Covenant Christian High School (Indianapolis)

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Covenant Christian High School
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Covenant Christian High School (Indianapolis)
7525 West 21st Street

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46214

United States
Coordinates 39°47′34″N86°17′35″W / 39.79278°N 86.29306°W / 39.79278; -86.29306
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Type Private Christian High school
MottoMinds Enlightened, Hearts Enflamed, Lives Transformed
Religious affiliation(s) Non-denominational Christian
Established1997
PrincipalAndy Goodwin
Staff
  • Donald "Donnie" Fishburn, Dean of Students
  • David Trujillo, Academic Dean
Faculty27
Grades 912
Gender Coeducational
Enrollment364 (2017–2018)
Student to teacher ratio12:1
Color(s)   Burgundy and Forest Green
Athletics IHSAA
Athletics conference Circle City Conference
Sports
  • volleyball (women's and men's)
  • softball
  • baseball
  • tennis (men's and women's)
  • golf (men's and women's)
  • basketball (men's and women's)
  • soccer (men's and women's)
  • men's football
  • co-ed swimming
  • co-ed track and field
  • and co-ed cross country
Team nameWarrior
Accreditations ASCI, IDOE, AdvancED
NewspaperThe Veritas
Tuition$12,200
Feeder schoolsKingsway Christian School, Traders Point Christian Academy
Website Official website OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Covenant Christian High School is a private non-denominational Christian high school located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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History

Covenant Christian High School began in 1995 as a group of 16 freshmen meeting in the basement of Chapel Rock Christian Church on the west side of Indianapolis. Groundbreaking for the construction of a separate school building started in 1996 after a financial endowment from the locally based industrial technology firm Lastech. In 1997, the first classes were held in the building and the initial class graduated in 1999.

Awards

In March 2003, Covenant Christian High School was recognized by Christianity Today as the "Best Christian Place to Work" in the United States for the private schools category. The study was administered by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute and is the largest poll ever conducted on the attitudes of employees at Christian workplaces with more than 8,500 respondents. The school was also given exemplary accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools. [1] [2]

Athletics

Covenant Christian High School's mascot is the Warrior. Sports teams include volleyball (women's and men's), softball, baseball, tennis (men's and women's), golf (men's and women's), basketball (men's and women's), soccer (men's and women's), men's football, co-ed swimming, co-ed track and field, and co-ed cross country. Covenant Teams have advanced to the state finals in several sports, including, but not limited to, men's soccer, women's volleyball, and women's basketball. In the fall of 2020, the Warriors football team won the IHSAA State Final in Class 1A. Covenant has won several other tournaments and championships.

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References

  1. Lee, Helen. "Best Christian Places to Work: Freedom and Grace". ChristianityToday.com.
  2. "Home | Covenant Christian High School".