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You can feel it on the grounds, in the hallways and the classrooms, the laboratories, the dorms, and the athletic fields. Something is different here. It crackles. It pulses. It’s unique to MVCS, and it’s no accident. There’s a certain energy, an uncommon confidence, a sense of optimism and a pride of accomplishment that empowers even the youngest student at Monte Vista Christian School. It’s difficult to describe and impossible to contain. It’s what makes our school so unique. Founded in 1926, MVCS is located in the heart of the Monterey Bay area of Central California.
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Monte Vista
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1926 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 106 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 824 students | 296 students |
| Percent International Students | 17% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 20% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1668 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 24.6 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 17 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 25% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $34,970 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $9,590 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $37,170 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 10% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 17 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Peter C. Gieseke | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC | |
| AP Computer Science | AP English Composition | |
| AP English Literature | AP European History | |
| AP Macroeconomics | AP Microeconomics | |
| AP Music Theory | AP Physics | |
| AP Psychology | AP Spanish Language | |
| AP Statistics | AP Studio Art: 2-D Design | |
| AP Studio Art: 3-D design | AP Studio Art: Drawing | |
| AP US Government | AP US History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Equestrian | Football | |
| Golf | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2006-2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of California, Davis | 14 | |
| Purdue University | 5 | |
| University of California, Berkeley | 4 | |
| University of California, San Diego | 4 | |
| NYU | 3 | |
| Syracuse University | 3 | |
| UCLA | 3 | |
| University of California, Irvine | 3 | |
| Emory University | 2 | |
| Stanford | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- You can feel it on the grounds, in the hallways and the classrooms, the laboratories, the dorms, and the athletic fields. Something is different here. It crackles. It pulses. It’s unique to MVCS, and it’s no accident. There’s a certain energy, an uncommon confidence, a sense of optimism and a pride of accomplishment that empowers even the youngest student at Monte Vista Christian School. It’s difficult to describe and impossible to contain. It’s what makes our school so unique.
- -80 miles south of San Francisco
- -a non-denominational Christian school
- -a college preparatory resident and day high school with 630 students (121 resident students)
- - AP and Honors courses
- - proud of its diversity
- - home to award winning choral groups - home to a dynamic music program (orchestra and marching band)
- - home to a lively performing and visual arts program
- - home to a competitive athletic program (over 13 varsity sports)
- - home to a fantastic equestrian program, including competitive show team
- - a place you will feel like family
- School accreditations: WASC, ACSI
- Profile last updated: 10/18/2011
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