Berean Christian High School

Berean Christian High School is primarily a college preparatory high school where the Christian faith is fully integrated into all courses. It is located in Walnut Creek, California, 25 miles east of San Francisco. It has served the east bay area since 1969 and has been located at the Walnut Creek campus since 1985.

The curriculum is designed to prepare students to enter the college of their choice. The year is organized into two semesters; students are expected to carry a minimum of five classes each semester. School hours are 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, after which athletics, activities and after-school programs begin. In addition to the required classes, students may choose from a wide variety of electives.

• Grades 9-12
• Average Class Size: 22
• Attendance: 400
• Class of 2008: 89
• Faculty: 33
• Alumni: 2118
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 22 to 1

Berean Christian students and families enjoy a beautiful 6.3 acre campus with 5 major buildings providing:

• 24 Classrooms
• Science Lab
• Computer Labs
• Teacher Workroom
• Art Room
• Practical Arts Room
• Choral/Band Room
• Weight Room
• Gymnasium
• Library
• Athletic Field
• College Career Center (CCC)
• Administration Building>
• Student Center

CIF North Coast Section Championships:
• Softball – 2003 (Second), 2004, 2005 (second), 2010 (second)
• Track (Boys) - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006
• Track (Girls) - 2006

2010 - 2011 CIF-NCS Academic Championship Teams (Top 3 in GPA):
FALL
• Girls' Volleyball
• Football
WINTER
• Girls' Basketball
• Girls' Soccer
SPRING
• Boys' Track
• Boys' Volleyball
• Girls' Swimming
• Golf
• Softball

Diablo Valley Athletic League Championships:
• Girls Volleyball (2008, 2009, 2010)
• Golf (2008)

Bay County League - East Championships:
• Basketball (Boys) - 2007
• Basketball (Girls) - 2001-2004, 2007
• Track (Boys) - 2001-2007
• Softball – 2001-2007
• Volleyball (Girls) – 2004, 2005, 2007
• Cross Country (Girls) - 2002
• Track (Girls) - 2001-2007
• Baseball - 2007

Extracurricular Athletic Teams:
• 19 varsity teams

Participation on athletic teams:
• 2/3 of Berean students participate on at least one athletic team.

Chorus, 2 select vocal groups, stage/concert band, and beginning guitar; Beginning and advanced drama classes - 4 major performances per year.

Performing Arts Participation
• Theatre = 71 students
• Choir = 63 students

Computers are regularly used by teachers in all academic classes as well as support applications. The entire campus is fully networked and teachers, faculty and staff maintain e-mail accounts. Computers are provided for general student use in the Library. These computers are provided with filtered Internet access, printer accessibility, and application software to include the Microsoft Office Suite.

Berean Christian High School utilizes RENweb.com, a school management software that allows parents and students internet access to information associated with their students classroom activities. We have found tremendous value associated with the use of this service which facilitates a secure link between parents and teachers thus enabling a more cooperative relationship. Additionally the school maintains a comprehensive web site as a tool of communication to all constituency.

Some of the college and university acceptances of our recent graduates include: Academy of Art, Arizona State University, Art Institute of SF, Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, Cal Baptist University, CSU – Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Monterey, Northridge, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Stanislaus, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Pomona, Cedarville, Colorado State, Concordia Irvine, Corban, Drexel, Fresno Pacific, Hampton University, Indiana Wesleyan, John Brown University, Liberty, The Master’s College, Northwestern Christian, NYU, North Park, Northwest University, Pacific Lutheran University, Point Loma University, Princeton University, Saint Mary’s College, Seattle-Pacific University, Simpson University, U.S. Naval Academy, UC – Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Diego, Trinity Western University, University of Arizona, University of the Redlands, University of San Francisco, University of Southern California, Vanguard University, Villanova, Westmont College, Wheaton College, Whitworth College, Xavier

• AP courses currently offered include: English, Calculus, United States History, Studio Art, Physics, European History.
• Honors courses currently offered include: Anatomy and Physiology, Spanish.

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

• Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (ASCD)
• American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)

• Mascot: The Eagle
• School Colors: Blue and Gold

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