We are a school that incorporates a proven classical methodology, steeped in our heritage of Christian faith, so that our graduates are encouraged and equipped to lead and love others with wisdom and eloquence for the glory of God.
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School Type: An independent, state-registered K-12 classical Christian school serving Southwest Washington.
Established: 1999
Campus: Our beautiful 15-acre campus is located in Ridgefield, Washington and serves families from Vancouver, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Woodland, Camas and Washougal.
Uniforms: Required for all students (Dennis Uniform)
Enrollment: 235 students in 2023-24, representing over 120 families and over 40 congregations
Faculty:
Total Faculty: 25 Teachers (16 full-time and 9 part-time, 11 with master’s degrees)
Student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1
Average class size K-8: 20
Average class size 9-12: 14
College-Prep Curriculum: All academic courses are taught at the Honors level. Classes are graded on a percentage basis, with 70 as the lowest passing grade.
Colleges: Colleges in which our graduates have enrolled include: Asbury University, Azusa Pacific University, Bethel College, Biola University, Boise State University, California Baptist University, Cedarville University, Central Washington University, Clark College, Coastal Carolina University, Colorado Christian University, Concordia University (Montreal), Eastern Washington University, George Fox University, Grand Canyon University, Grove City College, Hillsdale College, Lancaster Bible College, LeTourneau University, Lipscomb University, Multnomah University, New St. Andrews College, North Greenville University, Northwest Nazarene University, Northwest University, Pacific University, Pacific Lutheran University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Patrick Henry College, Point Loma University, Seattle Pacific University, The King’s College, The Master’s University, University of Alaska, University of Chicago, (grad school), University of Texas, Austin (grad school), University of Texas, San Antonio, University of Washington, Washington State University, Pullman, Westmont University, Whitworth University.
SAT: All Cedar Tree students take the SAT, and the school has consistently boasted one of the top averages in Clark County, and among the leaders within the Portland metro area. Our CEEB code is 481006.
National Merit Scholars: Cedar Tree has graduated 12 students receiving National Merit Scholarship recognition, including one Finalist.
AP Exams: Students have passed 17 out of 22 Advanced Placement exams to receive college credit, with 7 perfect scores and 2 students named as “AP Scholars.” Our students are equipped to excel with little outside-of-class preparation and without teaching the AP curriculum.
Foreign Language: All Cedar Tree students third grade and higher take foreign language classes, featuring Latin, Spanish, and New Testament Greek.
Affiliation: Cedar Tree is a fully accredited member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS)
School Name: The name “Cedar Tree” was chosen out of our desire to see the fulfillment of God’s promises in Psalm 92:12-15.
Headmaster:
Tom Bradshaw (since 2006)
B.A., Religious Education, Multnomah University
M.Div., Education, Western Seminary
