Valley Christian Academy

Valley Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
2970 Santa Maria Way,  Santa Maria, CA
4.2
3.9
467 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Charles Mason
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average GPA
3.67
Religious Affiliation
Baptist

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
19
Part Time Teachers
7
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
58.2%
Male
41.8%
White
47.4%
Hispanic
28.7%
Asian
13.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.8%
Black
2.2%
Native American
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%
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School Rankings

#167 Most Diverse Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California Baptist University 8 Students
Allan Hancock College 8 Students
Maranatha Baptist University 7 Students
Grand Canyon University 6 Students
Biola University 6 Students
Pensacola Christian College 5 Students
The Master's University 5 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 3 Students
University of the Pacific 3 Students
Bob Jones University 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Elementary Education 5 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Marketing 3 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 3 Students
Zoology and Entomology 3 Students
Business 2 Students
Arts 2 Students
Biblical Studies 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 17 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
12/28/2015
The school is very good about making sure that everything we do is safe. We have cameras on campus and practice fire, earthquake, lockdown, and bus evacuation drills. Bullying isn't really a problem but when it is the teachers make sure to take care of it. The students here also don't really allow it.
5.0 NicheUser
12/28/2015
I think what sets this school apart from the others is its genuine love of Christ and the student. Each and every teacher expects the best from you but is willing to work to help you. The atmosphere is also great because there are only about 60 high school students so its a very tight knit community. Its like having a giant family away from home. All the students are willing to help each other and encourage one another to achieve the best. Our sports programs are the same way. Since we don't have many students every pretty much plays all three sports. The student athletes spend a lot of time with each other and we grow closer everyday. We remind each other of tests and quizzes and try to help each other out. The biggest thing is how much they really want you to grow spiritually. The teachers and students want everyone and each other to grow in Christ and to seek out His will together.
5.0 NicheUser
12/31/2013
Enjoyed my 4 years there and would go there again if I had it to do all over. Teachers were great, they treat you like family. Coaches are supportive and encouraging. Small school but great spirit.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 10 Reviews
1.0 other
9/22/2024
Vca and first baptist church only allow good reviews yo stay up. Is that very Christian? Send your kids anywhere but here. I have been trying to speak my truth and they keep deleting and blocking me. I am not going away.. robin stantorf (hilardis) a former student and teacher and is also my aunt, is...
5.0 parent
10/11/2016
Still a great school among other schools in santa maria area. If the good teachers stay for long time that would get a extra credit to the school.
5.0 parent
7/26/2014
I have had children at this school for the past 10 years. I do not understand what the previous reviewer is talking about when stating the school the lacks understanding diversity? The school's student population is quite diverse across the board, which to me is quite surprising for a small non - pu...
1.0 other
7/4/2014
This school shows no respect and understanding to diversity. What I had experienced is unbelievably arrogant prejudices and irresponsibilities.

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