(9th – 12th grade)
Welcome to Castle Hills, the Best Private High School in San Antonio! Thank you for following God’s guidance in choosing the right school for your student. We believe that a student can only be truly successful when they have a firm foundation of Christ evident in their home, local church, and school (Ecclesiastes 4:12). At Castle Hills, we partner with parents in the biblical education of their children. It is through this partnership that we have been able to develop a familial culture and tradition of excellence at our school. I welcome you to come in for a visit and see firsthand what God is doing on our campus.
As a product of a Christian education myself, I can attest to the significance of young men and women being trained to be academically excellent, globally-minded, and distinctively Christian. While teaching in the greater San Antonio area, God brought me to Castle Hills after hearing about what He was doing in the lives of students at the school. Having finished my master’s degree in Education in 2013, I began teaching Social Studies in high school before moving to administration in the fall of 2019.
Through these past several years, I have seen God at work in the lives of students. One of the biggest joys I have experienced is through the alumni who have returned to Castle Hills – some as parents, entrusting their children to Castle Hills for the same Biblically-based education they received, and some who have joined the faculty and staff at Castle Hills. The alumni who return will many times say that they went into teaching because of the influence of one of their teachers, coaches, or other staff members. This is quite a testimony of the faithful servants across the years who invested their lives here. It is incredible to see where God has led many of our students since their time here on campus.
He is at work across the United States and around the world with students who have passed through our halls. They trust in the Lord, and He is using them to serve in places such as the Texas Legislature, pastoring across the state and internationally, serving as lawyers, doctors, teachers, and the list goes on. In many respects, we will not know the extent of God’s reach through the Christian School at Castle Hills until we get to heaven and see the full impact of educating students “to know Christ and make Christ known.”
When your student comes to Castle Hills, he or she will experience at least two things. First, they will be loved by our faculty, staff, and students. Second, they will be challenged by some of the most dedicated and knowledgeable teachers in education today. Many of our teachers have acquired graduate and terminal degrees to aid them in their calling from God to pour into the lives of young people who will be the leaders of the next generation.
We invite you to visit our campus for a tour and to meet our faculty and students. Come and see how a Castle Hills education will prepare your young man or young woman to make a difference for Christ in our community and around the world.
At Castle Hills, we partner with Christian parents in the education of their children.
The Castle Hills High School program offers rigorous, college-preparatory academics from a decidedly Christian worldview. Graduates from Castle Hills attend some of the best colleges and universities and have a proven track record of personal, spiritual, and career success! Our goal is to prepare the intellectual, spiritual, and social aspects of each young person for life by training students “to know Christ and to make Him known!” This is done as students apply Biblical principles taught in the classroom, in weekly chapel sessions, and Leadership Academy to all facets of high school life. From football games and National Honor Society meetings to theater productions and mission trips, Castle Hills’ students put Jesus at the center of everything.
academics
Students can choose from two different academic “tracks” in high school: the regular diploma track and the honors diploma track. Both tracks prepare students for their college or university years. The honors track allows students to take classes like AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP English, and more. The regular track still requires trigonometry and pre-calculus, along with the chance to take honors-level courses. The proof is in the test scores. Castle Hills’ students regularly score well above the national average in achievement testing. Furthermore, for the past several years, more than 85 percent of our graduates received academic scholarships to college. However, we also recognize that not every student can or will earn all A’s on their report card. That is why, for students who struggle with academics or certain classes, we offer our SOAR program which provides additional tutoring and mentorship to students needing a little extra help.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Created specifically for high school students, Leadership Academy is a “school within a school,” designed to bring back basic principles of leadership, preparing students for life after Castle Hills. Through monthly meetings and guest speakers, students who have been accepted and are enrolled in Leadership Academy are encouraged to “get out of a teen mindset” and begin planning specific strategies and goals for their lives, organizations, and ministries today.
