Why BCHS?

Bakersfield Christian

As a dually accredited, non denominational, college preparatory high school with a special commitment to the moral development of its students, the educational experience at BCHS seeks to develop each student's mind, body and spirit to his or her fullest potential through challenging coursework, state-of-the-art technology, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and spiritual training by a select group of Christian teachers and coaches.

Beyond our commitment to the intellectual development of our students, BCHS is equally committed to bringing the knowledge of Jesus Christ and the truth of scripture to influence the formation of young minds seeking a Christian worldview. Staff, who share a common belief in Jesus Christ, combine the best academic traditions with a commitment to the development of Christian character to motivate each student to find and develop their God-given talents.

Bakersfield Christian

strives to be a

school of excellence.

  • Honoring God + Helping Students Soar

  • To offer our community a nondenominational “school of excellence”. Providing a Biblically-based education.

  • “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”

    Isaiah 40:31

  • The educational experience at BCHS will seek to develop each student's mind, body and spirit to his/her fullest potential through challenging course work, state-of-the-art technology, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and spiritual training by a select group of Christian teachers and coaches. Students who attend BCHS will be encouraged to become successful Christ-centered citizens through the study and application of God's Word.

  • BCHS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Association of Christian Schools International. BCHS is the only high school in Kern County to hold this dual accreditation. Course credit earned at BCHS is easily transferable to colleges and universities throughout the United States.

  • Our Beliefs

    We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible Word of God.

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  • Expected School Wide Learning Results

    BCHS prepares its graduates to be service minded citizens, effective communicators, critical and higher level thinkers, and quality producers.

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  • Goals of BCHS

    Our desire is to educate the whole student. Thus, our goals are three-fold: spiritual & moral, academic, and personal & social goals.

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