Seattle Christian Schools

What Seattle Christian Schools does

Seattle Christian Schools is a non-profit, independent, interdenominational Christian K-12 school located on a 13-acre campus at 18301 Military Rd S in SeaTac, Washington. Founded in 1946, it was the first evangelical interdenominational Christian school in Western Washington and is governed by an independent Board of Trustees. For the 2025-26 academic year the school enrolls 638 students against a built capacity of 750, supported by a faculty and staff team of 51-100, of which 60% hold advanced degrees and 100% teach within their credentialed field. The academic program is faith-integrated, with an average class size of 18, 8 AP courses, and 6 dual-credit courses articulated through partnerships with four universities (CCU, NNU, NWU, GCU), supplemented by 14 varsity sports programs that have produced 15 state championships over the past decade and a 93% post-secondary education pursuit rate among graduates.

The school's revenue model is built on tuition, which accounts for roughly 80% of income, with charitable donations contributing the remaining ~20%. Tuition pricing is moderated by an Indexed Tuition program offering reductions of 25-35% for qualifying families, and ancillary fee-based revenue is generated through the Warrior Kids Club ($8/hour), an international student program for grades 7-11, and emerging sub-brands such as Activate Academy and an Intersession program. The school maintains consortium partnerships with three peer Christian schools (Valley Christian, Brooklake Christian, Glendale Christian) for shared scholarship pathways. Technology infrastructure is built on standard K-12 administrative and learning platforms — Canvas LMS, FACTS SIS, Procare, Finalsite CMS, Rediker, and DonorPerfect — with no disclosed AI/ML capability layer.

Operationally the school has demonstrated active capacity-building: a 1.5-acre adjacent land acquisition in Summer 2024, a six-year ACCSI and Cognia accreditation renewal in 2025, and a Big Toy community-build playground project in 2025. The Class of 2025 received more than $3M in scholarships, and the long-tenured leadership and 79-year operating history provide reputational capital that supports donor fundraising and enrollment stability. Customer concentration is moderate, reflecting geographic and demographic focus on evangelical Christian families in South King County rather than any single revenue dependency.

Name

Seattle Christian Schools

Legal name

Seattle Christian School

Website

https://seattlechristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Seattle Christian Schools is a non-profit interdenominational K-12 Christian school in SeaTac, WA, serving 638 students through faith-integrated academics, 14 varsity sports, AP and dual-credit university partnerships, and an indexed tuition affordability program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian schooling
• Preschool education
• Secondary education
• Faith-based curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source (~80% of budget). Full-priced tuition for K-12 education with tiered rates based on student order (1st child, 2nd child, etc.). Additional fees for enrollment.
2. Donations and Annual Fund: One-time and recurring donations from families, alumni, and community supporters. Covers approximately 20% of operational budget.
3. Golf Tournament: Annual fundraising golf tournament with sponsorships, player registrations, and event donations.
4. Auction: Annual auction event (40th annual) with sponsorships, item donations, and ticket sales.
5. Recurring Donations: Monthly giving program providing consistent funding for long-term planning and project implementation.
6. Planned Giving: Bequests, beneficiary designations, and stock gifts for legacy giving and estate planning.
7. Before/After School Care: Warrior Kids Club offering before and after-school supervision at $8/hour per child.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Seattle Christian Schools provides tuition-based K-12 Christian education on its single 13-acre campus in SeaTac, Washington, enrolling approximately 638 students across preschool, elementary, middle, and high school divisions. The core offering is classroom instruction integrated with a Christian worldview, complemented by athletics, fine arts, and other co-curricular activities. Supplemental revenue is generated through charitable donations to support the school's non-profit mission.

Product overview

Seattle Christian Schools operates as a unified K-12 private Christian school on a single 13-acre campus in SeaTac, Washington. The institution offers a vertically integrated educational program spanning Elementary School (K-6), Middle School (grades 7-8, with 6th as transitional), and High School (grades 9-12). Core academic programs are enhanced by specialized programs including Activate Academy (competency-based learning), AP & Dual Credit courses through university partnerships, InterSCession (annual service/mission week), and comprehensive College & Career Resources. Student development extends through Athletics (14 varsity sports), Fine Arts (band, choir, theater, visual arts), and Spiritual Life programming (chapel, Bible curriculum, worldview integration). Support services include Warrior Kids Club before/after-school care, Indexed Tuition financial assistance, International Student Program, and Consortium Scholarships for transfers from partner schools. The school maintains dual accreditation through ACSI and Cognia, and serves families from over 20 South King County cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Activate Academy: Innovative competency-centered learning program at Seattle Christian School offering project-based learning, internships, and flexible schedules for students.

