Covenant Christian High School (Indianapolis)
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7525 West 21st Street , , 46214 United States 39°47′34″N 86°17′35″W / 39.79278°N 86.29306°W | |
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| Type | Private Christian High school |
| Motto | Minds Enlightened, Hearts Inflamed, Lives Transformed |
Religious affiliation | Non-denominational Christian |
| Established | 1995 |
Principal | Andy Goodwin |
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| Faculty | 42 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 415 (2025–2026) |
Student to teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Colors | Burgundy and Forest Green |
| Athletics | IHSAA |
Athletics conference | Circle City Conference |
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| Team name | Warriors |
| Accreditations | ASCI, IDOE, AdvancED |
Feeder schools | Indianapolis Christian Schools, Traders Point Christian Academy, The Oaks Academy |
| Website | www |
Covenant Christian High School is a private, non-denominational, Christian high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
History
Covenant Christian High School began in 1995 as a group of 16 freshmen meeting in the basement of Chapel Rock Christian Church on the west side of Indianapolis. Groundbreaking for the construction of a separate school building started in 1996 after a financial endowment from the locally based industrial technology firm Lastech. In 1997, the first classes were held in the building and the initial class graduated in 1999.
Education
Covenant is a college preparatory school with Advanced Placement offerings and dual-credit partnerships with Indiana University and Taylor University, alongside technical education tracks in computer science and digital design.[1][2]
Awards
In March 2003, Covenant Christian High School was recognized by Christianity Today as the "Best Christian Place to Work" in the United States for the private schools category. The study was administered by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute and is the largest poll ever conducted on the attitudes of employees at Christian workplaces with more than 8,500 respondents. The school was given accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools.[3][4]
Athletics
Covenant Christian High School's mascot is the Warrior.[5] Sports teams include volleyball (women's and men's), softball, baseball, tennis (men's and women's), golf (men's and women's), basketball (men's and women's), soccer (men's and women's), men's football, co-ed swimming, co-ed track and field, and co-ed cross country. Covenant Teams have advanced to the state finals in several sports, including, but not limited to, men's soccer, women's volleyball, and women's basketball. In the fall of 2020, the Warriors football team won the IHSAA State Final in Class 1A. Covenant has won several other tournaments and championships. It is part of the Circle City Conference in all sports except for football.[6]
Notable alumni
- Justin Knapp – Former Wikipedia editor, first user to make more than one million edits
See also
References
- ↑ "Curriculum - Covenant Christian High School". December 24, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Covenant Christian High School: A Top-Ranked College Preparatory School with Exemplary Accreditation | RHGNA". Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Helen. "Best Christian Places to Work: Freedom and Grace". ChristianityToday.com.
- ↑ "Home | Covenant Christian High School".
- ↑ "Covenant Christian (Indianapolis, IN) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ↑ VanTryon, Matthew. "Covenant Christian High School to join Circle City Conference". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
External links
- Christian schools in Indiana
- Private high schools in Indiana
- Schools in Indianapolis
- Educational institutions in the United States established in 1997
- Non-denominational Christian schools in the United States
- Christian organizations established in 1997
- 1997 establishments in Indiana
- IHSAA Conference-Independent Schools
- Circle City Conference schools
- Indiana school stubs