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Evaluation method

Ranking Basis

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Weight Distribution: We gathered feedback from thousands of families and consulted over 50 industry experts to create ranking weights tailored to the needs of Asian students.

Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.

Evaluation Mechanism

The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension]: Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews]: FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
A
Matriculation A-
Academics A
Extracurriculars A+
Community A
Reviews B+
At Valley Christian School, our mission is to provide a nurturing environment offering quality education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values in partnership with parents, equipping students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families, and to positively impact their communities and the world. The Junior High School provides sixth, seventh and eighth grade students with a departmentalized approach for all subjects. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for the comprehensive curriculum of the high school by developing good study skill and discipline for more advanced academic work. Honors classes are offered in English, Math and Science. By the time students reach the high school, they have honed their critical and analytical skills and are ready to meet the demands of a challenging curriculum.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$43500
Enrollment
1650
International Students
3%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
66%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:15
AP
25
Average SAT Score
1337
Average ACT Score
27.5
Class Size
23

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 5
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#13 Brown University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 9
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 8
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 5
#25 University of Michigan 5
#25 University of Southern California 12
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 6
#34 University of California: San Diego 5
#38 University of California: Davis 13
#38 University of Texas at Austin 6
#41 Boston University 5
#44 Northeastern University 6
#51 Purdue University 11
#55 Pepperdine University 7
#55 Santa Clara University 15
#55 University of Washington 7
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 5
Arizona State University 15
#121 Chapman University 7
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 15
Foothill College 5
Grand Canyon University 6
San Jose State University 16
University of California: Riverside 7
University of California: Santa Cruz 12
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 11
West Valley College 5
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2017 2014-2016 2014-2015 Total
All schools 193 133 85 60 49
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#3 Harvard College 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#3 Stanford University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#5 Yale University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#6 University of Pennsylvania 5 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 9
#7 Duke University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#7 California Institute of Technology 1 1 1 + 3
#9 Northwestern University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#9 Brown University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1 + 2
#12 Cornell University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#15 University of California: Berkeley 9 8 1 + 1 + 19
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 8 10 1 + 1 + 20
#17 Rice University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#18 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 + 2
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#21 University of Michigan 5 1 + 1 + 7
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1 + 2
#22 Georgetown University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#24 University of Virginia 1 + 1 + 2
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#24 Emory University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#28 University of Southern California 12 7 1 + 1 + 1 + 22
#28 University of California: San Diego 5 1 1 + 1 + 8
#28 University of California: Davis 13 10 1 + 1 + 25
#33 University of California: Irvine 9 1 + 1 + 11
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#35 New York University 5 6 1 + 1 + 13
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 6 1 + 7
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1 + 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 6 1 1 + 1 + 9
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#40 University of Washington 7 6 1 + 1 + 1 + 16
#40 Tufts University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#43 Boston University 5 1 + 1 + 1 + 8
#47 Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Texas A&M University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#47 Lehigh University 1 1
#47 University of Georgia 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#51 Purdue University 11 6 1 + 1 + 19
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1 + 2
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 + 1 + 2
#53 Northeastern University 6 6 1 + 1 + 14
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1 + 2
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 + 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 1
#60 North Carolina State University 1 + 1
#60 Santa Clara University 15 19 34
#60 Brandeis University 1 + 1
#66 Brigham Young University 1 + 1
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 1 + 1 + 3
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1
#76 Pepperdine University 7 1 + 1 + 9
#76 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#76 Colorado School of Mines 1 + 1
#76 University of Delaware 1 + 1
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#86 Marquette University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1 + 2
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#93 Baylor University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#93 Loyola Marymount University 5 11 16
#93 University of Iowa 1 + 1
#96 University of Alabama 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 1 + 2
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#105 Arizona State University 15 15
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 + 2
#105 American University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#105 San Diego State University 7 7
#124 University of Denver 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#133 University of Vermont 1 + 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1
#133 Chapman University 7 7 14
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1 + 2
#142 Clark University 1 + 1
#142 University of the Pacific 1 1
#195 University of Tulsa 1 + 1 + 2
Grand Canyon University 6 6
University of California: Riverside 7 7
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 11 1 1 + 1 + 14
University of California: Santa Cruz 12 6 1 + 19
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2017 2014-2016 2014-2015 Total
All schools 0 1 22 13 14
#1 Williams College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1 + 2
#4 Wellesley College 1 1 + 2
#4 Swarthmore College 1 + 1
#4 Pomona College 1 + 1
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 + 1
#9 Bowdoin College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#9 Carleton College 1 + 1
#11 Barnard College 1 + 1
#11 Grinnell College 1 + 1
#11 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 1
#11 Wesleyan University 1 + 1
#16 Smith College 1 + 1
#16 Harvey Mudd College 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Davidson College 1 + 1 + 2
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#21 Haverford College 1 + 1
#22 United States Military Academy 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#24 Bates College 1 + 1
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 + 1
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1
#35 Occidental College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#35 Scripps College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#39 Kenyon College 1 + 1
#39 Pitzer College 1 + 1 + 2
#46 Whitman College 1 + 1
#51 The University of the South 1 + 1
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
862
Number of tests taken
2244
86%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(25)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
Human Geography
Physics 1
Physics 1
Physics C: Mechanics
Computer Science Principles
Art History
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
United States History
Psychology
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Sports

