Vhm Christian School vs. Good Shepherd Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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School History
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Overview
VHM Christian School and Discoveryland Preschool offer classes for Preschool through Eighth Grade students in a qualified Christian enviornment.
Our program at VHM Christian School centers around Christian ethics and values and enables students to develop their potential intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually.
We believe that all children are God's children, and God's children need Jesus as a role model for their lives.
Good Shepherd Catholic School, a fully accredited elementary, junior high and pre-school, is located in the heart of Santa Cruz County.
An exceptional alternative to public education is provided for students of diverse backgrounds by highly qualified teachers. Within the context of Christian values, parents and teachers, like a family, work together towards a common goal.
By striving for excellence, Good Shepherd gives students the life-long skills of mind and heart required for self-esteem and service to others.
Good Shepherd operates under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Monterey.
Good Shepherd Catholic School is an inter-parish faith community that commits itself to excellence in education through the creation of a nurturing and stimulating environment that embraces and proclaims religious, academic, social, physical and aesthetic values.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1920
1963
Students Body
Total Students
80 students
217 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
22%
Students by Grade
![Vhm Christian School Student By Grade Vhm Christian School Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/5000/4567/vhm-christian-school-chart-vcE2cm.png)
![Good Shepherd Catholic School Student By Grade Good Shepherd Catholic School Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/2000/2256/good-shepherd-catholic-school-chart-biiP6kP.png)
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
15
16
Pre-K Students
1
36
Kindergarten Students
9
40
Grade 1 Students
10
15
Grade 2 Students
6
18
Grade 3 Students
7
10
Grade 4 Students
7
13
Grade 5 Students
7
22
Grade 6 Students
6
18
Grade 7 Students
7
13
Grade 8 Students
5
16
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
34%
Average Class Size
15
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
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(See website)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,470
$6,300
Tuition Notes
Includes registration fee. Tuition is higher for 7th and 8th graders. Preschool rates are monthly and based on the number of days and whether full time or 3/4 time. Please call 831-476-9684 for Pre-School inquiries.
There are discounts for multiple students in family.
% on Financial Aid
85%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,775
Acceptance Rate
98%
95%
Admissions Director
Lisa Potter
Diane Rabago
Admissions Associate
n/a
Vicki Delucchi
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Choir, Homework Club, Sports Program