About

ABOUT SC

LOCATION   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.

ACCREDITATION   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.

ORGANIZATION  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.

ENROLLMENT Starting with 55 students in 1979, Santiam Christian Schools currently enrolls a student body of 779 students (High School 238, Junior High - 119, Elementary - 356, and Preschool - 66).

DENOMINATIONS  Students attend over 110 different churches in the area. Four different, age specific chapel services are held weekly on campus for the students and staff.

DEMOGRAPHICS  Students come from seven counties and the following communities:

STAFF  Five administrators, a teaching faculty of approximately 60, and a wonderful support staff.

ADMISSIONS  Admission is selective. Students are evaluated on the basis of their transcripts, test scores, recommendations, and a personal interview. Santiam Christian does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin.

GRADUATES The class of 2022 was offered just under $3,100,500 in scholarships. Each of the 56 graduates articulated confident next steps toward their desired future. 73% chose to continue their education at a 4-year university and 27% pursued training through community college, trade school, military, or certificate programs.

FINANCES  Santiam Christian Schools has an operational budget of $8.8 million. Approximately 23% of the budget is supplemented with outside income. Financial Aid is provided to 18% of all students.

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

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

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:  Santiam Christian utilizes the NWEA MAP test as our school-wide assessment. Scores are well above the national averages and specifically above other Christian Schools in the Northwest.

Advanced Placement/Honors/Dual Credit Courses: Five Advanced Placement courses are offered: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, U.S. Government and Politics, Statistics, and U.S. History. SC also offers six honors courses and seven courses are available for dual enrollment with LBCC.

AP Students Tested (Grades 11-12):  More than a third 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.

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS

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

Sports include: Football, Volleyball, Cross-Country, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Cheer, Baseball, and Track.

• • 33 Oregon State Championships
  • Numerous Individual State Champions

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

• 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.
• Multiple Choir State Championships
• Outstanding Drama Department with three yearly productions
• Award-winning yearbook, year after year