East Hill Christian School

My son attended EHCS from K-5 through the eighth grade. During that time, the school student population dropped almost 50%. The graduating class is now approximately 20. The school had three campuses and now has been compressed into what was the high school campus. We moved our son to another private school with a school size of 600, three time the size of EHCS. The quality of education at EHCS deteriorated as the school population decreased. Teachers were teaching out of their expertise field. My son has straight A's at East Hill and when he transferred, he was WAY behind the students from other schools. It took a full year from him to catch up with classmates. EHCS campus facilities has deteriorated with no air conditioning in the gymnasium. The new principal is trying very hard to reverse the long term trends and with time may do this. East Hill is one of those small private schools that has a few families trying to run it their way. Recoomend you research this school very closely.
--Submitted by a parent

From tiny 4-year-old girls, to young women poised on the brink of adulthood, my husband and I have watched our 3 daughters grow up exactly the way we hoped for and expected at East Hill Christian School. Our oldest has graduated with top SAT and ACT scores and nearly $500K in academic college scholarship offers. Our girls know and love the Lord, and have a heart for service. We can t wait to see what God has in store for all of them! I highly recommend this school to anyone in the Pensacola area looking for a quality education in a loving, Christian environment.
--Submitted by a parent

As my son nears high school graduation, I am more convinced than ever that putting him into EHCS years ago was the best choice we could have made for him. He has been prepared academically for college and influenced by many godly teachers and coaches, and relying on God and honoring Him have always remained a strong focus in academics and athletics.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 3 children at East Hill Christian School. My oldest is in middle school and the younger two are in elementary. I am convinced that this is the right school for my family. The education provided is exceptional. This is evident from the comparitive testing scores EHCS has received. The average college scholarship received in 2010 was reported to be in excess of tuition for K5 12 combined. In my view, that is a tremendous investment. The environment is protective and caring. Parental involvement is encouraged. We are very satisfied.
--Submitted by a parent

We have had children attending East Hill Christian school for 14 years. We have always been pleased with the excellent education, caring teachers and administrators, and pleasant environment. Parents are allowed and encouraged to participate as much as possible with volunteering and visiting the classroom. High morals, Christian principles, as well as strong academics are stressed on a daily basis. Our children have always tested well above their grade levels in all standardized testing. Our son graduated last year and had top ACT and SAT scores and was accepted into every college that he applied with scholarships. We have been very pleased.
--Submitted by a parent

Since they added a new online/email system, communication from the school has been fantastic. We order school lunches, check grades and attendance, and search the library online! It's been so great!
--Submitted by a parent

Since there were some positive changes made a few years ago, the school is now on a solid foundation with excellent, experienced teachers and a wonderful administration. This school is awesome and has a great sports program as well as other activities. There is so much love shown to the children!!!
--Submitted by a parent

EHCS is a small christian school with a very friendly atmosphere. There is definately a sense of belonging in this school. My children feel they are a part of the family. However, I have been dissatisfied with unexperienced teachers in the past. There are some unstability in the school and seems like the staff is always changing.
--Submitted by a parent

A very healthy environment that allows children to excel both academically and spiritually. Non Denominational Christian Values are interwoven with a great educational curriculum.
--Submitted by Robert Bizzell, a parent

East Hill is a great school academically. There is plenty of extracurricular activities for the students to participate in. There is not as much parent/teacher communication as I feel there should be. I also think that at the middle/high school level there is not enough discipline.
--Submitted by a parent