Why LCA?

Welcome to Life Christian Academy, where students thrive in a joyful, purpose-filled community grounded in respect, academic excellence, and shared values. Our mission is to equip students through academic excellence to be Life-Ready community leaders who embody our Core Values: Love God, Love Others, Speak Life, and Pray Powerful Prayers.

At LCA, students are encouraged to serve their community, strive for personal excellence, and contribute to a culture where every individual is respected and valued. While we are not academically selective, we are highly selective in character. We seek students who are willing to work hard, demonstrate integrity, and participate fully in school life.

As a Christian school, we welcome families from diverse backgrounds who seek an education grounded in biblical truth. We ask all students and families to respect and support our faith-based mission and to join us in building a community shaped by love.

Spiritual Formation
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to Christ-centered education. We desire every student to have a personal relationship with Jesus and to pursue His unique calling. This is lived out through daily Bible instruction, weekly chapels, small group mentoring, retreats, and Spiritual Emphasis Week. These experiences create space for students to grow in their faith, build authentic community, and apply biblical principles to everyday life.

Academic Excellence
At Life Christian Academy, academics are a top priority. We believe in our students and provide the tools and instruction they need to rise to their potential. Our students consistently exceed national averages on standardized assessments and are guided by a comprehensive college-planning process that begins early, optimizing scholarship and admissions outcomes. Our curriculum aligns with the standards of selective universities and includes rigorous instruction through our Math & Science Institute. Opportunities such as novel writing, university field studies, Chinese language acquisition, and job shadowing in medical fields enhance learning beyond the classroom.

Individualized Support and Leadership Development
Our award-winning LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) program supports students who learn differently, ensuring they succeed academically and socially. Since 1995, LIFE has empowered students with confidence and long-term success. Leadership development is embedded at every level—from biblical character formation in elementary school to ASB, honor societies, and student-led initiatives in middle and high school. Students are given meaningful roles to mentor peers, lead worship, and contribute through clubs, athletics, and the arts.

Service and Outreach
Service is essential to who we are. Students across all grade levels participate in outreach that impacts both local and global communities. From Operation Christmas Child and city-wide service projects to mission trips in Tacoma, Seattle, and the Dominican Republic, our students learn to lead with compassion and serve with purpose. These opportunities deepen character, broaden perspective, and help students live out the values of God’s Kingdom.