(25)
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(103)
3D Animation Club
French Club
Personal Financial Literacy
AI Club
Frisbee Club
PHOSA (Promoting Health-Science through Outreach
3D Animation Club
French Club
Personal Financial Literacy
AI Club
Frisbee Club
PHOSA (Promoting Health-Science through Outreach
Service & Action)
Arabic Culture Club
GenZ: Strive for Growth
Physics Club
Arduino Club
Girls Who Code Club
Political and Social debate club
ARK Club
Greek Language and Culture Club
Quiz Bowl
ASL Club
Habitat For Humanity
Science National Honors Society(VCHS Chapter)
Astronomy Club
Hack Club/Polaris
Science Olympiad Club
AWARE
Hiking Club
Serving the Bay
Be Known and Know Others
Histology Club/Marine Biology
Skate Club
Beyond Borders: Africa Medical Aid
History Club
SMILE (Special Minds In a Loving Environment )
Black Student Union
Hope Hearted
Soccer Club
Blue Crew
IMPACT Missions Club
South Asian Student Union
Blueprint Magazine
Interact Club
Sports Analytics
Book Club
Japanese Culture Club
Spread Sunshine and Smile Club
CAFE (Culture and Food Exploration)
Key Club
Student Corps club
Calligraphy Club
Knitting and Crochet Club
Students of the Year
Cancer Awareness Club (CAC)
Korean Club
Tabletop roleplay
CARE Club
K-ZONE
TAPS
Chemistry Club/USNCO club
Latino Student Union
TEDx/TEDxValleyChristian
Chess Club
Let’s Talk
Theatre Club
Chinese Club
Linguistics Club
UNICEF
Competitive Programming Club
Love Through Music Club
US Medicine and Disease Olympiad Club
Computer Outreach Club
Makers Club
USAPhO Club
Create Your Cause
Manga Research Club
Valley Breathe
Cyber Security Club
Marketing For Impact/Business and Application
Valley Voices
Diversity Matters
Marvel Club
Vietnamese Student Association
Eastern/Asian Art Club
Medical Club
View of the Valley (news)
ECO Club
Miniature Painting Club
Vision is Our Mission
English Essay Writing and Outreach
Mock Trial
Voice of Warriors Booklet Club (VOW)
Ethics Bowl
Model United Nations
Web Development(WebDev) Club
Fashion club
National Art Honors Society
Women in Arts
FCSN Club
National English Honor Society
Women in Leadership
Female Empowerment Movement
Neuroscience Club
Write Unite
Film Club
NHSDA (national honors society ofdance arts)
Youth for Truth
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Arts

(19)
Band
Chorus
Guitar
Jazz
Music Theory
Percussion
Band
Chorus
Guitar
Jazz
Music Theory
Percussion
Piano
Production
String
Theater
Wind Symphony
3D Animation
Art History
Ceramics
Filmmaking
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Art
Design
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https://www.vcs.net
100 Skyway Drive, Ste. 110San Jose, CA 95111
408-513-2507
pchen@vcs.net
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 6-12
Urban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1960
Campus Size: 55 acres
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL iBT iTEP-SLATE Plus
School Code:
TOEFL: 6690

Frequently Ask Questions about Valley Christian Schools

Tell me a bit about Valley Christian Schools.
Valley Christian Schools is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1960 , and currently has about 1650 students, 3.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.vcs.net.
Does Valley Christian Schools have rigorous academic requirements?
Valley Christian Schools is offering 25 AP courses.

Valley Christian Schools also have 66% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Valley Christian Schools students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, California Institute of Technology, Brown University and University of California: Berkeley.
What is the application requirement for Valley Christian Schools?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Valley Christian Schools’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Valley Christian Schools’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Valley Christian Schools in 2024 is $43,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at pchen@vcs.net .
Where is Valley Christian Schools located?
Valley Christian Schools is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Jose, which is about 6 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Jose International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Valley Christian Schools on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Valley Christian Schools is among the most popular schools, within top 114 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Valley Christian Schools has been favorited by 237 users.
How to start with an application with Valley Christian Schools?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Valley Christian Schools. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Valley Christian Schools’s official site: https://www.vcs.net or call them at 408-513-2507.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Valley Christian Schools?
Yes, here are few: Liberty Baptist School, Achiever Christian School and Apostles Lutheran School.

The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Valley Christian Schools?
The overall rating for Valley Christian Schools is A.

The section ratings of Valley Christian Schools are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

San Jose, California
San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley, is the largest city in Northern California by both population and area. As of 2020, the city had a population of over 1 million, making it the most populous city in the Bay Area. Known for its innovation, San Jose is a hub for technology and startups, hosting major companies like Cisco and Adobe. The city is also celebrated for its cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and Mediterranean climate, making it a vibrant and dynamic place to live and work.
Population (2022) 948,279
Cost of Living Higher than average 53%
Nearby Airport San Jose International Airport

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