Village Christian School (California)

Founded in 1949, Village Christian School has provided a Christian education in the greater Los Angeles area for more than 64 years. From its beginnings in a small church building with only 40 elementary students, VCS has grown to approximately 1,100 students (K-12) on a 110-acre campus, 30 of which are developed. Village Christian School was founded by Pastor Phil Gibson, pastor of the Village Christian Church in Burbank. == Academic achievement ==

In 2003, Village Christian School was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education. In 2019, students passed 73% of all AP exams administered, performing notably better than national averages in many subject areas. In 2017, every student in the graduating class was accepted into at least one four-year school. == Academic accreditations ==

Village Christian School is accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), one of six regional associations that accredit public and private secondary school colleges, and universities in the United States. Village Christian School is also accredited by CESA (Council on Educational Standards and Accountability). It is the first California school to be admitted as a Member of Council to the CESA organization. ==Memberships==

• California Scholarship Federation (CSF) • California Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section (CIF) • National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) • College Board • California Interscholastic Society (CIS) • International Scholarship Federation (ISF) • Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA) == Notable alumni ==

• Jerrick Ahanmisi (2015), basketball player • Bennie Boatwright (2015), basketball player == References ==