Southfield Christian School Explained

Southfield Christian School
Motto:	Pursuing Excellence for the Glory of God
Established:	1970
Type:	Private Christian
Religion:	Baptist
Grades:	PreK-12
Head Of School:	Susan E. Hoffenbacher
Enrollment:	583 (including 21 PK students) (2017-18)^[1]
Teaching Staff:	45.3
Ratio:	12.4
Conference:	Michigan Independent Athletic Conference
Colors:	Blue, Gold
Nickname:	Eagles^[2]
Accreditation:	Cognia
Streetaddress:	28650 Lahser Road
City:	Southfield
State:	Michigan
Zipcode:	48034
Coordinates:	42.4993°N -83.2608°W
Country:	United States

Southfield Christian School (SCS) is a private, college-preparatory Christian school in Southfield, Michigan. It is a ministry of Highland Park Baptist Church for grades PK–12.

History

SCS was founded in 1970.^[3]

Academics

Southfield Christian has been accredited by Cognia or its predecessors since April 2004.^[4]

Athletics

The Southfield Christian Eagles are members of the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference. The following MHSAA high school sports are offered:^[2]

• Baseball (boys)
• Basketball (boys & girls)
  • Boys state champions - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019^[5]
• Competitive Cheer (girls)
• Cross country (boys & girls)
• Football (boys)
• Golf (boys)
• Soccer (boys & girls)
• Softball (girls)
• Track and field (boys & girls)
• Volleyball (girls)

Notable alumni

• • John Coyle, speed skater Tim Donnelly, California State Assemblyman^[6]
• Rob Globke, National Hockey League (NHL) player
• Donovan Peoples-Jones, National Football League (NFL) Player
• Brian Rafalski, NHL player^[7]

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Search for Private Schools - School Detail for SOUTHFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL . nces.ed.gov . US Department of Education . July 20, 2020 . EN.
2. Web site: MHSAA > Schools. mhsaa.com. 27 March 2015.
3. Web site: Southfield Christian School. privateschoolreview.com. 27 March 2015.
4. Web site: Cognia - Institution Summary . www.advanc-ed.org . Cognia . July 20, 2020.
5. Web site: Yearly Champions. mhsaa.com. July 20, 2020.
6. News: Lindstrom . Natasha . Small businessman makes waves with unlikely ascent toward political office . July 20, 2020 . vvdailypress.com . June 22, 2010 . en.
7. Web site: Lucas at Large: What you didn't know about Brian Rafalski . Lucas, Mike . Madison.com . June 9, 2020.