Nampa Christian Schools vs. Calvary Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Nampa Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
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Calvary Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
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Overview
Nampa Christian Schools, through a Christ-centered partnership with families and Churches, exists to glorify God with our HEART, HEAD, and HANDS. Our vision at Nampa Christian Schools is to provide a high-quality education with the Gospel and a Biblical Worldview as its foundation.
Our purpose is to equip, shape, and disciple students' HEARTS, HEADS, and HANDS in the truth and authority of Scripture, striving for excellence to glorify God in all areas of learning and life.
Our schoolwas established in 1994. We offer A.C.E(Accelerated Christian Education) which is an individualized program of curriculum that is adjusted to meet the needs of each child enrolled in the school.
The A.C.E. curriculum is Christ centered with much emphasis on the Bible.
We are AdvancED accredited in K-12th education.Our focus here at Calvary Christian School is to offer an exceptional educational experience that is not only commited to academic excellence but also commited to develop a Christ like character.
At Calvary Christian School we believe that if God is not in the education then it is not a proper education. That is why we focus on seeing both a spiritual growth and academic growth in every student.
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-11
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences supported through our Trojan Learning Commons
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Year Founded
1959
1994
Students Body
Total Students
1159 students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
13%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
90
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Pre-K Students
140
6
Kindergarten Students
101
15
Grade 1 Students
75
5
Grade 2 Students
63
10
Grade 3 Students
75
3
Grade 4 Students
75
9
Grade 5 Students
69
9
Grade 6 Students
73
2
Grade 7 Students
74
4
Grade 8 Students
65
3
Grade 9 Students
77
2
Grade 10 Students
55
10
Grade 11 Students
59
1
Grade 12 Students
68
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
6 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
33%
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Average Class Size
25
15
Number of AP Classes
10
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:31
1:14
Average SAT score
1059
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Average ACT score
24
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Elevated dress for chapel days)
(Elevated dress for chapel days)
Casual
(School dress code)
(School dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,250
$3,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition fluctuates from Preschool - 12 grade. Please see our website for detailed information.
The cost is different per grade it could be less or more.
Acceptance Rate
95%
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Admissions Director
Tracie Johanson
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir (various levels), Drama Club
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