South Christian High School

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South Christian High School
Address
South Christian High School
7979 Kalamazoo Avenue SE

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49315

Coordinates 42°49′9″N85°37′40″W / 42.81917°N 85.62778°W / 42.81917; -85.62778
Information
Type Private Christian
MottoAnchored in God's Word
Established1954
Head of schoolAaron Meckes
Teaching staff50+
Grades9-12 Freshman-Senior
Enrollment690
Color(s)Navy Blue and White/Silver
Nickname Sailors
Website www.schs.org

South Christian High School (SCHS) is a private Christian high school in Byron Center, Michigan. It offers classes from the 9th through 12th grade. SCHS is affiliated with Moline Christian School, Byron Center Christian School, Dutton Christian School, Legacy Christian School, all of which provide K-8 Education. [1] They currently compete in the OK Gold Conference in sports.

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Academics

South Christian High School provides Advanced Placement courses in math, physics, social studies, and English.

Notable alumni

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References

  1. South Christian High School Archived 2007-07-11 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Holmes, Rikki Jo, "Local Olympian reflects on how medal changed his life", Wood TV 8, Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  3. "'I was in shock': How one Grand Rapids basketball great got his shot at playing with Jordan and the Bulls". 11 May 2020.