Character

Leadership

Community

Santiam Christian School partners with Christian families to provide a quality education rooted in a biblical worldview. We seek to form students who grow in faith, pursue learning with excellence, demonstrate Christlike character, practice responsible citizenship, and serve others.

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  • Our 29-acre campus is located just off Highway 99W in Adair Village, 6 miles north of Corvallis, 8 miles northwest of Albany, and 12 miles south of Monmouth, Oregon. See more here.

  • Santiam Christian High School is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Cognia, and meets all requirements for graduation of the Oregon State Department of Education. See more about our history and path to accreditation here.

  • Founded in 1979, Santiam Christian Schools is operated as a non-denominational, non-profit corporation, and is not affiliated with a church or ministry organization. See more about our history here.

  • Starting with 55 students in 1979, Santiam Christian Schools currently enrolls a student body of 742 students (High School 234, Junior High - 116, Elementary – 331, and Preschool - 61).

  • Students attend around 75 different churches in the area. Four different, age-specific chapel services are held weekly on campus for the students and staff.

  • Students come from seven counties and the following communities:

    • Albany — 42%

    • Corvallis / Philomath — 27%

    • Dallas/Monmouth/Independence/Rickreall/Amity — 23%

    • Adair Village — 2%

    • Salem/Keizer/Jefferson — 2%

    • Turner/Tangent/Shedd/Monroe/Brownsville/Halsey — 3%

    • Lebanon/Scio — 1%

  • Five administrators, a teaching faculty of approximately 68, and a wonderful support staff. Meet our staff here.

  • Admission is selective. Students are evaluated on the basis of their transcripts, test scores, recommendations, and a personal interview. Santiam Christian does not discriminate based on race, national or ethnic origin.. See more about Admissions here.

  • The class of 2025 was offered $6,898,095 in scholarships. With a 100% graduation rate, each of the

    61 graduates articulated confident next steps toward their desired future. 79% chose to continue their education at a 2 or 4-year institution, 15% pursued training through trade school, military, or certificate programs, and 6% entered the workforce, or pursued a mission or gap year program.

  • Santiam Christian Schools has an operational budget of $7.5 million. Approximately 15% of the budget is supplemented with outside income. Financial Aid is provided to 18% of all students.

  • Bus routes are provided into Albany, Corvallis, Monmouth, Dallas, Independence, and Millersburg.

    • SAT scores for college-bound seniors:

      SC consistently scores above the state and national averages on the Scholastic Aptitude Test, and other standardized tests.

      Achievement Testing:

      At the Elementary level, we use NWEA MAP Achievement testing, and our students regularly score above the national average. For our secondary levels, we will be utilizing IOWA Assessments to better assess multiple areas of student growth. This is a change in the 2025-26 school year.

      Advanced Placement/Honors/Dual Credit Courses:

      Six Advanced Placement courses are offered: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, U.S. Government, Statistics, Microeconomics, and U.S. History. SC also offers six honors courses, 10 courses are available for dual enrollment with LBCC, and one more with Corban University.

      AP Students Tested (Grades 11-12): More than half of SC students take one or more AP courses during their junior or senior years. SC pass rates are significantly higher than state and national averages.

    • Member of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) – 3A division

    • Sports are available to all age groups. Sports included at the High School level are:

      • Football

      • Volleyball

      • Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country

      • Men’s & Women’s Soccer

      • Men’s & Women’s Basketball

      • Wrestling

      • Cheer

      • Baseball

      • Men’s & Women’s Track & Field

    • 33 Oregon State Championships

    • Numerous Individual State Champions

    See more about our Athletics Program here.

    • The Oregonian Cup is awarded to the top overall school in the state, based on size. Since the award began in 1999, SC has never ranked outside the top five.

    • Outstanding Drama Department with three yearly productions

    See more about our Arts Department and offerings here.