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Desert Christian Schools
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  • Private, Christian (General)
  • TUCSON, AZ

COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

On this webpage, you will find all DCS communications that have come from the school regarding closure (direct emails from teachers to students and parents are not shared here) and distance learning. You will also find helpful resources, links on how to access google classroom, tips to navigate COVID-19, all our online communications and social media, and much more! Learn More

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Diversity
    grade B+
  3. Teachers
    grade B
  4. College Prep
    grade B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Sports
    grade B+

About

Applying

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$100
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available  

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$11,675
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
75%
Average Financial Aid
$3,860
From Desert Christian Schools

Since Desert Christian Schools (DCS) began in 1986, DCS has been committed to providing a solid spiritual and educational foundation for every student. DCS is an independent, inter-denominational, Christian covenant school that provides a rigorous traditional liberal arts education taught from a biblical worldview. In partnership with Christian families, DCS is committed to providing an educational experience centered on the foundation of a Biblical Christian Worldview.

At DCS, it is our mission to:

1. Pursue excellence in Christian education

2. Foster Christ-Centered relationships

3. Endeavor to meet the unique learning needs of every student

Internationally recognized and accredited, DCS admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students at the school. DCS strives to provide a solid spiritual and educational foundation to all children from preschool through 12th grade.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1160
33 responses
Average ACT
27
8 responses

Award winning Fine Arts program

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The fine arts curriculum of Desert Christian Schools is designed to help students develop the gifts that God has given them to glorify and serve Him. I Peter 4:10 states, “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others.”

Culture & Safety

Poll
94%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 17 responses
Poll
94%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 17 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 40 responses
  • Spirit Week
    28%
  • Grandparent Day Speech Meet Desert Dash
    20%
  • Spirit Week
    15%
  • "Blue out" basket ball games
    8%
  • Sports
    8%
  • The Winter Dance
    8%
  • Desert dash
    5%

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Students

Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
402
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 18 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
$7,720
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    Yes
  • Offers Part Week
    Yes
  • Offers Full Day
    Yes
  • Offers Part Day
    Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1
Poll
89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 18 responses
Poll
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 18 responses
Poll
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 18 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available  
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available  
80%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 20 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 20 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 20 responses

Living in the Area

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  2. Good for Families
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade C+
Median Household Income
$48,058
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$907
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$177,800
National
$244,900

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