2025-05-12T15:34:45-05:00 2024-06-30 581763570 Jones and Kolb 3475 Piedmont Road Suite 1500 Atlanta GA 30305 990 2023-07-01 582600863 King's Ridge Christian School KING 7707545738 2765 Bethany Bend Alpharetta GA 30004 Jen Cook CFO 7707545738 2025-05-12 1 0 Laura H Heller P00744874 4042627920 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jen Cook 2765 Bethany Bend Alpharetta GA 30004 25256550 0 X www.kingsridgecs.org X 2001 GA Provides a college prepatory education to children from kindergarten through 12th grade. 14 13 300 400 0 0 1791325 1750404 20972161 23179779 86783 293932 0 0 22850269 25224115 1091472 1028554 0 0 13841797 15299641 0 0 402780 7600995 7852825 22534264 24181020 316005 1043095 55997495 55788215 25175872 23923497 30821623 31864718 X King's Ridge Christian School is a Christian community providing a college preparatory education equipping students to know, to serve, and to believe. 0 0 22118765 1028554 22835488 Founded in 2001, King's Ridge Christian School (KRCS) is an independent, non-denominational Christian school in north metro Atlanta. Our college-bound students are individually known for their unique gifts, talents, and learning styles. Students who are known are more encouraged in their academics and better understand how they can impact the world as they develop into self-directed learners, self-aware leaders, and self-confident servants.Students attend school on a 92-acre campus with separate facilities for Lower, Middle, and High Schools. The culture is one of trust and respect, with an expectation of integrity with an Honor Code, community service at every grade level, mission trips, and student leadership opportunities. We challenge our students through a rigorous honors program, Advanced Placement curriculum, and pedagogy rooted in a Christian focus. KRCS strives to develop the whole child - academically, physically, spiritually, socially, and ethically.AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)CogniaCouncil on Educational Standards & Accountability (CESA)Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)MembershipsNational Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC)Georgia Independent School Association (GISA)Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS)College BoardGeorgia High School Association (GHSA)Academic Graduation Requirements - 25 CreditsEnglish 4.0 Christian Education 3.5 Math 4.0 Fine Arts 1.0Science 4.0 Health/Nutrition 0.5Social Science 3.0 Physical Education 0.5World Language 3.0 Electives 1.5 Advanced Placement and Honors CoursesIn 2024, KRCS had (9th - 12th grade): - 30 AP Scholars - Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. - 12 AP Scholars with Honor - Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. - 32 AP Scholars with Distinction - Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.The Class of 2024 overall pass percentage on AP Exams was 84%. Matriculation Mobility - Class of 2024 In State = 48% Out of State = 52% Public = 77% Private = 23%College ScholarshipsThe Class of 2024 earned $5.5 million in academic, athletic, and fine arts scholarship awards. 215258 344291 CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIESThe KRCS co-curricular environment is a natural extension of the classroom. As a result, students gain skills through relevant and engaging activities. GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION - KRCS is a member of Georgia High School Association, participating in various sports and activities such as literary and One Act play competition with the goal of reaching state-level competition while honoring God by using the talents He provides. ATHLETICS - Athletic participation at KRCS includes varsity-level programs that build upon foundational rec-style teams, starting as early as kindergarten. KRCS strives to train athletes to compete at the highest level, ensuring that their opponents know they've been given a great game by the end of the contest. Student-athletes can participate in various sports (football, volleyball, cross country, softball, swimming, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, track & field, equestrian, lacrosse, wrestling, and soccer) across a 3-season schedule. When not actively competing, they commit to off-season conditioning and training through a custom-designed strength, conditioning, and agility program to fully prepare for future success. This dedication to preparation has led to an ever-increasing number of KRCS student-athletes being pursued by college-level programs. 22334023 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 48 0 1 300 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 GA X Ms Jen Cook 7707545738 2765 Bethany Bend Alpharetta GA 30004 Ben Ackerman Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Jim Jacobi Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Taglienti Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Trenton Ward Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Jackie Littlefield Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Shane Jackson Vice-Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Galbreath Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Ron Cole Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Angie Hudson Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Lee Jenkins Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Mike Jurgens Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Ed Spurka Head of School 64.00 X X 328987 0 9813 Jonathon Lucenay Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Rodney Smith Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Cook CFO 60.00 X 99214 0 14165 Guy Price Former CFO 40.00 X 111336 0 7992 Stefanie Gammage Head of Lower School 60.00 X 148704 0 13214 Tim Corrigan Head of High School 40.00 X 149037 0 3585 Melanie Ellis Chief of Staff 40.00 X 148476 0 15786 Abigal May Director of Curriculum & Instruction 40.00 X 121367 0 10575 1107121 0 75130 5 0 1 0 Sage Dining Services Inc 1402 York Road Suite 100 Lutherville MD 21093 Food Service 1256103 Deluxe Athletics LLC 80 Scott Dr SE Marietta GA 30067 