Academic Philosophy

Academic development is the primary goal of Faith Christian School. The sincere desire of the administration, faculty and staff at Faith is to provide the best educational program possible. Each class is taught from a conservative, Bible-believing perspective and students are challenged to develop the character necessary to achieve a level of excellence that will help them succeed in their spiritual life and their future career. The faculty and staff are committed to the basic philosophy of constant improvement. The teachers attend workshops and seminars in a continuous search for improved ways of educating and training young people. The heart that drives Faith's academic philosophy is that each teacher realizes that sitting in their classrooms are future leaders and servants of Jesus Christ.

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Standardized Testing​

Life is full of "pop quizzes" and tests, and, at FCS, we are no different. Although students are subjected to tests in their various classes, we also test the students every year, using the Iowa Achievement Test. After the tests are administered in the spring, they are graded and the scores are compared to other Christian schools as well as public schools. The students in our school typically score well above the national average on this test.​

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Class Rankings​​

​Each year, an educational association publishes a report ranking member schools based on their performance on a standardized achievement test. This report evaluates how individual schools compare in their results. The association comprises around 60 schools statewide, and the test is administered annually in April. We are excited to share some highlights from the results, showcasing how specific grades performed across the state. For example, the 3rd grade achieved a notable ranking in reading, demonstrating strong performance among all participating classes.