SERVANT HEARTS
At Castle Hills, all students will serve in some way. Our motto is, “If it exists, it exists to serve.” Any class, organization, or team must serve the community or world in some way. For instance, each year the junior class travels to the Rio Grande Valley to serve in a low-income community and provide backyard Bible clubs. The National Honor Society helps stock cans at the local food bank. The choir class often sings for nursing homes and the football team tutors kids in a low-income area of San Antonio. Service isn’t something merely discussed in our chapels or required for graduation (although it is!). At Castle Hills, serving others is encouraged by peers, as well as demonstrated by school leadership as teachers and administrators join with students in overseas or state-wide mission trips and community service projects.
ATHLETICS & FINE ARTS
High school students also participate in many competitive sporting activities, such as football, cross country, cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, track and field, swimming, golf, and tennis. Across the years, our teams have won scores of titles. For example, in 2013 and 2014, our Varsity football team earned the TAPPS State Championship! (Please see the Athletics page for more information.) Castle Hills also offers many extracurricular opportunities, including National Honor Society, theater, arts, choir, band, student council, and more. (For more information on our award-winning Fine Arts Program, visit our Fine Arts page.)
alumni
Castle Hills’ alumni are dotted across the globe—leading their families, communities, companies, and states! Our alumni work as teachers, physicians, TV producers, state legislature, CEOs, missionaries, and so much more! One of our alums recently argued before the U.S. Supreme Court – and won! Another alum pastors thousands of congregants each week. One graduate works in the African bush, while another alum is a K-LOVE recording artist. Whatever God calls our alumni to do, they all trumpet a similar mantra, “It all started here—at Castle Hills.”
FIND OUT MORE!
We invite you to take a tour of our campus. Meet our faculty. Attend a drama production or a football game. Prospective students are even invited to shadow for a day! Come and see why a Castle Hills education transforms hearts, inspires minds, and makes an eternal difference in our community, state, and world!
UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE
Yes. At Castle Hills, we are committed to partnering with Christian families in the spiritual and academic growth of their children. As a distinctly Christian school, we require that at least one parent or legal guardian have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
This shared faith foundation allows us to work in unity with families, ensuring that the values taught at school are supported and reinforced at home. Our goal is to cultivate a Christ-centered environment where students can grow in both their faith and education.
If you have questions about this requirement or would like to learn more about our beliefs and mission, we’d be happy to connect with you.
Castle Hills is accredited through the Association of Christian School International. ACSI is the largest accrediting body of Christian Schools and colleges in the world.
Availability is on a grade-by-grade basis. In high school, availability may depend upon the coursework the student is interested in as well as class size.
We believe that “if it exists, it exists to serve”, therefore every grade level, extracurricular group, and sports team have the opportunity to serve in at least one service project or outreach each year. Our juniors and seniors have the privilege of serving on a mission trip each year where they continue to develop their leadership skills and share the Gospel.
The wait pool is a list of qualified candidates for each grade. The wait pool is NOT a prioritized list. As openings become available in each grade, the Admissions Committee meets to determine which candidate can best fill the open spot.
Our curriculum is biblically immersed at every level, ensuring that students receive an education grounded in a Christian worldview. In grades K–5, we use a Christ-centered curriculum that integrates faith into all subjects, fostering spiritual and academic growth from an early age. At the secondary level, our history and science programs are also Christ-centered, guiding students to explore the world through the lens of biblical truth.
To maintain high academic standards and ensure alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), we conduct a yearly evaluation of all textbooks and instructional materials. This process ensures that each resource not only supports our biblical foundation but also meets grade-level objectives and state guidelines. Through this careful review, we strive to provide students with a curriculum that is both academically rigorous and spiritually enriching.
The safety and security of our students and faculty are of the utmost importance. Our campus operates as a closed campus, with controlled access throughout the school day. We have two dedicated security guards on duty daily to ensure a safe and secure environment. All campus doors remain locked during school hours, and our facilities are monitored by over 90 security cameras, with live feeds actively observed in the administrative offices.
In addition, we maintain a strong working relationship with the Castle Hills Police Department, located nearby, which allows for rapid response and ongoing collaboration. Our comprehensive security measures are designed to provide peace of mind for our families while fostering a safe environment for learning and growth.
