Arrowhead Christian Academy
Primary and secondary school in Redlands, The United States
Arrowhead Christian Academy is the upper school of Redlands Christian Schools, a Christian school in Redlands, California, that covers preschool to 12th grade. The upper school is at 105 Tennessee Street; the group also runs Redlands Christian Middle School, Redlands Christian Lower School and Redlands Christian Preschool. According to the school, it has been working with parents for more than 100 years.
Alongside academics, the school presents athletics, fine arts, Spanish immersion, spiritual life and student life as its main areas. Its programme is designed to meet students' intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical needs, and the school states that nearly all of its graduates go on to higher education.
International students live with a host family, usually from the school community, and take part in family life, including weekly church attendance. The school states that on average 45% of families receive financial aid; there are no merit-based scholarships. Admissions questions can be sent to [email protected] or by phone on (909) 793-0601, ext. 162.
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Scholarships and financial aid
Redlands Christian Schools gives need-based grants that do not have to be repaid; the school states that it awards over $2 million a year and that on average 45% of families receive aid. Amounts depend on each family's financial situation, and there are no merit-based scholarships. New families must complete the admissions process first; the aid application is made online through FACTS (fee $45), and participation in the school's SCRIP gift-card programme is required.
Housing
International students live with a host family, which usually belongs to the school community and takes the student into its home as one of its own children. Students join family events, outings and holidays and attend church weekly, and host parents hold them accountable for homework and household chores.
Accreditation
Subjects taught
- Education
- Secondary Education