Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center (2024-25 Profile)

4401 Southern Blvd
Youngstown, OH 44512

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #1 - Chapel Window

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #2 - New Gymnasium

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #3 - Mascot - The Eagles

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #5 - Praise and Worship Band

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #6 - Christ is at the center of all we do.

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #7 - State of the art technology and equipment are available in all content areas.

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo #8 - YCS has school spirit!

Valley Christian Schools service Christian students from over 100 different churches in the city and suburbs.

VCS is a chartered private school with the state of Ohio.

Valley Christian School exists as a healthy, faith-based educational system to transform the lives of students through love, discipline, and service.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 3-8
Enrollment: 138 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Autism, Mild to Moderate disabilities

Year Founded

1975

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

138 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Economics, AP Literature, AP Science

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform style slacks and polos

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition rates vary based upon the grade level of the student and number of students from the same family attending.

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,500

Admissions Director

Shelley Murray

Admissions Associate

Melanie Emerson

Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic, Fine, National, Praise, Speech, Spirit, Student, Video

School Notes

Highly Qualified Teachers
State Aligned Curriculum
Faith & Learning Integrated in all subjects
Individual attention for all students with small class sizes
Brand new, state-of-the-art high school facility
Smartboard technology in every classroom
Learner Response System in each classroom
Ipads and laptop computers available for classroom use

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center often compared to?

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Mooney High School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center offer?

Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

When is the application deadline for Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center?

The application deadline for Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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