About

Santiam Christian is a unique educational environment. Each and every day we strive to balance overall academic rigor with individual accomplishment, Christian world-view with cultural influence, and our integration and emphasis of community and family with the needs of each individual. While we are not a perfect place, we believe God has called us to this responsibility and we do our best to answer that call with excellence and yet humility.

Explore some more about SC’s offerings and accomplishments below!

Character, Leadership, Community.

  • Our 29-acre campus is located just off Highway 99W in Adair Village, 6 miles north of Corvallis, 8 miles northwest of Albany, and 12 miles south of Monmouth, Oregon. See more here.

  • Santiam Christian High School is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Cognia, and meets all requirements for graduation of the Oregon State Department of Education. See more about our history and path to accreditation here.

  • Founded in 1979, Santiam Christian Schools is operated as a non-denominational, non-profit corporation, and is not affiliated with a church or ministry organization. See more about our history here.

  • Starting with 55 students in 1979, Santiam Christian Schools currently enrolls a student body of 779 students (High School 251, Junior High - 122, Elementary - 341, and Preschool - 65). Inquire about admissions here

  • Students attend over 110 different churches in the area. Four different, age specific chapel services are held weekly on campus for the students and staff.

  • Students come from seven counties and the following communities:

    • Albany — 42%

    • Corvallis / Philomath — 26%

    • Dallas/Monmouth/Independence/Rickreall/Amity — 24%

    • Adair Village — 3%

    • Salem/Keizer/Jefferson — 2%

    • Turner/Tangent/Shedd/Monroe/Brownsville/Halsey — 2%

    • Lebanon/Scio — 1%

  • Five administrators, a teaching faculty of approximately 65, and a wonderful support staff. Meet our staff here.

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  • Admission is selective. Students are evaluated on the basis of their transcripts, test scores, recommendations, and a personal interview. Santiam Christian does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin. See more about Admissions here.

  • The class of 2024 was offered just under $5,059,500 in scholarships. Each of the 51 graduates articulated confident next steps toward their desired future. 75% chose to continue their education at a 4-year university and 19% pursued training through community college, trade school, military, or certificate programs, and 6% entered the workforce.

  • Santiam Christian Schools has an operational budget of $7.4 million. Approximately 16% of the budget is supplemented with outside income. Financial Aid is provided to 19% of all students. See more about our Financial Aid offerings here.

  • Bus routes are provided into Albany, Corvallis, Monmouth, Dallas, Independence, and Millersburg.

    • SAT scores for college-bound seniors: SC consistently scores above the state and national averages on the Scholastic Aptitude Test, and other standardized tests.

    • Achievement Testing: Santiam Christian utilizes the NWEA MAP test as our school-wide assessment. Scores are well above the national averages and specifically above other Christian Schools in the Northwest.

    • Advanced Placement/Honors/Dual Credit Courses: Five Advanced Placement courses are offered: Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, U.S. Government and Politics, Statistics, and U.S. History. SC also offers six honors courses and seven courses are available for dual enrollment with LBCC.

    • AP Students Tested (Grades 11-12): More than a third of SC students take one or more AP courses during their junior or senior years. SC pass rates are significantly higher than state and national averages.

    • Member of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) – 3A division

    • Sports are available to all age groups. Sports included at the High School level are:

      • Football

      • Volleyball

      • Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country

      • Men’s & Women’s Soccer

      • Men’s & Women’s Basketball

      • Wrestling

      • Cheer

      • Baseball

      • Men’s & Women’s Track & Field

    • 33 Oregon State Championships

    • Numerous Individual State Champions

    See more about our Athletics Program here.

    • The Oregonian Cup is awarded to the top overall school in the state, based on size. Since the award began in 1999, SC has never ranked outside the top five.

    • Multiple Choir State Championships

    • Outstanding Drama Department with three yearly productions

    • Award-winning yearbook, year after year

    See more about our Arts Department and offerings here.