Evangelical Christian School (Fort Myers, Florida)
| Evangelical Christian School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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8237 Beacon Blvd Fort Myers, Florida 33907 United States | |
| Coordinates | 26°34′28″N 81°51′40″W / 26.57444°N 81.86111°WCoordinates: 26°34′28″N 81°51′40″W / 26.57444°N 81.86111°W |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Non-denominational |
| Established | 1973 |
| Founder | Douglas Dunn |
| Principal |
Michelle Shuford (grades K4-6) James Stedcke (grades 7-12) |
| Headmaster | John M. Hunte |
| Teaching staff | 89 (as of 2013-14)[1] |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Enrollment | 645 (non-prekindergarten) (as of 2013-14)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7.5 (as of 2013-14)[1] |
| School colour(s) | Red and White |
| Athletics | FHSAA Class A, District 6 |
| Team name | Sentinels |
| Accreditation | Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools |
| Website | Evangelical Christian School |
Evangelical Christian School(ECS) is a non-denominational college preparatory school in Fort Myers, Florida.
History
ECS was founded in May 1973 by Douglas D. and Elsie M. Dunn. In 1975 the school was moved to its present site. Over the years, the enrollment has grown to exceed 1,000 students and several new buildings have been added.
Extracurricular activities
ECS provides many extracurricular activities. Their athletic department consists of football, men's and women's cross country, basketball, soccer, track and field, golf, swimming, baseball, softball,and volleyball. Their fine arts department consists of choirs, bands, drama clubs, and art clubs. Academic groups include the A-team, science club, and student senate. ECS Flight Aviation encourages student pilots to earn their private pilots license.
Notable alumni
- Corey Lynch, NFL Player: Tampa Bay Bucs (2009-), Cincinnati Bengals (2007–2008)
- Matt Caldwell (Class of 1999), Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives (2010 - Current)
References
- 1 2 3 "School Detail for Evangelical Christian School". National Center for Education Statistics.