South Christian High School

Specialties

Christian High School, Education

History

Established in 1954.

In the early 1950’s a group of visionaries saw the need for a Christian high school in southern Kent County. God blessed their planning and 109 10^th and 11^th graders entered South Christian High (SCHS) in the fall of 1954. The following year the 12^th grade was added, and SCHS remained a three-​year high school until 1992 when the 9^th grade was added. More than 8,000 students have graduated from South Christian.

South Christian has a rich history of growth in which it experienced a steady increase in numbers to a peak of 834 students in 2001. A series of building additions, a continual revision of curriculum offerings, and an upgrading of technology accommodated the increased enrollment.

In 2004 the community celebrated the 50^th anniversary of SCHS, recognizing that God has blessed this school. Because of a dire need for athletic facilities and a long range plan to build a new school, 130 acres were purchased on Kalamazoo Avenue between 76^th and 84^th Streets.