Academics
Academics
Valor Christian High School provides an academically rigorous learning program grounded in Biblical truth that prepares students for the highest levels of academic performance and leadership in college and beyond.
Overview
We believe all students are created in the image of God which greatly impacts the way we view students.
Adhering to the premise that all truth is God’s truth, faculty seek to reveal God’s truth in all academic areas and provide spaces for students to examine, develop, and mature in their faith.
In partnership with committed parents, our academic mission is to provide purpose-driven, college preparatory classes, within a vibrant Christ-centered environment. Learn about the various programs we offer our students below, along with our academic distinctives, fast facts regarding our department, and academic stories.
Academic Distinctives
College Preparatory
Our College Prep classes are intellectually challenging and developmentally appropriate. Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit (DC) classes provide college-level content and requirements that keep advanced and highly motivated students engaged and thriving.
We offer a wide variety of elective courses as well, so students are able to support their long-term interests and goals. Our weekly schedule closely replicates a college experience, with courses meeting at various times throughout the week, enabling students to invest in peer, teacher and mentor relationships throughout the week.
Relationally Focused Faculty
Highly professional and relational faculty are dedicated to building meaningful relationships with students and encouraging academic, social, and spiritual growth. Personal connections between students and teachers impact the intrinsic motivation of students and best promote the achievement of our Expected Student Outcomes: Spiritual Formation, College Preparedness, and Cultural Engagement.
Student-Centered Learning and Support
We take a student-centered approach to supporting and ensuring the success of all students. Each student and situation is unique, and Valor faculty seek to find the best solution for each student. Through a dedicated 9th Grade Seminar class, incoming freshmen are provided a curriculum focused on the essential qualities and skills necessary for academic and personal success at Valor. Additionally, fee-based academic support services are offered, ranging from peer tutoring and one-on-one coaching to accommodations and summer school.
Endorsement Programs
Valor’s endorsement programs provide a tailored course of study based on areas of passion and core interest, differentiating students from peers as they approach college admissions. Students are given the opportunity to complete an endorsement in Business, Biblical Leadership, STEM, Humanities, and Visual or Performing Arts through the Valor Arts Conservatory. Upon program requirement completion, students receive program recognition on their diplomas and distinguishing cords at Commencement.
NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
Exemplary ACSI Accreditation
Exemplary Accreditation is a higher tier of accreditation that is granted by ACSI to a K-12 school that meets the criteria. The Exemplary Accreditation criteria are based on evidence, performance, a site visit, and review and determination by the ACSI Commission on Accreditation. The school is evaluated in six Critical Factor areas of excellence:
- Board Governance
- Executive Leadership
- School Viability
- Student Learning
- Spiritual Formation
- School Culture
20
PERCENT ATTENDING PRIVATE CHRISTIAN COLLEGES
84
PERCENT ATTENDING OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES
25
AVERAGE ACT SCORE FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS
Acceptances at
378
unique universities and matriculating to
123
different universities
Awarded
$7,253,500
Academic Merit Scholarships to the class of
2024
students for their freshman year of college
Academics by the Number
110
Faculty
89
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
9
Faculty with Doctorate as Highest Degree
11
Student to Faculty Ratio
172
Unique Courses
23
National Merit Qualifying Students (2024)
Academic Stories
Valor Christian's Model United Nations represented Malta at a global conference.
Valor Christian's Model United Nations represented Malta at a global conference.
Valor Christian's Engage Week impacted the community.
Congrats to Valor DECA for competing at State and having 22 students move on to Internationals!
Congrats to Valor Speech and Debate for competing at CHSAA 4A State Tournament.
Valor TSA Club headed to state last weekend and did really well.
Students in Graphic Design and Photography got a chance to go to Oregon for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Check out what our Clubs have been up to this past fall.
Congrats to Taylor Dean for being named Rotary Club Honoree