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Life Christian Academy
School Profile 2012-2013
Life Christian Academy was established in 1973 with six children and one preschool teacher as a ministry of Life Center Church. We have grown to serve pre-school through 12th grade students representing over 150 area churches. Our high school graduated its first class in1997. Our leadership has never wavered in its commitment to our mission of providing a Christ-centered environment of academic excellence.
Academic Program
Life Christian Academy provides a strong academic core in an atmosphere that promotes academic accountability. The curriculum of Life Christian Academy encompasses the comprehensive intellectual and spiritual development of its students. It presents the ideas and skills that constitute a high quality liberal arts education while maintaining a biblical standard.
Approval, Accreditation, and Membership
Life Christian Academy is a Washington State approved school and enjoys full accreditation from both the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) and the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS). We are active members of the Washington Federation of Independent Schools (WFIS), and WIAA. We are recognized by the National Association of Secondary Principals and maintain charters for National Honor Society as well as Junior National Honor Society.
Graduation Requirements for the College Bound
| English Social Studies Bible Math Science with Lab World Language Fine Arts Occupational Education Physical Education |
4 Years (AP Literature is the terminal course) 4 Years 4 Years 3 Years (AP Calculus AB is the terminal course) 3 Years (Honors Physics is the terminal course) 2 Years (4 year of either French or Spanish available) 1 Year 1 Year, including Senior Service Ministry Project 2 Years, including 1 semester Nutrition, 3 semesters PE |
Honors and College Board Approved Advanced Placement Courses
AP United States History
AP Literature and Composition
AP Calculus AB
Honors Chemistry
Honors Physics
Honors Western Civilization
Honors American Literature
Honors Expository Writing
Testing CEEB Code: 481384
Entrance and Placement: WRAT
Grades 1-8: CTP4
Grades 9: EXPLORE (American College )
Grade 10: PLAN (American College Testing)
Grade 11: PSAT (College Board)
Grade 12: SAT I (College Board) and ACT (American College Testing)
Test Results for 2009-2010 Note that all students are encouraged to test including International Students, students from our LIFE program, and the non-college bound.
| School’s Percentiles of 38 students: | 25th | 50th | 75th | |
| SAT I | Critical Reading: | 410 | 500 | 560 |
| Math: | 400 | 510 | 560 | |
| Writing: | 410 | 470 | 560 | |
| Means: CR 503 (SD 103) Math 486 (SD 131) Wrtg [487 (SD 103), MC 49/Essay 7.0] | ||||
| ACT Averages: English 21.4 Math 18.1 Reading 21.1 Science 19.6 Comp. 20.1 | ||||
Examples of Colleges Accepting Life Christian Academy Graduates |
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| Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Biola University Claremont McKenna College of the Holy Cross Concordia University Embry Riddle University Emerson College Emory University, Oxford Fashion Institute of Technology Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University George Fox University Gonzaga University Ithaca College John Carroll University Kettering University Kings College LeTourneau University Lee University Liberty University |
Long Island University, South Hampton Loyola Marymount University Northwest University Oregon State University Otis College of Art and Design Pacific Lutheran University Pepperdine University Purdue University SUNY at Buffalo Santa Clara University Seattle University St. Lawrence University Stanford University Texas Christian University University of Arizona University of British Columbia University of California, Davis & Irvine University of Denver University of Massachusetts University of North Carolina |
University of Notre Dame University of Ohio University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Richmond University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Virginia University of Washington Washington State University Washington University at St. Louis Western Washington University Westmont College Wheaton College Whitman College Whitworth College |
Faculty and Administration
All of our academy teachers are degreed and state certified. Our Bible teachers are seminary trained. Specialists include a Registered Nurse, Counselor, College Counselor, PE, & Fine Arts. Our staff represents 25 different community churches.
Programs and Activities
LIFE – Support and remediation for students with documented learning challenges.
Music – Vocal (Grades K-12), Instrumental (Grades 5-12).
Sports – Football/Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Track, Cross-Country, Golf and Soccer
Other – Knowledge Bowl, Drama, Chess Team, Rotary Interact, Mock Trials, Cheer
Senior Project – 60 hours of service ministry devoted to one organization
Senior Missions Trip – One week of service in Mexico
Retreats – Spiritually focused camps by grade level for grades 7-12
