Choosing the right school is not just about where your child goes—it’s about who they are becoming.
At Charis Academy, we begin differently. Before you explore the school, we take time to understand your child—your hopes, your concerns, and what matters most to your family.
Choosing the right school is not just about where your child goes—it’s about who they are becoming.
At Charis Academy, we begin differently. Before you explore the school, we take time to understand your child—your hopes, your concerns, and what matters most to your family.
At Charis Academy, we begin by listening.
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent.
It’s not just about academics or activities. It’s about the environment shaping your child—who they are becoming, what they value, and how they step into the world.
You don’t have to navigate that decision alone.
At Charis Academy, we begin by listening. We take time to understand your child, your family, and what you are truly looking for— before asking you to evaluate anything about us.
A Different Way to Explore Charis Academy
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Sit Down with Us First
Start with a relaxed conversation. We want to hear about your child: what they love, where they thrive, where they struggle, and what you hope their future looks like.
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Experience Charis Academy Through Your Lens
We want you to experience Charis Academy in a way that connects directly to your child. You’ll walk the city-as-campus with a student, see real learning in action, and explore how formation, academics, and real-world experience come together.
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Move Forward with Clarity
If it feels like the right fit, we’ll walk with you through the next steps—simply and at your pace. From application to enrollment, you’ll have clear guidance and support.
When you explore Charis Academy, you’ll see
This is not something you have to imagine. It is something you can see—and experience.
Students actively building, serving, and contributing across the city
Learning that connects directly to real-world challenges and opportunities
A community that reinforces faith, character, and responsibility, grounded in the grace and truth of Jesus
An integrated ecosystem supporting both students and families
Students actively building, serving, and contributing across the city
Learning that connects directly to real-world challenges and opportunities
A community that reinforces faith, character, and responsibility, grounded in the grace and truth of Jesus
An integrated ecosystem supporting both students and families
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Students actively building, serving, and contributing across the city
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Learning that connects directly to real-world challenges and opportunities
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A community that reinforces faith, character, and responsibility, grounded in the grace and truth of Jesus
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An integrated ecosystem supporting both students and families
This is not something you have to imagine. It is something you can see—and experience.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. We’ll meet you where you are
FAQs
Charis Academy extends learning beyond the classroom through our City-as-Campus model. Students engage with real-world projects, mentorship opportunities, and experiences that help them develop character, purpose, and practical skills alongside academic growth.
We begin with a conversation. Before asking you to evaluate our school, we take time to understand your child, your family's goals, and what matters most to you. From there, we'll guide you through a personalized exploration of Charis Academy and the next steps if it feels like the right fit.
Absolutely. We encourage families to experience Charis Academy firsthand. Depending on your interests, you may be invited to join a student-led City-as-Campus tour, attend an event, or meet with members of our community before making any decisions.
Faith is woven throughout the Charis experience. We seek to cultivate wisdom, character, responsibility, and service through an educational environment grounded in the grace and truth of Jesus, while helping students grow into confident and compassionate leaders.
Every child is unique. That's why we start by listening. Our goal is not to convince every family to enroll, but to help parents gain clarity about what environment will best support their child's growth, learning, and future calling.
The Admissions Process
Availability by Grade Level
(2026–2027)
Admissions opens to the public on February 23, 2026.
K–12: All Grades Open
Updated 3/13/26
01. Complete the Request Information & Tour Form
Applicants are asked not to proceed to the application stage without first completing the request form and attending a tour.
02. Take a Tour
03. Complete the Admissions Online Application
You will need to create an account to complete an application. This allows you to log in and out of your account, access your open application, and check the application status.
The application fee is as follows:
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First Student: $75
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Following Students: $50 each
Note: Students entering high school must also complete a high school application form.
04. Student Placement Testing
A member of our Admissions team will contact you to schedule placement testing for your student. Testing will help determine the student's best placement in our program.
Parents/guardians and the prospective student will complete an Admissions Interview upon receipt of the application form.
