Denomination Non-Denominational Director Cecil Swetland Gender Coeducational Phone +1 661-948-5071 Colors Black, White, Blue | Established 1977 Grades Preschool–12th Average class size 30 Mascot Knights | |
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Address 44662 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534, USA Motto Providing a God-Centered Christian Education Similar Paraclete High School, Quartz Hill High School, Antelope Valley Christian, Lancaster School District, Antelope Valley High School Profiles | ||
Desert Christian Schools, or DCS, is a private Christian school in Lancaster, California. DCS shares their property with Grace Chapel. DCS uses RenWeb as their school management system.
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History
A group of leaders of the First Baptist Church in Lancaster, California led by George and Sharon Runner broke ground on a new school in 1976. The Family Learning Center opened its doors in 1977. Its first year included preschool classrooms, one kindergarten class, and after school care. The Learning Village Grade School opened in 1979 with the addition of first and second grades. By 1984, the school had expanded to include preschool, elementary and middle school, and by 1988, the infrastructure was complete with the addition of high school classes and an enrollment of 1300 students. It was at this time the name was changed to Desert Christian Schools, a name that more succinctly described the role of the schools as a Christian education institution in the Antelope Valley.
The school is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Campus
Desert Christian Elementary School and Middle school are located on a 15-acre (61,000 m2) site on 15th Street West. Desert Christian High School is located at the corner of 25th Street West and J-8, about 2 miles (3.2 km) from the main campus.
Elementary school
Desert Christian Elementary School, or DCES, is Desert Christian's elementary school which is located on the main campus. The principal of DCES is Lisa Horner.
Middle school
Desert Christian Middle School, or DCMS, is Desert Christian's middle school which is located on the main campus. The principal of DCMS is Brian Roseborough.
High school
Desert Christian High School, or DCHS, is Desert Christian's high school. DCHS was opened in 1988. DCHS is located on a separate campus from DCES and DCMS. The DCHS campus is in the former YMCA of Lancaster. The principal of DCHS is Devin Thomas.