Castle Hills offers a robust Early College Academy designed for students seeking advanced academic opportunities. Through this program, students may earn up to 60 college credit hours—or even an associate degree—while still in high school. All dual credit courses are biblically immersed and taught by our qualified faculty, ensuring a Christ-centered approach to higher education.
We are proud to partner with leading Christian and public universities, including Colorado Christian University, Cedarville University, LeTourneau University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Howard Payne University. These partnerships allow us to offer a diverse and rigorous selection of courses across multiple disciplines.
To explore our full list of dual credit offerings, please visit our Early College Academy Course Reference Guide.
Preschool hours are 7:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Elementary School hours for grades K-4 are 8:00 am – 3:15 pm
Intermediate School hours for grades 5-6 are 8:00 am – 3:35 pm
Secondary School hours for grades 7-12 are 8:20 am -3:50 pm
The Admissions Committee carefully considers several criteria leading to the potential success of the student. The admissions test is only one aspect of the criteria.
At The Christian School at Castle Hills, all doctrine taught aligns with our Statement of Faith and is grounded in the truth of God’s Word. We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God and the foundation for all instruction, both spiritual and academic.
Our teaching affirms core biblical doctrines, including the triune nature of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and future return. We teach that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone and that the Holy Spirit indwells and empowers believers to live godly lives.
All subjects across grade levels are taught from a biblical worldview, helping students not only grow in knowledge, but also in faith and character. Our goal is to partner with families and churches to disciple students in truth, equipping them to impact the world for Christ.
To learn more, we invite you to read our full Statement of Faith.
Castle Hills students do not take the STAAR test. We administer MAP testing three times a year to students in grades K-8th grade. Our 9th-11th grade students take the PSAT each year. We administer the SAT to our 12th graders on campus each year.
Applications of siblings are reviewed and have priority over first-time applicants. However, siblings are not guaranteed admission into Castle Hills.
The Christian School at Castle Hills is an independent Christian school and a non-profit. We are not associated with any particular church. We partner with Christian families of all denominations. We will keep Jesus Christ as the central focus and our statement of faith is aligned with the Word of God.
Yes, the enrollment process is ongoing. Castle Hills accepts applicants through the school year for the current year and the upcoming school year.
The application begins with the Inquiry Form and campus tour. Please refer to our Admissions Process page for more details on how to apply.
Uniforms are required for students in grades PK 3 -12. There is a complete description of the student dress requirements in the school student handbook. Uniforms are purchased from Flynn O’Hara Uniform company.
Our hot lunch program is provided by A Matter of Taste Catering, a trusted partner committed to serving meals that are nutritious, well-balanced, and appealing to children. Each lunch is thoughtfully prepared to ensure it meets both the dietary needs and tastes of our students.
Hot lunch is available at an additional cost, with pricing varying by grade level. Parents can conveniently manage their child’s meals by setting up a student lunch account and adding funds as needed.
Students must be 5 years old by September 1 of the academic year to enter Kindergarten.
The Admissions Committee considers candidates who have submitted all required documents and completed each step of the application as outlined in the Admissions checklist.
Non-acceptance means the Admissions Committee cannot offer the applicant placement at that time. The application fee is non-refundable.
Students applying for Kindergarten will be required to take the DIAL-4 assessment which measures several areas of behavior including motor skills, personal-social development, language skills, and conceptual skills.
Students applying for 1st-12th grade will be required to take the Woodcock Johnson IV assessment which measures math facts, math fluence, reading comprehension, reading fluency, and spelling.
The assessments are administered on the Castle Hills campus.
Castle Hills does not offer a daily bus system for student transportation to and from school. However, we do provide transportation for school-sponsored events. Our school bus and shuttle vehicles are available for field trips, athletic events, and other school-related activities, ensuring safe and reliable travel for our students when needed.
In pre-kindergarten, beginning at 18 months old, we offer full time M-F, a 3-day a week (MWF), a 2-day-a week (TTh), and a 5-day a week mornings only option.
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