Tuition + Fees

At Bakersfield Christian High School, we believe that investing in a quality education is an investment in your child's future. As an independent school not affiliated with any church or denomination, BCHS relies financially on the funds we receive through tuition and fees, coupled with fundraising efforts to deliver exceptional academic and extracurricular programs for our students. 

Tuition for 2026-27:

  • $16,450

  • $14,805

  • $8,976

  • Home School Students

    $5,950

    Annually - Due July 1

    OR

    $2,975

    Semiannually - Due July 1 and December 1

    (includes two on-campus classes & monitoring fee)

    *Financial Aid is not available to IAP students.

    Additional Classes

    Amount: $1,175 per semester, per class

    This is for an IAP student who wishes to take an additional class on campus.

Payment Plans

  • $16,121 - With 2% discount if paid by cash or check on or before July 1

    Satellite: $8,796 - With 2% discount if paid by cash or check on or before July 1

  • $8,142.75/Payment - With 1% discount if paid by cash or check on or before July 1 and December 1

    Satellite $4,443 - With 1% discount if paid by cash or check on or before July 1 and December 1

  • $4,1112.50

    Satellite $2,244

    July 1 through March 1

    • July 1

    • October 1

    • January 1

    • March 1

    Note: Annual Installment Payment Fee $25

  • $1,495/month (approximate payment)

    Satellite $816

    July 1 through May 1

    Automatic [ACH] payments are required

    Note: Annual Installment Payment Fee $25

FEES FOR 2026-27

  • Amount: $100

    One-time fee for new students. (nonrefundable)

  • Amount: $25

    Annual fee charged for paying tuition in quarterly or monthly installments.

  • Amount: $500

    Due at the time of enrollment/re-enrollment and must accompany required paperwork.

    This fee reserves the student's place in their class. (nonrefundable, but is applied to first tuition payment)

  • Amount: $200

    Due by July 1, or at time of enrollment/re-enrollment.

    IAP Students

    Amount: $100

    Due by July 1, or at time of enrollment/re-enrollment.

    Annual fee for all students. Funds designated for repairs and replacements within the facilities. (nonrefundable)

  • Amount: $425

    Due by July 1, or at time of enrollment/re-enrollment.

    Annual fee for all students. Includes BCHS issued iPad/cover, insurance, ALEKS and various academic license fees.

  • Amount: $100-250 (estimated cost)

    Students are responsible for purchasing their own books. The cost will vary depending on the classes and availability of digital/used books.

  • Amount: $75-100

    Prices increase as the school year progresses. The lowest price is available if ordered by early September.

  • This event is included in your student’s tuition.

    Hume Lake All-School Biennial Retreat

    IAP Students

    This is not included in tuition amount. Price will depend on the year.

  • Private lessons may be required for students participating in the band program. There is a rental fee for BCHS instruments. Lesson fees are determined by, and payable to the instructor.

  • Amount: $196/Month

    On campus academic assistance program. Students receive extra instructional support in small group tutoring sessions. Specially trained educators support and encourage students on a regular basis in their academic studies by using teaching strategies which will provide the student with the tools necessary to succeed in the classroom and ultimately in the college environment. Students may be required to participate based on academic achievement.

  • Amount: $225 football; $200 cheer; $175 all other sports + $100 - $200 Spirit Kits for each sport.

    Fee for participating in after school sports. Maximum of two fees per student or four per family, per year.

    In addition to the Athletic Fee for the respective sport listed above, $100-$200 per sport may be required for spirit kits and/or athletic practice uniforms at the start of the season.

  • The Eagle Cafe offers a variety of hot and cold foods, homemade cookies and other goodies, fruit, and snacks for our students and staff members to purchase throughout the day.

    Prices vary per item. Daily lunch specials are $7. Menu is posted on the parent portal and Eagle Eye.

  • The following fees apply for the current school year: $60 per month ($30 one way) - Application must be received by the first day of school in order to ride the bus in September. We will process ACH payments beginning September 5.

    Bus Stops:

    Canyon Hills Assembly of God

    First Presbyterian Church

    Riverlakes Community Church