Cherry Hills Christian School 
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Summary
Christ-Centered Education
Preparing students to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Think Biblically. Live Faithfully. Lead Courageously.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Cherry Hills Christian School
3900 Grace Boulevard
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Website: cherryhillschristian.org
Phone: 303.791.5500
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 851394364
CEO/President: Don Davis
Chairman: Jim Hendricks
Board size: 7
Founder:
Ruling year: 2021
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Academic excellence is a hallmark of the CHC experience. Our highly qualified faculty challenge students to think critically, communicate effectively, solve problems creatively, and pursue learning with curiosity and purpose.
Faith and learning are intentionally integrated throughout every subject area, helping students develop discernment and a deep understanding of how God's truth applies to all aspects of life.
Through rigorous academics, technology, fine arts, athletics, leadership opportunities, and service experiences, students are prepared for success in high school and beyond.
Mission statement
Our mission is to prepare students toThink Biblically, Live Faithfully, and Lead Courageouslyto impact the world for Jesus Christ. This mission serves as the foundation for every classroom experience, athletic competition, artistic performance, service opportunity, and relationship across our campus.
Statement of faith
The true Church is composed of all persons who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, are united together in the body of Christ.
All Scripture is self-attesting, and truthfulness requires our unreserved submission in all areas of life. The infallible Word of God, the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, is a complete and unified witness to God's redemptive acts, culminating in the incarnation of the Living Word, the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible, uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit, is the supreme and final authority in all matters on which it speaks. Psalm 12:6, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12
We believe in one God, the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To Him be all honor, glory, and praise forever! Genesis 1:26, John 1:1-2, Mathew 28:19
Jesus Christ, the living Word, became flesh through his miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit and his virgin birth. He who is true God became true man, united in one person forever. According to the Scriptures, he died on the cross, a sacrifice for our sins. On the third day, He arose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He now is our High Priest and Mediator. Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:26-38
The Holy Spirit has come to glorify Christ and apply Christ's saving work to our hearts. He convicts us of sin and draws us to the Savior. Indwelling our hearts, he gives new life to us, empowers and imparts gifts for service, and seals us for the day of redemption. 1 Corinthians 6:11, 1 John 4:13
Being estranged from God and condemned by our sinful nature, our salvation is wholly dependent on the work of God's free grace; God credits his righteousness to those who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation and thereby justifies them in His sight. Only those who are born of the Holy Spirit and receive Jesus Christ become children of God and heirs of eternal life. Romans 8:17, 10:9
The true Church is composed of all persons who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, are united together in the body of Christ. The Church finds her visible, yet imperfect, expressing their integrity; where scriptural discipline is practiced, and loving fellowship is maintained. For her perfecting, she awaits the return of her Lord. Matthew 16:18, Acts 20:28
Jesus Christ will come again to the earth-personally, visibly, and bodily-to judge the living and the dead and to consummate history and God's eternal plan. Even so, "come, Lord Jesus." Revelation 22:20
The Lord Jesus Christ commands all believers to proclaim the Gospel worldwide and make disciples of all nations. Obedience to the Great Commission requires total commitment to him who "loved us and gave himself for us." He calls us to a life of self-denying love and service. "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." Ephesians 5:2, 2:10
As a ministry of Cherry Hills Community Church, we believe in the Biblical view of marriage between one man and one woman.
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 276 of 1582 | 42 of 271 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 507 of 1583 | 119 of 271 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 461 of 1583 | 82 of 271 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 511 of 1583 | 75 of 271 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 12% | 7% | 7% | 5% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 88% | 93% | 93% | 95% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 87% | 89% | 89% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 90% | 88% | 84% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 77% | 79% | 78% | 74% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 10% | 12% | 16% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 7% | 15% | 18% | 27% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 12% | 11% | 11% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 0.96 | 0.75 | 1.04 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.13 | 1.17 | 1.62 | 1.03 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.98 | 1.13 | 1.22 | 1.08 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 3.63 | 3.44 | 3.86 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.26 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.53 | 7.72 | 6.99 | 8.24 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 30% | 27% | 46% | 25% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 116% | 76% | 73% | 72% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Cash | $8,306,099 | $6,990,753 | $6,346,747 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $573,855 | $348,574 | $513,279 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $8,879,954 | $7,339,327 | $6,860,026 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,196,873 | $1,288,731 | $225,012 |
| Other long-term assets | $352,693 | $3,293,102 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,549,566 | $4,581,833 | $225,012 |
| Total assets | $10,429,520 | $11,921,160 | $7,085,038 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $407,600 | $529,791 | $520,533 |
| Other current liabilities | $2,038,986 | $1,601,865 | $1,256,349 |
| Total current liabilities | $2,446,586 | $2,131,656 | $1,776,882 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $370,603 | $3,292,802 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $370,603 | $3,292,802 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,817,189 | $5,424,458 | $1,776,882 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Without donor restrictions | $7,282,530 | $6,251,778 | $5,251,556 |
| With donor restrictions | $329,801 | $244,924 | $56,600 |
| Net assets | $7,612,331 | $6,496,702 | $5,308,156 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Total contributions | $742,859 | $680,970 | $470,132 |
| Program service revenue | $10,124,242 | $9,394,353 | $8,334,633 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $271,544 | $85,584 | $70,106 |
| Other revenue | ($27,926) | ($30,002) | ($14,316) |
| Total other revenue | $10,367,860 | $9,449,935 | $8,390,423 |
| Total revenue | $11,110,719 | $10,130,905 | $8,860,555 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Program services | $8,731,804 | $7,922,746 | $6,573,345 |
| Management and general | $1,225,012 | $991,249 | $811,163 |
| Fundraising | $38,274 | $28,364 | $19,009 |
| Total expenses | $9,995,090 | $8,942,359 | $7,403,517 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,115,629 | $1,188,546 | $1,457,038 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,115,629 | $1,188,546 | $1,457,038 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Kati Melton | Head of School | $342,317 |
| Jim Hendricks | Chair of the Board | $122,713 |
| Sandra Ervine | Director of Finance & Business Operations | $109,183 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2024
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History
For more than four decades, Cherry Hills Christian School has faithfully served families throughout Highlands Ranch and the greater Denver area.
Founded in 1985 as a ministry of Cherry Hills Community Church, CHC was established to partner with families in providing a Christ-centered education grounded in biblical truth and academic excellence. What began as an extension of the church's commitment to discipling the next generation has grown into a thriving Preschool-Grade 8 school community where students are challenged to grow academically, spiritually, and personally.