Educating for Life: Leadership, Integrity, Faith, Excellence  

What is the school known for (grades, academics, sports, etc.)?
A high-quality affordable Christian education alternative. We have created a culture that is personable and a presence that is accessible.

Mission statement/general profile/this school specializes in:
Vancouver Christian high School provides an educational program based on a Biblical worldview so that students, grounded in truth, may be prepared academically, spiritually, and socially to live meaningful lives of service in their spheres of influence.

Year founded: 1997

Is Vancouver Christian an IB or college preparatory school? College preparatory

This school is unique for: Vancouver Christian uses both Biblically- and academically-based curriculum

Religious affiliation: Christian

Grades at the school: 9th–12th

Number of students in grades 9–12: 103

Number of international students attending and their nationalities:
15 international students. Countries represented: South Korea, China, Thailand, Japan, and Vietnam.

How many AP/honors are available? 4

AP/honors courses are: Senior English, French 3–4, Physics, and Calculus. Senior English and French 3–4 can also be taken for college credit through Northwest Nazarene University.

Average ACT/SAT scores: SAT CR: National 502, VCHS 556; SAT M: National 515, VCHS 547; SAT WR: National 498, VCHS 558

Percent (%) of graduating class that goes on to college: 75%

Ratio of students to teachers: 8:1

ESL offered? No sheltered classes are offered. Students are supported in immersion classrooms by International Student Coordinator.

Uniforms required? No, but Vancouver Christian does have a dress code:
Monday and Friday: Girls wear dresses or skirts; boys wear collared shirts and dress pants, cords, cargo pants, or dockers.
Tuesday–Thursday: In addition to the clothing mentioned above, jeans and t-shirts are acceptable attire.

Community service hours required: 25 hours per year

Athletics offered: Volleyball, Football, Track, Basketball

Clubs offered: None

Facilities on campus: Weight room, science lab, library, computer lab

School's location (rural, downtown, suburban, larger city, small town, etc.): Suburban

Points of interest in the surrounding area/community: Portland, Oregon is across the Columbia river. Easy access to hiking trails and rivers and lakes for swimming and recreation

Closest airport and airport code: PDX (Portland, OR)

Fall Start Date: September 8, 2009

Winter start date: January 5, 2010

Last day of school: June 18, 2010

International student application fee (refunded if application is denied): $100.00

School registration fee: $350.00 (includes books, registration, and activity fee

Tuition 2009–2010: $7,370.00

Extra fees required at registration: Additional fees required for art class, choir, athletics, retreats, and college credit classes

Host family: Fees vary based on placing agency

Total: $7,720.00 (basic tuition and book fee)

Medical Insurance: proof of medical insurance is required. Insurance should have a U.S. billing address.

Other fees: The items listed below are fees the student might have to pay upon arrival to the school. These fees may not apply to every student.

• School additional charge for late application: None
• School activity fee: Included in registration fee
• School books: Included in registration fee
• Sports fee: $150.00 per sport
• Uniform fee: None
• Drug testing fee: None