Fast Facts

Fast Facts

Curious about what Kalamazoo Christian Schools have to offer? On top of offering a strong curriculum from preschool through high school, our schools offer a wide range of great programs, extracurricular options, and spiritual growth opportunities.

Here are some fast facts about our private Christian schools:

Academic Excellence

  • 52% of staff hold advanced degrees
  • Average class size: 22
  • 47% of our high school students were involved in National Honor Society
  • In 2018 Kalamazoo Christian High School had 4 National Merit Commended Scholars and 1 National Merit Finalist
  • 18% of the Class of 2018 were able to maintain a 4.0 GPA
  • 92% of KCHS seniors continued their education at a college or university in 2018
  • 56% of graduating seniors received a university or college scholarship.
  • Highest scores on the Michigan Merit Exam in all of Kalamazoo County in 2011
  • Highest mean score on the ACT in all of Kalamazoo County in 2011
  • 52% of high school juniors tested as college-ready in 2011
  • 5 Advanced Placement courses offered at Kalamazoo Christian High School.
  • Students in the Spanish Immersion program will be fluent in the target language of Spanish and their native language of English by the fifth grade.

Spiritual Growth

  • Our students volunteer over 6,000 hours in the local community each year
  • Staff members are committed Christians providing spiritual leadership in the classrooms and the community
  • Bible classes are taught at each grade level and emphasize Biblical events, understanding God’s will for our lives, and knowledge of church history
  • Scripture memorization and a Christian Worldview perspective
  • Regularly-scheduled chapels and prayer times are held at each school
  • Kalamazoo Christian celebrates the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus in our Christmas and Easter programs

Extracurricular Opportunities

  • The Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS) finished in the top 10 nationally from 2006-2011
  • KCHS Ambassadors and Chorale received "First Division Excellent Ratings" at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association State Choral Festival in 2011
  • KCHS Quiz Bowl team won the state championship three years in a row (2008-2010)
  • KCHS offers numerous athletic teams including basketball, soccer, tennis volleyball and track and field. Many of the athletic teams have gone on to win conference and state championships.
  • Summer Sports Camps offered every year