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood / preschool education on the school's SeaTac campus as the entry point of its K-12 continuum, targeting families seeking faith-based early education.
• Elementary School Program Faith-based elementary education for grades K-5 on the SeaTac campus, with academics integrated with a Christian worldview.
• Middle School Program Faith-based middle school instruction for grades 6-8 on the same SeaTac campus, providing continuity for graduating elementary students.
• High School Program Faith-based high school instruction for grades 9-12 at the SeaTac campus, culminating in a high school diploma and college preparation.
• Athletics Program Co-curricular athletics for enrolled students as part of the broader school experience.
• Fine Arts Program Fine arts instruction as a co-curricular offering to enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of recent graduates pursue post-secondary education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northwest Nazarene UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership allowing SCS students to earn college credit for AP Literature, English Lit, Chemistry, and Civics courses. Students earning C or higher receive transferable college credit at $75/credit.
• Northwest UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership for Precalculus and Statistics courses. Students earning C or higher receive transferable college credit at $65/credit, billed through SCS.
• Colorado Christian UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership providing college credit opportunities for qualifying SCS courses.
• Grand Canyon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership giving SCS students access to GCU online classes taught by GCU faculty. Students can earn college credit while exploring passions during junior and senior year.
• Valley Christian SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecondary consortium partner school. Students completing K-6 or K-8 at Valley Christian receive $1,500/year scholarship at SCS, renewable each year.
• Brooklake Christian SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecondary consortium partner school. Students completing program receive $1,500/year scholarship at SCS, renewable each year through 12th grade.
• Glendale Christian SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecondary consortium partner school. Students completing program receive $1,500/year scholarship at SCS, renewable each year.
• Grace Lutheran Church PreschoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElementary consortium partner. Students completing preschool program and enrolling at SCS for K or 1st grade receive $1,000 first-year scholarship.
• John Knox Community PreschoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElementary consortium partner. Students completing program and enrolling at SCS for K or 1st grade receive $1,000 first-year scholarship.
• Beautiful Savior Lutheran SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElementary consortium partner. Students completing preschool program and enrolling at SCS receive $1,000 first-year scholarship.
• Nisqually LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic conference membership. SCS high school competes in 14 varsity sports as part of Nisqually League. League includes schools from EARCOS and WIAA networks.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valley Christian School: Auburn, WA-based Christian K-8 school that is an SCS consortium partner (transfer students receive $1,500/year scholarships). Direct feeder/competitor in the South King County market with overlapping geographic catchment.
• King's Schools: Interdenominational evangelical Christian K-12 school in Puyallup, WA, with a comparable faith-based curriculum, athletics program, and tuition-driven non-profit model serving South Puget Sound families. Closest competitor given shared interdenominational evangelical identity and similar program structure.
• Bellevue Christian School: Three-campus evangelical Christian K-12 school on the Eastside of Puget Sound with a similar faith-integration model, tuition revenue base, and dual-credit/AP offerings. Direct peer with comparable mission and slightly larger geographic reach than SCS.
• Cedar Park Christian Schools: Multi-campus evangelical Christian K-12 system in the greater Seattle area. Comparable faith-based curriculum, athletics, and tuition model; SCS is differentiated by single-campus vertical integration whereas Cedar Park operates multiple locations.
• Northwest Christian Schools: Interdenominational evangelical Christian K-12 school in Spokane, WA, with similar mission, faith-integration curriculum, athletics, and college-prep outcomes. Strong comparison point for SCS's operational model outside the Puget Sound region.
• Brooklake Christian School: K-8 Christian school in Federal Way, WA, that is an SCS consortium partner. Competes for the same South King County faith-based K-8 families but does not offer high school, making it both a competitor and a feeder into SCS secondary.
• Glendale Christian School: Smaller Christian K-8 school that is an SCS consortium partner feeding secondary transfers with $1,500/year scholarships. Direct peer in the South King County market competing for similar faith-based K-8 families.

Broad incumbents

• Charles Wright Academy: Independent non-sectarian private K-12 school in Tacoma, WA, with similar tuition-driven model, small class sizes, and strong college placement. Comparable in size and academic outcomes though non-faith-based.
• Bear Creek School: Independent private Christian school in Redmond, WA serving K-12 with a college-prep focus. Broader incumbent in the Puget Sound private school market with a more established reputation and larger endowment base.
• Eastside Preparatory School: Independent non-sectarian private school in Kirkland, WA, serving grades 5-12. Comparable in tuition level, college-prep outcomes, and selective admissions posture, but non-faith-based; competes for the same high-achieving Puget Sound families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/user38423822
• Facebookfacebook.com/seattlechristianschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/seattlechristianschool
• Xx.com/scs_collegeinfo

Compliance3 records

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