Parkway Christian School
Parkway Christian School is a private K-12 Christian school located in Sterling Heights, Michigan in the Metro Detroit area.
| Parkway Christian School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
14500 Metro Parkway , 48312 | |
| Coordinates | 42°33′56.2″N 82°59′02.5″W |
| Information | |
| Former names | Bethesda Christian School, Zoe Christian Academy |
| Motto | Challenging Minds, Capturing Hearts, Cultivating Gifts |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | c. 2006 |
| Locale | Large suburb |
| Educational authority | Christian Schools International |
| NCES School ID | A9103422 |
| Head of school | Lila Place |
| Teaching staff | 43 |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Enrollment | 508 (2019-2020) |
| • Pre-kindergarten | 55 |
| • Kindergarten | 28 |
| • Grade 1 | 49 |
| • Grade 2 | 35 |
| • Grade 3 | 22 |
| • Grade 4 | 34 |
| • Grade 5 | 26 |
| • Grade 6 | 31 |
| • Grade 7 | 35 |
| • Grade 8 | 27 |
| • Grade 9 | 33 |
| • Grade 10 | 30 |
| • Grade 11 | 53 |
| • Grade 12 | 50 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Color(s) | Blue and red |
| Mascot | Eagles |
The school formed in 2006, with the merger of Bethesda Christian School and Zoe Christian Academy.[1]
Student demographics
As of the 2019–2020 school year the total enrollment was 508, with 55 of those being pre-k students.[2]
| Race/ethnicity | Enrollment | Percent of student population |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 278 | 61.4% |
| Black | 87 | 19.2% |
| American Indian/
Alaska Native |
40 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 34 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian/
Pacific Islander |
1 | 0.2% |
Tuition and fees
As with most private schools, tuition at Parkway Christian varies based on the number of children a family has enrolled and their grade level, with the highest tuition for a single child during the 2022–2023 school year being $8,925 without fees, and the lowest being $3,675.[3]
| Kindergarten (half day) | Kindergarten (full day) | Grades 1-4 | Grades 5-8 | Grades 9-12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st child | $3,675 | $5,725 | $5,940 | $7,235 | $8,925 |
| 2nd child | $3,620 | $5,510 | $5,615 | $6,915 | $8,295 |
| 3rd child | $3,405 | $4,860 | $5,075 | $6,155 | $7,245 |
Additional fees may also be charged, including fees for: family enrollment, testing, Latchkey services, and athletic participation, among others.[4]
Athletics
As a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), Parkway Christian competes with both public and private schools in the Metro Detroit area. The school is also a member of the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference (MIAC), which comprises fourteen schools divided into two divisions.
A wide variety of sports are offered to students through the school year in both Middle School and Varsity teams.[5]
| Fall sports | Winter sports | Spring sports | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Football, soccer | Basketball | Baseball, golf |
| Girls | Cheer, golf, soccer (middle school only), volleyball | Basketball, cheer | Soccer, softball |
| Coed | Cross country | Volleyball (4th-5th grade only) | Track & field |
The school won the Class D Baseball State Championship in 2016 after beating the St. Patrick Catholic School Shamrocks 10–3.[6] They had faced elimination during the regional round the year prior, losing 0–1 against Novi Franklin Road Christian.[7]
References
- "About Us Archived 2015-06-19 at the Wayback Machine" (Archive). Parkway Christian School. Retrieved on June 19, 2015.
- "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for PARKWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- "2022/2023 New Enrollment Tuition and Fees". Parkway Christian School. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- "Tuition - Parkway Christian School". www.parkwaychristian.org. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- "Parkway Christian High School". Parkway Christian High School. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- "MHSAA > Game Event Details". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- "Score Center | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
