Faith Lutheran School vs. The Bear Creek School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Faith Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Advanced Degrees
The Bear Creek School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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SAT Score
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
Enrichment activities include soccer, yoga, music, and Spanish. The mission of Faith Lutheran School is to provide excellence in education within a non-denominational Christian environment.
Faith nurtures the whole child and prepares them to excel academically through individualized instruction, grow spiritually by learning and applying Chrisitan virtues, and develop socially and emotionally through play and problem solving strategies.
Our programs include Toddler, preschool, and K- prep/pre-kindergarten, T-K, transitional kindergarten.
Our Curriculum follows state standards and utilizes Washington State's Early Learning Guidelines.
The Bear Creek School provides a challenging Christian Liberal Arts education which develops student leaders through integrated instruction in STEM, the Arts, and the Humanities.
Small class sizes create a safe and nurturing environment.
Bear Creek`s college preparatory academics include honors and Advanced Placement courses taught by dedicated teachers in a supportive Christian community. Our graduates qualify for acceptance into the finest colleges and universities, and are prepared to engage the world with wisdom, compassion, and courage.
Grades Offered
NS-NS
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1982
1988
Students Body
Total Students
80 students
878 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
14%
Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
45
37
Pre-K Students
35
53
Kindergarten Students
-
60
Grade 1 Students
-
54
Grade 2 Students
-
55
Grade 3 Students
-
54
Grade 4 Students
-
66
Grade 5 Students
-
57
Grade 6 Students
-
74
Grade 7 Students
-
71
Grade 8 Students
-
68
Grade 9 Students
-
57
Grade 10 Students
-
73
Grade 11 Students
-
49
Grade 12 Students
-
50
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
74 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
69%
Average Class Size
12
16
Number of AP Classes
n/a
13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:12
Average SAT score
n/a
1380
Average ACT score
n/a
30
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Khaki/Navy pants or skirt and sweater)
(Khaki/Navy pants or skirt and sweater)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 22 / rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$26,970
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition for K-6 listed. Please see website for Preschool, Middle School, and Upper School rates.
% on Financial Aid
7%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$14,200
Acceptance Rate
95%
30%
Admissions Director
Stephanie Jacobsen
Christie Hazeltine
Admissions Associate
Catherine Nickison
Rachael Urban
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
10
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
after school running club, Music Program, Parenting workshops, Spanish, Yoga
Art, Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Choir, Drama, Forensics Team, Girl Scouts, International Club, Jazz Band, Mandarin Chinese, Math Team, National Honor Society, Robotics, Student Government