Lighthouse Christian School Explained

Lighthouse Christian School
City:Twin Falls
State:Idaho
Country:USA
Coordinates:42.5606°N -114.4392°W
Type:Christian
Established:1995[1]
Principal:N/A
Faculty:60
Grades:K3-12
Enrollment:415
Colors: Navy blue, white, silver, and green
Conference:IHSAA 1A
Mascot:Lions

Lighthouse Christian School is a private Christian school located in Twin Falls, Idaho. Lighthouse Christian Middle/High School is fully accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS), and the state of Idaho. Lighthouse Christian School describes itself as "a discipleship school" with a "Biblically-integrated instructional program".[2]

History

The school was founded in 1995. It does not receive state money, and is supported entirely by tuition. In 2006 the school became accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.[3] In 2018 the school underwent a major renovation project[4] and in 2022 did a major improvement to the school's amenities.[5]

Athletics

Lighthouse Christian School has been recognized by the Idaho High School Activities Association as a "School of Excellence" for sportsmanship and academic achievement. In 2011[6] and 2014 Lighthouse won state in football for 1A DII. The Lions won state championships in volleyball in 2012,[7] 2013,[8] and 2014. The Lighthouse Boys Track won the 1A Championship in 2014.[9] In 2015, they won the state championship in golf.[10] In 2022 the school built a softball field and instituted a softball program.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The History of Our School. Lighthouse Christian School. 4 March 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402105552/http://www.lighthousecs.org/all-about-our-school/history/. 2 April 2015. dead.
  2. Web site: Lighthouse Christian School -- About Our School . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714142848/http://www.lighthouse-cs.org/all-about-our-school/ . 2014-07-14 . dead.
  3. News: Clipped from the Times-News . The Times-News . August 5, 2006 . 4 .
  4. News: Clipped from the Times-News . The Times-News . April 2018 . A1 .
  5. Web site: Lighthouse Christian School makes upgrades to its amenities . May 26, 2022 .
  6. https://idhsaa.org/asset/document/70-2011-12Champ.pdf
  7. https://idhsaa.org/asset/document/70-12-13Champ.pdf
  8. https://idhsaa.org/asset/document/70-2013-14Champ.pdf
  9. Web site: Lighthouse Christian Dominates 1A Field. May 21, 2014 .
  10. https://idhsaa.org/asset/document/70-15-16%20State%20Champions.pdf
  11. Web site: Lighthouse Christian School graduate behind new softball program . March 5, 2022 .