrounds and athleticfields. We also have a preschool on campus for children ages2-5.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 477 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,150
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Valley Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia, Language-based, Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1967 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 477 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 52% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 30% |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 5 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Calculus, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Government, AP US History |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Girls-dresses or skirts, Boys-long pants, collared shirt, short hair) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,150 |
| Tuition Notes | $4,150/year Elementary $5,150/year Junior High $5,300/year High School |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Mr. Mason |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Football, Softball, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Church Activities, Community Outreach, CSF |
School Notes
- Valley Christian Academy uses A Beka curriculum in itselementary grades, along with Zaner-Bloser Handwriting curriculumand Positive Action Bible curriculum. The elementaryChristmas program is a huge attraction, with all the the studentssinging, and the 6th grade students putting on a dramaticproduction. The tradition of singing Handel's HallelujahChorus is the culmination of the program each year.
- A Beka and BJU Press are used in the junior high. Girls'volleyball and basketball, and boys' basketball are available aswell. Electives include choir, drama, and homeeconomics. The JH Drama class puts on a dinner theatre eachyear.
- Senior high students use a variety of textbooks ande-books. Some of the electives include yearbook, culinaryarts, drama, intro to programming, art, accounting, teacher's aide,and a variety of AP class offerings. Our students are alsoactive in volleyball, football, basketball, softball andbaseball. Choir and band concerts, as well as the seniorplay, performed in the spring are highlights of the year.
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