Construction 602490 Explorica by Worldstrides 2662 Holcomb Br Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 Travel 599907 All Systems Inc 2630 Business Dr Cumming GA 30028 Construction 355863 Maintenance Services of Georgia Inc 3482 Keith Bridge Road Suite 340 Cumming GA 30041 Cleaning Services 336853 16 51432 1698972 1750404 Tuition and fees 611710 22605995 22605995 KRCS ONE 611710 344291 344291 After school care 611710 144966 144966 Athletic income 611710 34840 34840 49687 49687 23179779 293932 293932 32435 51432 32435 0 25224115 23179779 0 293932 1028554 1028554 525235 187853 243456 93926 11647254 11022649 472004 152601 283827 261115 16969 5743 1947302 1791479 116424 39399 896023 812267 65868 17888 12617 4542 7949 126 32000 32000 286538 136047 103419 47072 56037 31381 24656 733677 592239 127741 13697 221730 219513 2217 1179812 1157947 16336 5529 125057 114793 7386 2878 332592 327457 5132 3 1891215 1854534 27436 9245 285870 151511 131500 2859 Dining services 1220607 1196195 24412 Miscellaneous 577067 555480 9773 11814 Repairs and Maintenance 481528 471989 9539 Athletics 215258 215258 201220 201220 24181020 22334023 1444217 402780 1136771 1236343 11587858 12500191 1798724 898685 25987 31098 445865 358837 69681107 29158650 40683073 40522457 319217 240604 55997495 55788215 1599534 1462727 12275889 12230123 9330750 8765250 1745005 1313469 224694 151928 25175872 23923497 X 26714871 27063596 4106752 4801122 30821623 31864718 55997495 55788215 1043095 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12315055 12315055 38337596 13372356 24965240 5392176 5177255 214921 12883457 10264053 2619404 752823 344986 407837 40522457 LEASE OBLIGATION 151928 151928 24227996 -996119 -996119 25224115 0 25224115 23184901 -996119 -996119 24181020 0 24181020 Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Fundraising Event Direct Expenses 32,435. Financial Aid and Scholarships -1,028,554. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Fundraising Event Direct Expenses 32,435. Financial Aid and Scholarships -1,028,554. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 The Notice of Nondiscrimatory Policy is published in the Atlanta Journal and Constitution. King's Ridge Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Golf Outing 55905 23510 32395 8048 21736 2611 Online Auction 27962 27922 40 40 83867 51432 32435 8048 21736 2651 32435 0 1 Scholarships and financial aid 98 1028554 FMV Reduction in tuition. Part I, Line 2: Parents/guardians are required to apply for financial aid by submitting the parent's financial statement form through the school and student service for financial aid (SSS) of the National Association of Independent Schools. A copy of the parent's financial statement form, income tax statement, W-2's and a cover letter describing the specific reasons for seeking assistance are submitted to SSS. SSS provides the school and parent their analysis of the parent's financial statement along with their recommendation on the amount the parents are able to pay toward tuition. The financial aid committee reviews the information provided by the parents and SSS. Each application is discussed and initial financial aid amounts are determined. The committee gives priority to funding high school students financial aid needs followed by middle school students financial aid needs and finally lower school students financial aid needs. The committee reviews the initial financial aid amounts and makes modifications based on total funding available and to ensure financial aid amounts are consistent for students with similar financial situation within the same school levels. (lower school, middle school, and high school). All applicants are notified of the decision of the financial aid committee. All applicants that are awarded financial aid are given two weeks to accept or reject the offer. Upon acceptance by the applicant, the financial aid award is communicated to the school accountant who ensures the financial aid is applied to the applicants account. X 1 1 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dr Ed Spurka Head of School 295459 0 20605 0 12923 0 8706 0 1107 0 338800 0 0 0 Melanie Ellis Chief of Staff 140442 0 646 0 7388 0 4059 0 11727 0 164262 0 0 0 Stefanie Gammage Head of Lower School 141827 0 646 0 6231 0 4255 0 8959 0 161918 0 0 0 Tim Corrigan Head of High School 146237 0 646 0 2154 0 2622 0 963 0 152622 0 0 0 A Development Authority of Fulton County 581506878 2019-09-10 11310000 Refund prior tax-exempt bonds issued on 05/04/2006 0 0 0 A 2544750 11310000 1 0 1 1 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 A 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 A 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b After a draft version of the Form 990 has been prepared, the draft is sent to the Finance Committee members and Board of Trustees. Members and directors discuss any issues or concerns that they may have with the draft Form 990. Once approved, the preparer is notified and authorized to prepare the final version of the form 990. The final Form 990 is signed by an officer and filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Upon hiring a key employee or election of a person as a member of the Board of Trustees, the Organization's conflict of interest policy must be signed acknowledging that no conflicts of interest exist. Annually, key employees and board members reaffirm that no conflicts of interest exist by signing an update form. The Organization acts appropriately when a conflict is identified by any member of the Organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Compensation for the Head of School is recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the Board members annually. Compensation for other key employees other than the Head of School is determined by the Head of School. Compensation of key employees at other organizations of similar size and activities is used in determining the annual compensation. Performance of these key employees is also considered in determining annual compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.