Monte Vista Christian School
Overview

Monte Vista Christian School is an independent, coeducational, selective day and boarding school for young men and women in grades 5 through 12, offering a college preparatory education in the Christian tradition and context. MVCS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). MVCS is authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. MVCS is on the cutting edge of technology in the classrooms. MVCS was one of the first to digitize our entire library first in the world to integrate the ipad and ipad 2 into the classroom and one of the largest 1:1 ipad launches with 640 high school students personally carrying one. Founded in Watsonville, California in 1926, our beautiful 100-acre campus is next to an 18 hole golf course. It is made up of ponds, trails, six athletic fields, two gymnasiums, tennis courts, swimming pool and an equestrian center. Our Harkness Table concept in small classroom settings, challenging curriculum, and support programs will allow us to be the premier college preparatory Christian school in northern California, committed to preparing students to be world changers.
Academics
Department Director Susan Swing
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Average Class Size: 18
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 62
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 52.0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Peer Tutoring
- Technology Center
- Writing Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
History
- European History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Faith
- Religious Studies
- The Bible
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Electronics
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Physics
- Robotics
- Psychology
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Probability
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
- Robotics
- Graphic Design
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Orchestra
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Internships
- Leadership
- Physical Education
- Robotics
- Student Council
- Digital Design
- Maker Space
Distinctive or New Programs
- M
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 60
Number of Girls Dorms: 0
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Kitchen
Student Life
Students' time at MVC will produce: • strong relationships • memorable experiences • transformation of your life by discovering God and His purpose for your life. We encourage you to be a responsible MVC student and Residence Life community member to support an atmosphere of • Honesty • Respect • Responsibility • Kindness
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Pool
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Dorm Proctors
- FCA
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Mock Trial
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Morgan Matos
Athletics Department Director: Matt Coleman
Arts
- Acting
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Orchestra
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Equestrian
- Horseback Riding
Graduates
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99.0%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship:
Current Endowment Amount: $
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 29
Total Day: 744
Total Enrollment: 773
Boys: 384
Girls: 389
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 5-12
School Type: Middle, High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $58,500
5-Day Boarding: $43,875
Day Tuition Fee: $17,950
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: %
Average Awarded: $
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $
Contact
Director of Admissions: Kim Dawes
Admissions Phone: 831 722 8178 x194
Fax: 831 722 0361
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mvcs.org
Nearby Schools
- Santa Catalina School - 28mi / 45 km
- The Athenian School - 59mi / 96 km
- Archbishop Riordan High School - 64mi / 102 km
- San Domenico School - 84mi / 136 km
- Midland School - 182mi / 293 km
- Dunn School - 186mi / 300 km
