Shoreline Christian School

What Shoreline Christian School does

Shoreline Christian School (SCS) is a private, nonprofit Christian school operating a single campus at 2400 NE 147th St in Shoreline, Washington, founded in 1952 and owned by the Christian School Society of Seattle. The school delivers preschool through 12th-grade education under a parent-run governance model in which the School Board is composed of current and former parents and approximately 65% of staff are parents of current or former students. Students are drawn from over 100 different churches, making the community multi-denominational, and the school maintains an average class size of 17 with an 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school runs a unified K-12 academic program built on a Christian worldview, with grade-band offerings including Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary (K-5, 18:1 ratio), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Technology infrastructure consists of Google Classroom for learning management and Chromebooks issued to middle school students; no proprietary platform or advanced tooling is indicated. Academic differentiation is delivered through two external higher-education partnerships: the University of Washington's College in the Classroom program (for-credit UW courses taught by SCS faculty in lieu of AP) and Dordt University's dual-credit program. Supporting programs include a 15-team Chargers Athletics program (fall, winter, spring sports), Charger Kids Club extended care, Summer Camp and sports-specific camps, an annual Auction, and faith-development curriculum. The International Student Program enrolls F-1 visa students with host-family placement at $20,870 (K-5) and $24,200 (6-12) for 2026-2027, with a 3% prepayment discount offered before August 18.

Revenue mechanics center on annual tuition subscription billing, augmented by monthly extended-care subscriptions ($325-$825), summer-camp fees ($300-$400 per week), sports-camp fees, and fundraising through the annual Auction supporting the Charger Impact Fund. Financial aid is material: 48% of students receive tuition assistance and 22% of the annual budget is allocated to financial aid, constraining realized tuition yield. Enrollment for 2026-2027 is currently open.

Name

Shoreline Christian School

Legal name

Shoreline Christian School

Website

https://shorelinechristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shoreline Christian School is a private, nonprofit K-12 Christian school in Shoreline, WA, founded in 1952 and serving preschool through 12th grade on a single campus for families drawn from over 100 churches, with parent-run governance and multi-denominational Christian education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

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 school programs
• Preschool through high school
• Extended child care
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Shoreline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition charged to families for K-12 education. Domestic tuition rates vary by grade level. Financial aid available to 48% of students.
2. International Student Tuition: Higher tuition rates for international students: $20,870 for grades K-5 and $24,200 for grades 6-12, billed annually, semi-annually, or quarterly.
3. Summer Camp Programs: Full-day summer camp programs from June through August. 3-day week at $300 or 5-day week at $400. Sports-specific camps (volleyball, basketball) also offered.
4. Charger Kids Club Extended Care: Before and after school care program with tiered monthly rates based on hours used ($325-$825/month) and hourly drop-in rates at $18/hour.
5. Sports Camps: Volleyball camp at $250/student for girls entering 4th-8th grade; Basketball camp offered at no additional cost mentioned for students entering 1st-8th grade.
6. Annual Auction: Fundraising event supporting the Charger Impact Fund (student enrichment, staff excellence, tuition assistance). Proceeds from silent and live auctions plus fund-a-need donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shoreline Christian School is a private Christian school offering a continuous academic program from Preschool through 12th Grade on a single campus in Shoreline, WA. The school delivers faith-integrated classroom instruction, before- and after-school care (Charger Kids Club), summer camp programs, interscholastic athletics across 15 teams, and an international student program. It enrolls families from more than 100 churches and operates an 11:1 to 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio depending on grade level.

