Ridgefield Christian School

Ridgefield Christian School (RCS) is a private, non-denominational Christian school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. The school provides Christ-centered education to more than 165 students in prekindergarten through grade 12.

Ridgfield Christian School
Address
3824 Casey Springs Road

Jonesboro
,
Arkansas
72404

United States
Coordinates35°49′21″N 90°46′21″W
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s)Christianity[1]
DenominationNon-denominational
StatusOpen
CEEB code041271
NCES School IDA9500216[1]
Teaching staff21.6 (on FTE basis)[1]
GradesPK–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment296[1] (2009–10)
Student to teacher ratio12.5[1]
Hours in school day8.2[1]
Color(s)Green and gold
  
MascotWarrior
Team nameRCS Warriors
AccreditationANSAA
Websitewww.ridgefieldchristian.org

Academics

Ridgefield Christian School is fully accredited through ANSAA (Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association). The curriculum follows the guidelines established through the ANSAA, and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Smart Core curriculum.

Extracurricular activities

The RCS mascot for academic and athletic teams is the Warrior with green and gold serving as the school colors.[2]

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Warriors at the junior varsity and varsity levels compete in the 1A Region 3 East Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The school participates in volleyball, golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and track and field (boys/girls).[2]

Golf- The RCS Golf team has placed first in district for individual boys, and 6th place in State for Girls.

  • Tennis: The boys tennis team won the 2A/1A classification state tennis championship in 2011.
  • 2016- The girl and boy tennis team won 1A district

Traditions

Every year RCS has a Homecoming theme and classes participate in Skits, a parade, dodgeball, and pep-a- rallies. The 9th-12th grade attend the Homecoming dance on that Saturday.

References
  1. "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Ridgefield Christian School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
  2. "School Profile, Ridgefield Christian School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
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