Quick Facts

About Us

Horizon Christian School is a pre-K through 12th grade private Christian school located centrally in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, just 60 miles east of Portland, OR. Views of the mighty Columbia, majestic Mt. Adams to the north and Mt. Hood to the south provide a picturesque setting for the valley known for its fruit and recreational opportunities. Students come from a radius of 30 miles in all directions-across the river in Washington state to Trout Lake and Stevenson, east to The Dalles, south to Parkdale and Mt. Hood, and west to Cascade Locks. A bus service provides transportation for those students across the river and to the east.

  • PreK through 12th grade
  • Preschool certified by the state of Oregon
  • Students from the Hood River area, west to Cascade Locks and Stevenson, south to Mt. Hood/Parkdale, across the Columbia River in White Salmon/Bingen, and east to The Dalles
  • Independent, interdenominational Christian school
  • Regionally accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
  • Bus service to and from The Dalles, Lyle and the Bingen Park and Ride
  • Friday Home School program with focuses on STEM, language arts, and more

Educational Distinctives

  • Curriculum selected and taught from a biblical worldview
  • College prep focus including advanced, concurrent and dual enrollment classes
  • Community service part of academic program
  • Robust hands-on science program
  • Multifaceted art and music programs 
  • IOWA standardized testing to practice incrementally and prep for college entrance exams, starting at third grade
  • 13:1 student/teacher ratio with a commitment to small class sizes
  • Intentional Teacher – Parent communication to better individualize each students learning goals and achievements
  • We meet students where they are at and take them where they need to go

Campus Facts

  • New facility in 2006 – 51,000 square foot building located on 8.6 acres
  • Special purpose classrooms include chemistry and physical science labs, chapel, music and art facilities, and library.
  • Full gymnasium with seating for 600
  • Large cafeteria space; pizza available on Fridays
  • Closed campus for all students except seniors
  • New playground in 2018

Student Life

  • Fine Arts performance opportunities (Currently Music, Art, and Drama)
  • Interscholastic Sports (Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, and Track & Field, with opportunities for others)
  • Other activities and clubs including elementary & high school worship teams, student leadership, National Honor Society, field trips for all ages, science fair and more.
  • Chapel for all students
  • Mentoring program 7th grade and beyond
  • Outdoor camp and retreats for 6th-12th grade students

Financial

  • No student pays more than 80% of actual cost of a Horizon education
  • Variable Tuition to meet each families unique financial situation
  • Multiple student discounts available
  • Total Aid Statistics
    • 43% of students receive tuition assistance, which is funded by generous donors
    • Average assistance is $2,400 per student
  • Annual operating budget is $1,500,000
    • Tuition and fees 83% of operating budget
    • Contributions 14% (7% from Horizon’s Board)
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