2010 - 2011 School Profile

Tri-City Christian School at a glance

1. The Community

Tri-City Christian High is located in Vista, California, just seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in northern San Diego County. With more than twenty-five educational institutions for Vista youth, and a business park that is home to over 800 companies, it is no wonder that Vista has been named one of the "50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family.” With a population of 94,431 Vista has a rich history and progressive future.

2. School Characteristics

Tri-City Christian School was founded by Tri-City Church in 1971. Today the school exists as a preschool-12, coeducational, college-preparatory school with selective admissions. The curriculum is rigorous, and high moral standards are encouraged and expected. Approximately 80% of our graduates will enter 4-year universities, with the remaining 20% entering 2-year colleges.

3. Expected School-wide Learning Responses (ESLR)

4. Curricular Distinctives

All subjects are taught from a biblical, Christian worldview, and every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, is used to build godly character. Authentic biblical integration is the hallmark of our curriculum as we seek to unify an uncompromised core of knowledge, a thoroughly biblical worldview, the opportunity to discover individual gifts and talents, the practice of moral and social responsibility, and transcendent purpose. The goal of the curriculum is to equip students to intentionally, effectively, and humbly engage and impact the culture in a redemptive manner.

5. Advanced Courses

All courses are college preparatory and the courses listed below are taught at an advanced level. In order of increasing level of difficulty, courses may be designated as Honors (H) or Advance Placement (AP). Weighting is explained under “Grade Average Computation.”

Math: Algebra II/Trigonometry (H), Pre-Calculus (H), AP Calculus
English: Literature (H), World Literature (H), American Literature (H), British Literature (H), AP Language, AP Literature
History: World History (H), AP World History, US History (H), AP US History, Civics & Economics (H)
Science: Biology (H), Chemistry (H), AP Biology, AP Chemistry.

6. AP Pass Rate

TCCS students consistently score well above the state and national averages for AP course pass rates.