Founded in 1966, Mountain State Christian School was the first Protestant school in West Virginia! MSCS offers academic excellence from K3 to Grade 12 with a Christian, Bible-based curriculum. MSCS is now accepting applications for student admission!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,800
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
1966
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Please contact MSCS for current rates.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- OurGUIDING PRINCIPLESform the foundation that drives us at Mountain State Christian School. Whether in theboardroom or the classroom, every decision make is filtered through the guiding principles.
- 1-CHRIST CENTERED EDUCATION: MSCS strives to ensure our educational ENVIRONMENTAL are filtered through a CHRIST CENTERED lens. It is our belief that a Christ centered education best prepares students to beResponsblE cOntribUtingmembers of society. A Christ centered education is more than theology. Moral and ethic instruction, character building and personal responsibility are a few of the many areas that a Christ centered education covers.
- 2_PARENTENTAL ENGAGEMENT: Thesuccessof the student is directly connected to the level of parentalEngaGement.MSCS works to build open and clear lines of communication with parents. This partnership in which both the school and the home are reinforcing the same values is one of the advantages of a private school. When this partnership is maximized, it create the maximum educational impact for students.
- 3-PREPARATION FOR ADULTHOOD: Education is more than the pursuit of knowledge. This is why at MSCS we work dilegently to create educational environments which prepare our students to successfully transition into adulthood. Our learning environments are carefully crafted to ensure that our students are prepared to beCONTRIBUTING MEMBERSto society.
- 4- PERSONALIZED LEARNING: Education is most effective when it is personalized. At MSCS our students are more thanenrollment number. Our staff labors to get to know each student on a personal level to ensure that each student is getting the most of our learning environments.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mountain State Christian School cost?
Mountain State Christian School's tuition is approximately $2,800 for private students.
What sports does Mountain State Christian School offer?
Mountain State Christian School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for Mountain State Christian School?
The application deadline for Mountain State Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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