Product overview

Shoreline Christian School is a private Christian school offering a unified educational program from Preschool through 12th Grade on a single campus in Shoreline, WA. The school provides a comprehensive academic program organized by grade level (Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8, and High School 9-12), with each level building upon the previous one through a faith-integrated curriculum. Supporting programs include Charger Kids Club extended care, Summer Camp, Athletics (15 teams across three seasons), an International Student Program, and faith development initiatives. The school was founded in 1952 and serves families from over 100 churches, emphasizing small class sizes (average 17 students, 18:1 ratio in elementary) and personalized attention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Play-based Christian preschool for children aged 3-4, located at Shoreline Christian Reformed Church adjacent to the main campus, with a private playground, remodeled kitchen, and child-sized bathrooms.
• Pre-Kindergarten Program Full-day and half-day Christian pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds (before September 1st), focused on social-emotional development through hands-on, play-based learning.
• Kindergarten Program Private Christian kindergarten for 5-year-olds (before September 1st) featuring gentle routines, guided play, learning centers, and Christian values integration.
• Elementary School Program (Grades K-5) Comprehensive elementary education with small class sizes (18:1 student-teacher ratio), hands-on learning, and Christian worldview integration across core subjects.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Private Christian middle school program using an 8-period modified block schedule, flexible start times, and preparation for high school. Chromebook devices are issued to middle school students.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) Private Christian high school program with an 8-period modified block schedule, University of Washington College in the Classroom partnership, and Dual Credit options through Dordt University.
• Charger Kids Club (Extended Care) Before and after school care program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, available 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with tiered monthly rates from $325 to $825 and hourly drop-in at $18/hour.
• Summer Camp Program Full-day summer camp from June through August with Weekly 3-Day ($300) and Weekly 5-Day ($400) options, plus specialized Volleyball and Basketball camps.
• Athletics Program Charger Athletics offering Fall (Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country), Winter (Basketball), and Spring (Track and Field) sports across 15 teams for middle and high school students.
• International Student Program Program welcoming international students into the faith-based learning environment with assistance finding English-speaking host families; 2026-2027 tuition is $20,870 (K-5) and $24,200 (6-12).

Quantifiable outcome

• 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio enables personalized attention
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UW's College in the Classroom program. SCS teachers certified to teach UW college-level classes, allowing students to receive college credits reflected on their college transcript. Offered in lieu of traditional AP classes.
• Dordt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDordt University offers Dual Credit classes to SCS high school students at reduced college tuition rates, counting for college credit. Students may take these online classes during designated study hall time.
• Shoreline Christian Reformed ChurchminorOthersPreschool program operates in dedicated space at the church location adjacent to main campus. Church provides facility for Elementary concerts and Grandparents Day events.
• Camp FirwoodminorOthersAnnual Middle School Retreat held at Camp Firwood. Day trip filled with outdoor games, watersports, and community building activities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Northwest Christian Schools (Spokane): Regional peer: another Pacific Northwest private Christian K-12 school with comparable multi-denominational community structure, college-prep focus, and athletic program scale.
• Portland Christian Schools: Regional peer: a private Christian K-12 school system in Portland, OR with comparable faith-integrated curriculum, athletics, and extended care programs; serves the broader Pacific Northwest family segment.

Emerging players

• The Bear Creek School: Adjacent peer: an independent Christian/college-prep school in Redmond, WA serving K-12 with a similar emphasis on small class sizes and dual-credit college options, though broader Protestant rather than Reformed-rooted identity.
• Holy Names Academy: Adjacent peer: a Seattle-area Catholic private high school serving grades 9-12; competes for faith-seeking families seeking rigorous college-prep at a similar tuition tier.

Direct peers

• Eastside Christian School: Direct peer: another small faith-based K-12 school in the Seattle metro, similar multi-denominational positioning, extended care, and summer programs aimed at Christian families.
• King's Schools: Direct peer: a private Christian preschool-12 school in the Seattle metro serving a similar faith-based family demographic with comparable college-prep programming, dual-credit options, and athletics.
• Seattle Christian School: Direct peer: another small private inter-denominational Christian K-12 school in the Seattle metro offering faith-integrated academics, athletics, and similar tuition scale; competes for the same Shoreline/north-Seattle family segment.
• Bellevue Christian School: Direct peer: private Christian K-12 school on the Eastside of Seattle metro, comparable in faith integration, class size, and tuition structure; competes for overlapping family pools in greater Puget Sound.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/shoreline-christian-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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