Bay Area Christian School
League City · Serving Clear Lake, Friendswood, Pearland and nearby cities
4800 W. Main Street, League City, TX 77573Map ↗Established 1973
About this information
$14,850
Tuition · 2026–27
PK2–12
Grades
221
Upper School Enrollment
—
Student–teacher
Not published
At a glance
A college-prep program taught from a biblical worldview pairs daily Bible and a senior worldviews course with Honors and AP classes and dual credit from tenth grade.
Faith & Worldview
Four years of daily Bible end with a senior Worldviews course on understanding and defending a biblical worldview.
Advanced Academics
Nine AP courses, from AP Precalculus to AP Physics C, build on Honors math, science and Spanish.
College Credit
From sophomore year, qualified students can earn college credit through College of the Mainland or LeTourneau University online.
Public Speaking
A required speech course builds confident public speaking for expressing the truths of the Christian faith today.
Tuition & financial aid
2026–27 Tuition
$14,850
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$15,600
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Payment options
Annual
Jul, 3% discount
Semi-annual
Jun / Dec, 3% discount
Monthly
Jun–Apr
Sibling discount
2 students $1,000 · 3 students $2,000 · 4+ students $3,000
Need-based aid
Decided case by case after an outside review that weighs more than household income. Students must be enrolled first, and applications run February through May, first come, first served.
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Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
Enrollment fee
New students only · Due on acceptance and non-refundable.
Activity fee
Annual · Covers curriculum, class field trips, lockers and technology; due each May.
Application / pre-admission costs
Not included in estimated first-year cost
Application fee
Non-refundable.
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Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycleRolling admission — no fixed deadlines
What's required
Entrance exam: Admissions assessment
Teacher recommendations
Interview
Student questionnaire
Home and school agree on God’s authority and His Word, in word and lifestyle
At least one parent takes the Kingdom Education class, offered in summer and fall
Good to know
- Openings
- Families are invited to interview only when the grade has room. Applicants who can’t be offered a seat join an unranked wait pool for one year.
- Priority consideration
- Sibling enrollment, class balance and overall fit may count when a spot opens. The committee reviews every waiting candidate each time.
Visits & Events
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Academics
Advanced Coursework
9
AP Courses
7
Honors Courses
Dual Credit
OfferedCourses come through College of the Mainland, or LeTourneau University online; students need a 3.25 average as sophomores or 3.0 as juniors and seniors, plus passing college placement tests.
Grading
+1.0 (Honors and AP)
Class Ranking
Selective DisclosureTop 10% and top quartile identified at the end of junior year; others are not ranked
Graduation Requirements
26 credits requiredSources
- 2026-27 HS Course Catalog (flip-book)
- Steps to Enroll
- 2026-27 Student Handbook (flip-book)
- College Guidance Handbook (flip-book)
Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
World Languages
Spanish
- I–IV
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College Prep
College Counseling
College list, essay and résumé help from two academic counselors
The counseling office also hosts college admission visits, seminars and parent meetings.
Testing & Test Prep
PSAT in grades 9–11
Scores also help decide Honors and AP placement.
College Planning
Common App essay written in junior English
A College Guidance Handbook walks families through the search, applications and financial aid.
Sources
- College Guidance Handbook (flip-book)
- 2026-27 Student Handbook (flip-book)
- 2026-27 HS Course Catalog (flip-book)
Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Faith & community
Baptist identity
Baptist
Bible class every day · monthly Scripture memory · Founded in 1973 as First Baptist Christian School of League City and run as a ministry of Bay Area Church, sharing its beliefs.
Chapel & worship
Weekly chapel · Wednesdays
Grades 7–12 meet mid-morning to worship and hear the pastor, staff, students or guest speakers; a Spiritual Emphasis week each semester adds worship and guest messages.
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Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Athletics
TAPPS
League / Classification
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.
13 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Cheerleading · Girls • Football · Boys • Volleyball · Girls • Cross Country · Boys & Girls • Basketball · Boys & Girls • Soccer · Boys & Girls • Wrestling · Boys • Swimming · Boys & Girls • Baseball · Boys • Softball · Girls • Golf · Boys & Girls • Tennis · Boys & Girls • Track & Field · Boys & Girls
Athletic Facilities
Gymnasium • Auxiliary gym • Field house • Athletic center
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Arts
Orchestra / Strings
Gives concerts and enters festivals; some players join the marching band in the fall.
Band
Marches at home football games and pep rallies in the fall and plays concerts in the spring; an extracurricular color guard performs with it.
Visual Arts
Students work in two- and three-dimensional media, enter TAPPS competitions and exhibit at Fine Arts Night.
Choir / Vocal
Grades 9–11 sing in Resound, and experienced seniors can join an advanced small ensemble.
Digital / Media Arts
Tech Arts, for grades 11–12, teaches audio, video and digital media production; students run the tech for weekly chapel.
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School life
Campus & Setting
Main Campus
PK2–12 on one 48-acre campus · League City
The grounds are shared with Bay Area Church, including its Worship Center, a creek and walking trails.
Academic Buildings
Dedicated high school building
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Daily Life
School Day
7:45 AM – 3:00 PM
Same hours for grades 7–12; supervision begins 30 minutes before classes.
Uniform
Uniform required · Friday spirit day
Logo polos tucked into approved pants, shorts or skirts; Fridays allow school T-shirts with modest blue jeans.
Lunch & Dining
Bring from home or pre-order catered lunch
A different local restaurant serves each weekday, ordered by Sunday evening; a snack bar sells daily items from a prepaid account.
Phone Policy
Phones off and stored in backpacks during the school day
Allowed in the hallways before classes and after dismissal; tablets, smart watches and earbuds follow the same rule.
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Clubs & Activities
6 activities across 5 categories
Honor Societies
- National Honor Society
- Beta Club
Special Interest
- Student Athletic Trainers
Faith & Ministry
- Chapel Praise Band
Yearbook
- Reflections yearbook
Student Government
- Student Council
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
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