05. Admissions Interview
The application for Financial Aid must be filled out through FACTS. You will be asked to include your most recent IRS Form 1040, W2, and your most recent paystub for all household members in order to calculate the financial aid amount. Other documents will be requested by FACTS. There is a $35.00 non-refundable Financial Aid Application fee per family.
06. Apply for Financial Aid
Charis Academy will notify the applicant of the Acceptance Decision, decided on the basis of the application, interview, placement test, and records.
07. Acceptance & Financial Aid Award Decision
All paperwork is completed and submitted, including previous school transcripts, health records, and up-to-date physicals.
08. Complete the Enrollment Packet & Submit All Paperwork
Charis Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
A developing model that integrates academics, city-based experiences, and real-world learning, including:- City as Campus, Athletics and extracurriculars, Food ecosystem, Interactive, conversation-based learning
Tuition
Cost of
Education
$12,500
Avg. Financial Aid Award
$8,900
Avg. Family Contribution
$3,600
Tuition* Range
(K–12)
$1,800 –$12,500
Charis Academy utilizes a need-based, Indexed Tuition model to determine a family's financial contribution, while ensuring the sustainability of the school and maintaining financial accessibility. Indexed tuition has the added benefit of reinforcing our vision to bless the city. By increasing economic diversity in the school, we add value to the educational and social-emotional experience for both children and adults by reflecting the Kingdom of God.
Tuition payments may be made in one lump sum, two payments (August and January), or ten monthly payments (August–May). Tuition may change from year-to-year, in line with a family's economic profile. Determinations are made by reviewing a family's entire financial profile and are not based solely on income. Considerations include but are not limited to:
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The number of siblings attending Charis Academy
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Whether the amount a family is paying is consistent with what other families with a similar financial profile are paying
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Extenuating circumstances affecting a particular family
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The school's ability to provide the level of financial aid necessary to meet a family's financial responsibilities
*The above table is based on the 2024–2025 school year. Tuition covers Charis Academy instructional and operational costs. It does not include the cost of books and educational materials, field trips, retreats, or fees for extra-curricular activities such as basketball, track, yearbooks, etc.
Financial Aid
FACTS Financial Needs Assessment Checklist:
FACTS Financial Needs Assessment Checklist:
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An account username and password
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Most recent year's completed tax return (PDF)
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W-2s (PDF)
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$35 application fee (if new to FACTS)
Families must apply for financial aid annually using an online financial needs assessment application through FACTS Management, a third-party organization. FACTS protects the privacy of our school families' information and determines a family's ability to pay. The application takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Note: If you already have an account with FACTS from another private school, and if your information is current (most recent tax return), you can add Charis Academy to your current account. You do not need to reapply, nor do you need to pay the application fee.
The application must be complete, including a completed tax return and all backup paperwork, for FACTS to finish the financial aid review. Charis Academy must receive a report of completion from FACTS for your application to be part of our review process.
The annual deadline to complete the FACTS Financial Aid application is May 15. You may still apply after May 15, but your application will be of lower priority than those received by the deadline.
If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at (866) 441-4637.
Scholarships
The Charis Academy Development Team works diligently to secure scholarships and make tuition affordable for families. We currently offer the following scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need, as scholarship monies are made available:
Based on financial need, scholarships in the Adopt a Student program are sponsored by individuals and businesses.
Awards are based on availability and financial need in the amounts of:
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$3,400 "Partner Scholarship" - Matches the average family contribution amount
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$6,600 "Second Mile Scholarship" - Fills the remaining tuition gap after the average family contribution
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$10,000 "Full Year Scholarship" - Covers tuition for the entire year (with a $2,500 gap to be filled by EITC funds)
Families of this scholarship are still responsible for books and materials and other fees not covered by tuition (i.e., enrollment; extracurricular participation).
Scholarship Opportunities
Families are also encouraged to apply to other needs-based scholarship funds from external organizations, including but not limited to:
Family Choice Checklist Items
Create a Simple Tuition Solutions account to complete your application
Most recent
financial records
Non-refundable application
fee of $32.50/family
I like the small class sizes, how Charis Academy emphasizes love and respect to others, and the one-on-one help.
Parent of a CA Student