Valley_Christian_High_School_(Cerritos,_California)

Valley Christian Schools (Los Angeles County, California)

Valley Christian Schools (Los Angeles County, California)

School in Cerritos, Los Angeles County, California, United States

Valley Christian Schools (VCS) is a private Christian K-12 school located in Los Angeles County, California. It is one of the largest in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. It was founded in 1935 and has 4 campuses (preschool, elementary, middle and high school) enrolling more than 1,300 students. [1] The administration building and the middle and high school campuses are in Cerritos while the preschool and elementary campuses are in two separate sections in Bellflower.[2]

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In 2011, during its accreditation reviews, it received the highest degree of commendation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.[3][4] Valley Christian Schools is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Academics

97% of VCHS graduates continue on to college.[5] VCHS graduates who are accepted to University of California schools have the highest SAT scores of any Protestant, Catholic, or Lutheran high school in L.A. and Orange County.[6][7]

In 2013 VCHS students had an 81% pass rate (3 or higher) on AP exams compared to a National average of 58%.[8]

Valley Christian offers 20 AP and Honors courses.[5]

Athletics

Valley Christian is current a member of the Olympic League of the CIF Southern Section. VCHS teams have won 200 league championships and 30 CIF state titles (and another three state runners-up).[5] In 2011 the soccer team was ranked by USA Today as the #1 team in America.[9] Nearly 60% of students participate in school athletics. The Girls Volleyball team has won a national championship.[10]

Notable alumni

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