Highland Christian School 
The information on this page was last updated 7/22/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Our goals at Highland Christian School are to provide the highest quality education for children, that is Christ-centered in the deepest sense and to help parents fulfill their educational obligation consistent with the Holy Scriptures and the Reformed creeds. Highland Christian School aims to graduate students with academic competence and who know, serve and love God and their neighbor. It is important in all activities to honor God and live a life of Kingdom service.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Highland Christian School
3040 Ridge Road
Highland, IN 46322
Website: highlandchristian.org
Phone: (219) 838-0356
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 350898393
CEO/President: Kyle Weener
Chairman: Joe Jonkman
Board size: 10
Founder:
Ruling year: 1968
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 07/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Highland Christian School students will be academically equipped, biblically grounded, and spiritually nurtured to impact their world for Christ.
Mission statement
In order to honor God, we nurture and guide students
To see the Father's creation,
To sense order in a world saved by Christ
To serve God through the leading of the Holy Spirit
Statement of faith
https://highlandchristian.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Foundational-Beliefs-corrected-per-JStammis.pdf
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 638 of 1435 | 124 of 191 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 75 of 1435 | 41 of 191 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1123 of 1435 | 156 of 191 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 828 of 1436 | 126 of 191 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $20,579 in government grants in 2025.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 11% | 4% | 4% | 1% | 0% | 2% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 22% | 18% | 41% | 38% | 27% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 78% | 82% | 59% | 62% | 73% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 74% | 83% | 78% | 78% | 82% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 73% | 101% | 66% | 67% | 85% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 54% | 83% | 52% | 52% | 70% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 27% | -1% | 34% | 33% | 15% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 16% | 0% | 22% | 23% | 9% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 25% | 17% | 21% | 22% | 17% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.43 | 0.47 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.99 | 1.83 | 1.95 | 1.90 | 1.55 | 1.33 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 0.63 | 0.76 | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.63 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 138.94 | 52.43 | 98.42 | 15.51 | 79.73 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 18.95 | 15.52 | 19.87 | 16.67 | 18.75 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 23% | 32% | 27% | 6% | 3% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 11% | 15% | 18% | 1% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 117% | 226% | 176% | 230% | 216% | 204% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,274,136 | $1,647,015 | $1,791,750 | $1,314,056 | $1,280,762 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $423,303 | $163,874 | $197,957 | $191,984 | $84,053 |
| Short-term investments | $8,033,384 | $6,629,967 | $6,199,074 | $5,072,701 | $4,836,056 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $9,730,823 | $8,440,856 | $8,188,781 | $6,578,741 | $6,200,871 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $8,096,124 | $6,320,979 | $2,137,945 | $2,107,264 | $2,039,849 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $1,727,044 | $5,217,289 | $1,498,152 | $9,343 |
| Total long-term assets | $8,096,124 | $8,048,023 | $7,355,234 | $3,605,416 | $2,049,192 |
| Total assets | $17,826,947 | $16,488,879 | $15,544,015 | $10,184,157 | $8,250,063 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $70,037 | $161,003 | $83,205 | $424,209 | $77,777 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $70,037 | $161,003 | $83,205 | $424,209 | $77,777 |
| Debt | $1,917,000 | $2,443,886 | $2,837,068 | $52,562 | $20,966 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $2,034,326 | $2,633,185 | $1,339,735 | $145,291 | $174,062 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $3,951,326 | $5,077,071 | $4,176,803 | $197,853 | $195,028 |
| Total liabilities | $4,021,363 | $5,238,074 | $4,260,008 | $622,062 | $272,805 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $12,179,839 | $8,654,825 | $9,365,834 | $6,383,876 | $4,746,847 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,625,745 | $2,595,980 | $1,918,173 | $3,178,219 | $3,230,411 |
| Net assets | $13,805,584 | $11,250,805 | $11,284,007 | $9,562,095 | $7,977,258 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $1,799,053 | $1,158,971 | $3,020,763 | $2,514,020 | $1,248,980 |
| Program service revenue | $6,139,374 | $4,968,202 | $4,051,533 | $3,340,392 | $2,709,675 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $350,637 | $37,003 | $67,285 | $343,764 | $333,465 |
| Other revenue | $76,416 | $204,189 | $241,713 | $409,144 | $311,500 |
| Total other revenue | $6,566,427 | $5,209,394 | $4,360,531 | $4,093,300 | $3,354,640 |
| Total revenue | $8,365,480 | $6,368,365 | $7,381,294 | $6,607,320 | $4,603,620 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $4,539,248 | $5,290,727 | $3,820,728 | $3,454,709 | $3,218,382 |
| Management and general | $1,505,140 | $1,070,218 | $1,035,589 | $967,319 | $675,279 |
| Fundraising | $71,744 | $40,622 | $39,976 | $7,341 | $24,709 |
| Total expenses | $6,116,132 | $6,401,567 | $4,896,293 | $4,429,369 | $3,918,370 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $2,249,348 | ($33,202) | $2,485,001 | $2,177,951 | $685,250 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $2,249,348 | ($33,202) | $2,485,001 | $2,177,951 | $685,250 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Kyle Weener | Head of School | $94,832 |
Compensation data as of: 7/31/2025
Response from ministry
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History
https://highlandchristian.org/about-us/our-history-and-constitution/