Desert Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Lancaster, CA
44662 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BCollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Christian school in Lancaster
- Serving families in Lancaster since at least 2011
Desert Christian Schools is a Christian private school in Lancaster, California, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 1,084 students and around 22 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 1,084
- Teachers
- 48.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 22.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 584 girls, 500 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% of Christian schools in California.
- Compared with 221 Christian schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Desert Christian Schools
What grades does Desert Christian Schools serve?
Desert Christian Schools serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Desert Christian Schools?
About 1,084 students, with 22 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Desert Christian Schools?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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