Grace Brethren Junior/Senior High School

Grace Brethren Junior/Senior High School

Private Day School – Simi Valley , California

Founded in 1978, Grace Brethren is a competitive coeducational, College Preparatory High School located in the heart of Simi Valley, California. The faculty and administration at Grace Brethren serve over 300 students from 9th to 12th grade. With international students limited to only 7% of the total student population, Grace Brethren is great environment to experience American culture and life.

Grace Brethren is proud to offer international students a comprehensive college prep academic, arts and athletics curriculum including biblical training, all from a Christian worldview. Students will have the opportunity to challenge themselves with over 10 different AP courses offered at Grace. The curriculum at Grace has allowed a majority of students to go on to be successful at numerous universities around the world.

Location
Simi Valley is a mid-sized city located approximately one hour north-west of Los Angeles. International students can visit a variety of parks, shopping, theaters and other forms of entertainment within the city. Simi Valley is found within driving distance to some of California's most famous Universities such as University of California Los Angeles, Pepperdine University, and University of Southern California and many others.

Area Population: 126,414
City Website: City of Simi Valley

Dates
Estimated Start Date: Mid-August
Estimated End Date: Early June 

School Facts

 

Student Population

Co-Educational

Number of Students

320 (7% international)

Grades

9-12

Average Class Size

Mid 20's

ESL Programs

No

IB Programs

No

Offer Diploma

Yes

School Uniform

Yes

Campus Size

13 Acres

Religious Affiliation

Christian

SAT Average

1596

Foreign Languages

  • Spanish

Arts

  • Art
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  • Ceramics
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  • Choir
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  • Drama
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  • Film Production
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  • Graphic Arts
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  • Photography

AP Courses

  • Art
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  • Biology
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  • Calculus
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  • Chemistry
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  • English Language and Composition
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  • European History
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  • Physics
  • Spanish Language
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  • Statistics
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  • US Government
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  • US History

Sports

  • Basketball
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  • Cross Country
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  • Equestrian
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  • Football
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  • Golf
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  • Soccer
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  • Softball
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  • Spring Track
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  • Swimming
  • Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

  • California Scholastic Federation
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  • Community Service
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  • Equestrian
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  • Film
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  • Leadership
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  • Mock Trial
  • National Honors Society
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  • National Art Honor Society
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  • Robotics
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  • Science
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  • Spanish
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  • Speech
  • Thespian National Society
Partial List of College and University Acceptances
 

Arizona State University, Art Institute of Chicago, Azusa Pacific University, Baylor University, Biola University, Bob Jones University, Boston University, Brigham Young University, Brooks Institute of Photography, California Baptist University, California Lutheran University, California State University – Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Northridge, Pomona, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Marcos, Sonoma, California Institute of Performing Arts,  Campbell University, Catholic University of America, Cedarville College, Central Washington State University, Chapman University, Christian Heritage College, Clemson University, College of Notre Dame, Colorado Christian University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University – Pueblo, Columbia University, Corban College, Embry Riddle Aeronautics University, Evangelical College, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Fashion Institute of Technology New York, George Fox University, George Washington University, Gordon College, Grace College, Grand Canyon University, Greenville College, Grove City College, Hope International University, Indiana Wesleyan University, Ithaca College, La Sierra University, Lamar University, Liberty University, Life Pacific College, Loyola Marymount University,  Marion Military Institute, Marymount University, Massillon Bible College, Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Missouri State University, Moody Bible Institute, Multnomah Bible College, Newbold College,  New Mexico Highlands University, New Tribes Bible College, Northern Arizona University, Northwestern University, New York University, Oklahoma Baptist University, Pacific Lutheran University, Pennsylvania State University, Pepperdine University, Philadelphia College of the Bible, Point Loma Nazarene University, Portland State University, Ringling College of Art & Design, Seattle Pacific University, Simpson College, Southern Utah University, St. Olaf College, Texas Christian University, The King’s College, The Master’s College, The Ohio State University, University of Arizona, University of California – Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, University of Chicago, University of Dublin, Ireland, University of Hawaii, University of La Verne, University of Maine, University of Nebraska, University of New Hampshire, University of Portland, University of Redlands, University of San Diego, University of Southern California, University of Washington, Upper Iowa University, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School, U.S. Navy Nuclear School, Valparaiso University, Vanguard University, Virginia Tech, Washington State University, Western Carolina University, Western Michigan University, Westmont College, Wheaton College, Whitworth University, Willamette University, Woodbury University, Word of Life Bible Institute, Yale University

University Acceptance Rate:
98%

Closest International and Local Airports: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
For Details Visit Website: Grace Brethren High School