Founded in 1973, Bay Area Christian School offers private Christian schooling for Pre-K 2 year olds through twelfth grade students. With a current enrollment of over 900 students, we are the largest Christian school in the South Houston area.
Distinctives & Accreditation
- BACS seeks those students and families who embrace a rigorous academic schedule and Christian values - all while meeting a high standard of achievement and conduct.
- To be admitted, the student must not have more than one failing grade for the previous semester and must have a discipline record free of major infractions.
- Christian values are encouraged through daily Bible class for all students, weekly chapel, Scripture memory, Christ-centered curriculum, Christian teachers as role models, and outstanding Christian leaders as guest speakers.
Accredited by ACTABS listed in the State Directory of Non-Public Schools (TEA#084-120-001)
Member of TABS -Texas Association of Baptist Schools
Member of TAPPS - Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools
Member of NACS - National Alliance of Christian Schools
Member of TPSA -Texas Private School Association
Member of ACSI - Association of Christian Schools International
Our History
Beginning in 1973 as First Baptist Christian School of League City, the school grew to 230 students by 1978. By 1985, the school name was changed to Bay Area Christian School and has grown to currently serve over 900 daily in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The strong demand for quality Christian education has produced consistent waiting lists since 1992 and has required multiple campus expansion efforts: a gymnasium and field house in 1995, a new elementary building in 2005, a new high school building in 2010, expansion for fine arts, and construction of an additional athletic center in 2016.
BACS serves the suburban South Houston area including students from League City, Clear Lake, Friendswood, Pearland, Dickinson, Alvin, Santa Fe, and other nearby cities. The school is expected to continue to have controlled quality growth in the future as it functions as a viable ministry of Bay Area Church.
Student Body Count
Student Demographics
Colleges & Grading Scale
Colleges Attended by Our Graduates (incomplete list)
Grading Scale
Honors classes (52 students took AP exams. SACS scores exceeded state and global percentages.)
- Algebra I and II
- Geometry
- Anatomy
- AP Pre-Calculus
- AP AB/BC Calculus
- AP Statistics
- AP/APC Physics
- AP Senior English
- AP US History
- AP Government
- AP Economics
Grading Chart
| Grade | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Honors/AP |
| 90-100 | A | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| 80-89 | B | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| 75-79 | C | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| 70-74 | D | 1.0 | 2.0 |
Dual Credit Offerings
LeTourneau University (online only) and College of the Mainland
Dual Credit Class Offerings:
- English Composition I & II
- US History
- American Govt. & Politics
- Principles of Sociology
- General Psychology
- College Algebra
College Entrance Exams Chart
SAT Scores
| Verbal | Math | Total | |
| College Readiness Benchmark | 480 | 530 | 1010 |
| State Average | 506 | 495 | 1001 |
| National Average | 529 | 521 | 1050 |
| BACS Average | 601 | 581 | 1182 |
Grade Levels
Fine Arts
- Art
- General Music
- Orchestra
- Band
Athletics (6th only)
- Football
- Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
- Swimming
- Wrestling
Fine Arts
- Freedom Sound (Choir)
- Art
- Band
- Orchestra
Athletics
- Football
- Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Softball
- Track
- Swimming
- Wrestling
Fine Arts
- Resound (Choir)
- Art
- Marching Band
- Orchestra
- Color Guard
Athletics
- Football
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Softball/Baseball
- Track
- Golf
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Wrestling
Faculty Statistics and Averages
Our ELA teachers have an average of 12 years of experience teaching. Our faculty and staff have 184 cumulative years of service at BACS. Teacher's degrees include 5 Associate's Degrees, 2 Child Development Associate's, 9 Baccalaureate, and 1 Postgraduate.
Our K-12 teachers have an average of 13 years of experience teaching. Our faculty and staff have 549 cumulative years of service at BACS. Teacher's degrees include 70 Baccalaureate and 24 Postgraduate.