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Auburn Hills Christian School

Private | PK-12 | 200 students

Our school is best known for Individualized academics in a family atmosphere
 
 
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Posted September 19, 2012

I used to go to this school and honestly I regret every moment that I was there. I did not receive the education that I needed. The teachers were great, but now most of those teachers are gone. All I know is that now some of the teachers are bullies to the kids. Other kids get favored because of their last name or because the teacher likes them more than others. I was not pushed to try my hardest. All they cared about was me passing. I have a sibling there and he/she has come to and cried about how certain teachers get onto them for asking questions. he/she has even gotten a detention over it (because it was not the right "time" to ask). I'm not blaming everything on them. Kids are kids and they do get out of line, but as the teacher they need to act like teachers and bully around their students. To me that is not a school where I would ever put my children. On a good note, they do have an awesome principle. I just wish my sibling would get treated better.


Posted April 12, 2011

AHCS is a wonderful place. My kidsLOVE it here. They have developed great friendships, receive a quality education and are involved in many extracurricular activities. I work in a profession where I see and evaluate the education level of many students, and the level my children are at for their ages is far above the same-aged students from other schools that I encounter. There is NO other choice for my child's education. Professional, caring staff and quality, affordable private education....doesn't get much better than that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2011

My children are in 5th and 9th grades, and AHCS is the only school they have ever, or will ever attend! This is a Christian, loving and safe environment. The staff at the school is top-notch and they really have the students best interests at heart. The facility is beautiful. They offer a lot of extracirricular activities and have a great sports program. If you are looking for a high quality education, safe environment and at a very economical price for private school education - look no further.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2011

This is a really great school! My kids love it so much that it is sometimes hard to get them to leave when school is out!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

This school is the best school I took my kids to ever. It's a Private school with Kind and loving teachers. Its very easy for my kids to find friends here. My youngest child is going to be attending this Pre-school next year and I know he'll love it. My 2 daughters are in 4th and 5th grade and they love it.My oldest daughter attends band playing the trumpet. It's very influential at this Christian school and i would reccommend this scool to anyone!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 8, 2010

i have 2 kids studying here for the past 3 months and they already started to like the school so much.. the most amazing thing is they get up early and get ready to school with full enthusiasm and energy. it reflects the variety in learning and activities offred at the school. most definetly the teachers are perfect in coaching the kids and also 100 %up to the mark . my son going to early learning center tells me he plays throughout the time at school ,but without my help he has learnt all his alphabets and numbers in less than 20 classes without any stress and pressure. i am from india and love the fact that my kids have become fluent in english now ...the credit goes to the school ,the vice principal and the teachers deepa shankar
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2009

i really didnt like the curriculum there because it wasnt as advance as my previous school. it was way to easy when i came here. i liked some of the teachers there but many of them treated me differently because i was the quieter students. They also have high prices which cause grief to my parents. they made many mistakes for the billing and which ultimately came back to me like it was my fault. sometimes i wish that my parents would of taken me out. i will not miss much of this school.


Posted February 11, 2009

My daugher is in the school's early learning center. She loves it so much. The teachers there love the kids, and are very caring. It's also disciplined and well structured. My daughter's teacher find the kids' strong and weakness, and give them different focus. We all love the school, and I can't find another one better than it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2009

My 3 kids love this school. It feels like the family school environment that I had as a child. I have observed that the teachers and staff have genuine concern for the children. It's nice when your kids don't want to miss school. Even when they are under the weather.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2008

This is a great school which has been in existence since 1978. They have a caring staff, it is a safe, nurturing Christian environment. They have a very good sports program. Children learned to write in cursive beginning in K-4.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2008

Great school! Very caring and structured environment. Staff goes above and beyond to make sure that students get what they need academically, spiritually and personally to go out and make a difference and an impact in the world.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2008

I love this school, however, there is a lack in extra curricular activites. Besides that the school is awesome and it has a great environment
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 13, 2007

I go to this school, I love the teachers there so kind,and all the kids there are nice too. Are education is the most important thing to this school,that ever student does good.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 6, 2007

As a graduate from this school, and as a college student, I think that I was more than adequately prepared for everything that I've come across thus far. Because the curriculum and the classroom environment are Christian based, I was able to form my own opinion about issues, but was also grounded Biblically in those issues. Definitely a great option if you're looking for a secure, safe, and Christian environment.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 25, 2006

There are limited extracurricular activites for students. The staff is excellent they care about each student. Since the teachings include a lot of religion the science program is not as strong as it should be. Overall one of the best private schools in the area for the price.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2005

This is a Great School! I would recommend it to anyone who cares about the way their children are taught. Great programs and teachers who really care!
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
n/a
Writing

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
94%
Science

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%
Social Studies

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
91%
Reading

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
92%
Writing

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
14%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
79%
Science

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Social Studies

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
27%
Reading

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
27%
Science

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
18%
Social Studies

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
64%
Writing

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
9%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
White 59%
Black 21%
Hispanic 18%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

College readiness and student pathways

Percentage of students going to 2-year college 40% (2012)
Percentage of students going to 4-year college 55% (2012)
Percentage of students going to the military 0% (2012)
Percentage of students going to vocational programs 5% (2012)
Percentage of students going directly into the workforce 0% (2012)
Colleges most students attend after graduation Oakland University
Oakland Community College
Kettering University
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Computer specialist(s)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Math specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
Reading specialist(s)
Security personnel
School social worker/counselors(s)
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff French
Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Auto mechanics
  • Computer programming
  • Electrical
  • HVAC certification
  • IT support

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Industrial / graphic design
Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
Clubs
  • Drama club
  • Student newspaper
  • Woodshop
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • ASL
  • French
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish
Clubs
  • Foreign language and culture club

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
Clubs
  • Girls on the run

Gifted & talented

College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Clubs
  • National Honor Society
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 2:45 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 7:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Scott Wickson
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 2 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (248) 409-2786

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • College prep
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • ASL
  • French
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Agriculture
  • Auto mechanics
  • Computer programming
  • Construction / building
  • Cosmetology
  • Culinary
  • Electrical
  • HVAC certification
  • IT support
  • Industrial / graphic design
  • Plumbing
  • Through OTEC

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
  • Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • French
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Bussing for Pontiac residents
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • College/career center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
  • Science lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Boy scouts
  • Community service
  • Cub scouts
  • Drama club
  • Foreign language and culture club
  • Girl scouts
  • Girls on the run
  • Homework help/study buddy club
  • National Honor Society
  • Student council/government
  • Student newspaper
  • Woodshop
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

Photos

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
More from this school
  • We pride ourselves on preparing each student to become successful in whatever they choose to do in their future. We do this in a safe and caring atmosphere where everyone is welcome.
School leaders can update this information here.

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What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2013-2014 school year
$3000 - $5000
Vouchers accepted
No
Financial aid offered
Yes.
School-based aid

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Oakland University
Madonna University
College preparation / awareness offered
College prep programs/courses during the year
College presentations or information sessions
Community college courses
SAT/ACT prep classes
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Students' post-graduation plans in 2012
2 year college - 40%
4 year college - 55%
Military - 0%
Vocational - 5%
Workforce - 0%
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P.O. 4386 Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills, MI 48321
Website: Click here
Phone: (248) 373-3399

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