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| Santa Fe Christian Schools | |
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SFC | |
| Location | |
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838 Academy Drive , 92075 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°59′31.57″N 117°15′25.66″W / 32.9921028°N 117.2571278°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private Christian |
| Established | 1977[1] |
| Principal | Mike Siciliano (high school) Todd Deveau (middle school) Amanda Walker (elementary school) |
| Headmaster | Rod Gilbert |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 1098 (K–12) |
| Colors | Red, gold, white, and black |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | sfcs |
Santa Fe Christian Schools (SFC) is a private, coeducational, college-preparatory Christian school in Solana Beach, California. Founded in 1977, the school serves grades K–12 and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and the Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA).[2] SFC offers Advanced Placement and honors courses, competes in the CIF San Diego Section, and has received multiple National Blue Ribbon School awards.
History
[edit]Santa Fe Christian was established in 1977 on a site formerly used as a resort hotel and later the San Diego Military Academy.[3] The school separated from Christian Unified Schools of San Diego in 1985 to operate independently.[4] In 2024, the school renamed its divisions: the Lower School became the Elementary School, and the Upper School became the High School. The campus underwent a significant expansion with a new classroom building completed in the 2020s.[5]
Campus
[edit]The campus is located at 838 Academy Drive in Solana Beach, California and includes academic buildings, laboratories, libraries, arts and music facilities, and athletic fields. The campus also includes the Quad Building—an educational facility featuring a podium-level parking area and two upper levels with classrooms, lounges, and outdoor terraces.[6]
Academics
[edit]SFC offers Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses in its high school. It received National Blue Ribbon School awards in 2011 (Elementary School, then called "Lower School"), 2015 (Middle School), and 2017 (High School, then called "Upper School").[7]
According to San Diego Magazine, the school reports a 100% four-year college acceptance rate and accreditation with WASC, ACSI, and CESA.[8] Niche.com ranks SFC among the top Christian high schools in San Diego County, California, with average SAT/ACT scores of 1310 and 31, respectively, and approximately 26% of students receiving financial aid.[9][10]
Athletics
[edit]SFC teams compete in the CIF San Diego Section. The boys' basketball team won the Division I title in 2020, defeating Carlsbad High School.[11] The football program transitioned from eight-man to eleven-man play in the 1990s and has won multiple small-school championships.[12][13]
Arts and extracurriculars
[edit]The school offers theater productions, choir, band, and visual arts, with ensembles competing in regional festivals.[14] Student clubs include Robotics, Model United Nations, Mock Trial, and the National Honor Society.
In 2021, students raised over $30,000 to replace a custodian's truck destroyed in a fire, an effort covered by ABC 10 News San Diego and NBC San Diego.[15][16]
Faith and spiritual life
[edit]According to its mission statement, SFC seeks to “partner with Christian parents to disciple students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership.” Students take Bible courses and attend weekly chapel services; admission requires at least one parent to be a professing Christian active in a church.[17]
Tuition and financial aid
[edit]High school tuition is reported at $22,000–$27,500 annually, with lower rates at the elementary and middle school levels.[9] According to ProPublica, approximately 25% of students receive financial aid, with an annual aid budget exceeding $1.5 million.[18]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Michelle Williams (actress) – Class of 1998; actress[citation needed]
- Jake Bailey – NFL punter.[19]
- Katherine Hui – 2023 US Open girls’ singles champion.[20]
- Hayden Gray – Professional basketball player for the Maine Celtics (NBA G League); standout at UC San Diego and 2025 Big West Defensive Player of the Year.[citation needed]
- Brock Miller – Class of 2009; professional football punter who has played in the NFL, XFL, USFL, and UFL[citation needed]
See also
[edit]- La Jolla Country Day School
- Francis Parker School (San Diego)
- Canyon Crest Academy
- Torrey Pines High School
References
[edit]- ^ "2024-2025 College Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 23, 2025.
- ^ "Council on Educational Standards and Accountability". Council on Educational Standards and Accountability. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "History – San Diego Military Academy Cadets". San Diego Military Academy Cadets. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Christian Unified Schools of San Diego". Christian Unified Schools of San Diego. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Santa Fe Christian Quad Building". Dempsey Construction. January 22, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Santa Fe Christian School – Quad Building Project". SAFD Iera Bines (Architects). Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "National Blue Ribbon Schools Program Database". U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Santa Fe Christian Schools". San Diego Magazine. February 2025. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ a b "Santa Fe Christian Schools – Solana Beach, CA". Niche. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Best of Family & Finance 2024 — Private School Readers' Choice". Ranch & Coast Magazine. October 1, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ Puterski, Steve (March 5, 2020). "Eagles soar past Carlsbad for D1 CIF hoops title". The Coast News. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Eight-Man Football Soon Might Be a Thing of the Past". Los Angeles Times. September 25, 1992. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ Thien, Glae (February 20, 2022). "Santa Fe Christian wins Division II girls water polo title". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Santa Fe Christian's middle school choir takes first place at the Music in the Park festival". The San Diego Union-Tribune. May 17, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Students, parents rally to replace custodian's truck lost in fire". ABC 10 News San Diego. December 14, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Santa Fe Christian students raise thousands for custodian's new truck". NBC San Diego. December 15, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Santa Fe Christian Schools Admissions". Santa Fe Christian Schools. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Santa Fe Christian Schools". ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Jake Bailey". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Katherine Hui wins US Open girls' singles". ESPN. September 9, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
