Heights Christian Schools 
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Summary
We are a private school system with a total of five campuses located in the western region of the United States. Having multiple campuses across Southern California allows us to offer students and families the stability that smaller stand-alone schools may not provide, as well as the unique opportunity of professional collaboration between our highly qualified faculty and staff at each of our school locations.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Heights Christian Schools
1225 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
Website: www.heightschristianschools.org
Phone: 714-921-9070
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 953622135
CEO/President: Kelly Beckert
Chairman: Mark Medlin
Board size: 6
Founder: Betty Kimes
Ruling year: 1982
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our mission is to lead children and their families into a relationship with Jesus Christ, equipping them in heart and mind to influence the world for God's Kingdom.
Mission statement
Our vision is that all students will know Christ personally, excel academically, think biblically, and positively impact their communities for Christ. HCS will be the standard of excellence in education for students of all learning abilities, teaching from a distinctively biblical worldview.
Statement of faith
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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 | | 875 of 1435 | 134 of 191 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 733 of 1435 | 119 of 191 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1115 of 1435 | 155 of 191 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 584 of 1436 | 72 of 191 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 11% | 74% | 36% | 77% | 4% | 1% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 20% | 15% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 100% | 99% | 100% | 80% | 85% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 76% | 76% | 71% | 70% | 69% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 96% | 103% | 107% | 102% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 76% | 73% | 78% | 76% | 71% | 68% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 4% | -3% | -7% | -2% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 25% | -20% | -34% | -6% | 2% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 24% | 24% | 29% | 30% | 31% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.54 | 0.61 | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.98 | 1.32 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.99 | 4.96 | 4.41 | 3.08 | 4.27 | 4.33 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 3.01 | 2.40 | 1.44 | 4.18 | 5.73 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 7.48 | 7.05 | 8.12 | 2.68 | 2.79 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.37 | 0.36 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 3.45 | 4.30 | 7.32 | 1.80 | 1.34 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 90% | 93% | 91% | 71% | 63% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 83% | 85% | 9% | 49% | 55% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 117% | 16% | 13% | 19% | 29% | 28% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $7,120,744 | $8,404,066 | $11,731,039 | $2,904,866 | $2,494,214 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $445,628 | $249,439 | $402,454 | $498,600 | $288,417 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $7,566,372 | $8,653,505 | $12,133,493 | $3,403,466 | $2,782,631 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $28,369,994 | $27,708,443 | $24,972,704 | $8,611,676 | $9,238,031 |
| Other long-term assets | $1,611,483 | $1,811,113 | $292,966 | $2,524,303 | $23,926 |
| Total long-term assets | $29,981,477 | $29,519,556 | $25,265,670 | $11,135,979 | $9,261,957 |
| Total assets | $37,547,849 | $38,173,061 | $37,399,163 | $14,539,445 | $12,044,588 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $714,955 | $780,341 | $796,991 | $647,751 | $689,599 |
| Other current liabilities | $296,208 | $446,829 | $697,573 | $623,911 | $308,349 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,011,163 | $1,227,170 | $1,494,564 | $1,271,662 | $997,948 |
| Debt | $31,295,661 | $32,449,682 | $3,500,000 | $7,087,624 | $6,631,765 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $1,637,119 | $1,799,662 | $29,159,664 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $32,932,780 | $34,249,344 | $32,659,664 | $9,087,624 | $6,631,765 |
| Total liabilities | $33,943,943 | $35,476,514 | $34,154,228 | $10,359,286 | $7,629,713 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $3,603,906 | $2,696,547 | $3,244,935 | $4,180,159 | $4,414,875 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $3,603,906 | $2,696,547 | $3,244,935 | $4,180,159 | $4,414,875 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $64,689 | $124,271 | $81,387 | $2,747,033 | $2,346,306 |
| Program service revenue | $19,728,127 | $19,034,567 | $16,011,472 | $11,200,864 | $13,644,591 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,235,385 | $410,411 | $30,233 | $16 | $210 |
| Other revenue | $685,528 | $618,207 | $219,233 | $52,959 | $53,204 |
| Total other revenue | $23,649,040 | $20,063,185 | $16,260,938 | $11,253,839 | $13,698,005 |
| Total revenue | $23,713,729 | $20,187,456 | $16,342,325 | $14,000,872 | $16,044,311 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $17,395,245 | $15,694,778 | $12,378,080 | $9,917,969 | $10,956,850 |
| Management and general | $5,363,536 | $4,996,857 | $5,005,671 | $4,214,701 | $4,979,351 |
| Fundraising | $47,589 | $44,209 | $63,072 | $102,918 | $18,122 |
| Total expenses | $22,806,370 | $20,735,844 | $17,446,823 | $14,235,588 | $15,954,323 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $907,359 | ($548,388) | ($1,104,498) | ($234,716) | $89,988 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $907,359 | ($548,388) | ($1,104,498) | ($234,716) | $89,988 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Kelly Beckert | President & CEO | $209,555 |
| Shaun Glenn | CFO | $188,065 |
| Claud Lamar | President Emeritus | $142,753 |
| Jodie Whittemore | Executive Director | $137,347 |
| Holly Lombardo | VP & HR Director | $134,665 |
| Gumin Jung | Director of Accounting | $116,602 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
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History
In 1981, the very first HCS campus, formerly known as Brea-Olinda Friends Christian School, was established by HCS founder and veteran educator, Mrs. Betty Kimes along with Pastor Bob Webster, both of whom felt called to bring excellent Christian education to their community. Over the years, this small elementary school has grown into Heights Christian Schools; a thriving system of 12 school programs housed on seven campuses, educating over 2,000 students each year ranging in age from six weeks to 14 years.