2026-05-11T15:57:17-05:00 2025-06-30 581763570 Jones and Kolb 3475 Piedmont Road Suite 1500 Atlanta GA 30305 990 2024-07-01 582600863 King's Ridge Christian School KING 7707545738 2765 Bethany Bend Alpharetta GA 30004 Jen Cook CFO 7707545738 2026-05-08 1 0 M Shane Keasler P01223504 4042627920 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jen Cook 2765 Bethany Bend Alpharetta GA 30004 24912599 0 X www.kingsridgecs.org X 2001 GA Provides a college prepatory education to children from kindergarten through 12th grade. 11 11 305 400 0 0 1750404 1074630 23179779 23517106 293932 286365 0 0 25224115 24878101 1028554 1145519 0 0 15299641 15999121 0 0 424018 7852825 7747354 24181020 24891994 1043095 -13893 55788215 54397624 23923497 22546799 31864718 31850825 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 22712675 1145519 23222563 Founded in 2001, King's Ridge Christian School (KRCS) is an independent, non-denominational Christian school in north metro Atlanta. We recognize each college-bound student's unique strengths and learning styles. By engaging with students individually, we support academic growth and help them realize their potential to positively impact the world as self-directed learners, self-aware leaders, and confident servants.Our 92-acre campus includes dedicated facilities for Lower, Middle, and High Schools. We promote a culture of trust and respect, emphasizing integrity through our Honor Code, community service at all grade levels, mission trips, and student leadership opportunities.We challenge students with a rigorous honors program, Advanced Placement courses, and a Christian-based curriculum. KRCS is committed to developing 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 2025, KRCS 9th-12th grade students achieved the following distinctions: 30 AP Scholars - Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. 13 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. 41 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 2025 achieved an 88% overall pass rate on AP Exams. Matriculation Mobility - Class of 2025 In State = 43% Out of State = 57% Public = 81% Private = 19%College ScholarshipsThe Class of 2025 earned $7.9 million in academic, athletic, and fine arts scholarships. 142519 294543 The King's Ridge Christian School co-curricular environment extends learning beyond the classroom, enabling students to develop skills through relevant and engaging activities.GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION - KRCS is a member of the Georgia High School Association, participating in sports, literary competitions, and One-Act plays at the state level, while honoring God by using the talents He provides.ATHLETICS - Athletic participation at KRCS includes varsity-level programs that build on foundational teams, beginning in kindergarten. We train student-athletes to compete at the highest level and pursue excellence in every contest.Student-athletes participate in a range of sports across a three-season schedule, including football, volleyball, cross country, softball, swimming, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, track and field, lacrosse, wrestling, and soccer. When not competing, they engage in off-season conditioning and a custom strength and agility program to prepare for future success. As a result, more KRCS student-athletes are being recruited by college-level programs. 22855194 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 53 0 1 305 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 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 Michael Greiner Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Adam Hollingsworth 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 Jonathon Lucenay Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Rodney Smith Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Simmons Interim Head of School 4.00 X 145105 0 8145 Dr Ed Spurka Head of School 64.00 X 356982 0 5141 Jennifer Cook CFO 40.00 X 120177 0 22213 Stephanie Gammage Head of Lower School 40.00 X 160554 0 15557 Shuntel Beach Chief Advancement Officer 40.00 X 128503 0 15942 Michael Power Athletic Director 40.00 X 119850 0 4384 Amy Zacha Head of Middle School 40.00 X 119775 0 14622 Jason West Director of Technology 40.00 X 119517 0 14646 1270463 0 100650 11 0 1 0 Sports Turf Company 1487 Black Dirt Rd Whitesburg GA 30185 Construction 3456533 Sage Dining Services 1402 York Road Suite 100 Lutherville MD 21093 Food Service 1337338 Explorica by Worldstrides 2662 Holcomb Br Rd Alpharetta GA 30022 Travel 412698 Maintenance Services of Georgia Inc 3482 Keith Br Rd Suite 340 Cumming GA 30028 Cleaning Services 369935 All Systems Inc 2630 Business Dr Cumming GA 30028 Construction 320722 17 46510 1028120 1074630 Tuition and fees 611710 22985526 22985526 KRCS ONE 611710 294543 294543 After school care 611710 103109 103109 Athletic income 611710 35467 35467 98461 98461 23517106 286365 286365 34498 46510 34498 0 24878101 23517106 0 286365 1145519 1145519 652022 253595 271629 126798 12113173 11418373 533803 160997 278624 254311 18022 6291 2008783 1833496 129932 45355 946519 843258 81470 21791 18146 9073 8710 363 32000 32000 201235 102985 88243 10007 69957 39875 30082 598882 488538 102626 7718 256120 253559 2561 1266216 1242760 17288 6168 40871 8583 27792 4496 291110 286485 4625 1981669 1942801 28677 10191 346732 173366 166431 6935 Dining services 1288352 1262585 25767 Miscellaneous 567673 516585 34180 16908 Repairs and Maintenance 447626 438682 8944 Athletics 142519 142519 198246 198246 24891994 22855194 1612782 424018 1236343 1312280 12500191 8617480 898685 553692 31098 358837 403170 74485593 31134472 40522457 43351121 240604 159881 55788215 54397624 1462727 1504689 12230123 12034408 8765250 8199750 1313469 730901 151928 77051 23923497 22546799 X 27063596 30845840 4801122 1004985 31864718 31850825 55788215 54397624 -13893 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12036955 12036955 38714691 14438041 24276650 5392176 5392176 0 17658377 10920976 6737401 683394 383279 300115 43351121 LEASE OBLIGATION 77051 77051 23767080 -1111021 -1111021 24878101 0 24878101 23780973 -1111021 -1111021 24891994 0 24891994 Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Fundraising Event Direct Expenses 34,498. Financial Aid and Scholarships -1,145,519. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Fundraising Event Direct Expenses 34,498. Financial Aid and Scholarships -1,145,519. 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 48440 14167 34273 9511 21844 2918 Online Auction 32568 32343 225 185 40 81008 46510 34498 9696 21844 2958 34498 0 1 Scholarships and financial aid 121 1145519 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 336982 0 20000 0 0 0 4467 0 674 0 362123 0 0 0 Stephanie Gammage Head of Lower School 159908 0 646 0 0 0 4436 0 11121 0 176111 0 0 0 Brian Simmons Interim Head of School 132459 0 646 0 12000 0 0 0 8145 0 153250 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 3110250 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.