our mission

Empowering a diverse community, united by Christ, to achieve excellence in education for the flourishing of all creation. 

our values

Empowerment

Our students graduate with increased confidence and clarity about their future. The UCA learning process encourages all students to recognize and develop their unique gifts and to boldly use them for the good of others.

Diversity

We seek to admit and serve students and families from all social, economic, ecumenical and cultural backgrounds. A diverse learning community deeply committed to one another stands as a powerful testament to the gospel and prepares students to seek restoration in a world marred by conflict and injustice.

Unity

The school we create together enthusiastically affirms the gospel of Jesus Christ and it is by this hope alone that we seek unity in diversity. The love of Christ compels us to work together for the restoration of this world.

Excellence

As a result of our obedience to Christ, we promote relational, rigorous, and relevant scholarship that integrates faith and learning. Students and teachers must invest all the knowledge, skills, and gifts they have been given so as to glorify God. The pursuit of excellence is worship.

Flourishing

The purpose of education is ultimately wrapped up in God’s mandate for human beings to create, improve, and seek the fulfillment of His creation. We do this by learning, working, building culture, and having faith that God will finish His good work.

our approach

Community Integration

With learning expeditions, education happens outside the school walls. It’s about seeing things in person. Beyond that, it’s about seeing the world’s interconnected nature through the lens of our neighborhoods. By being in the community, we flourish and the community flourishes.

Self-Knowledge

Students unlock their future by knowing themselves better. Student’s Loves, Experiences, Abilities, Personality, and Spiritual Gifts (LEAPS) help them to approach their education with well-chosen internship experiences. Why wait until college to find out that you’re a skilled architect, artist, or engineer? Move on from high school with confidence.

Authentic Work

All students are capable of beautiful, complex, and well-crafted work. Learning at UCA goes beyond tests and quizzes to encompass fieldwork, community projects, and other meaningful pursuits.

Collaboration

Students work with teachers to co-design the UCA curriculum. This means that student input is not just helpful; it is absolutely necessary. Students have the opportunity to help design deep learning projects, create clubs, and give peer feedback. The sky’s the limit. Students leave UCA ready to participate in—and lead—high performing teams.

Servant Leadership

Students must be given the opportunity to hone their gifts and use them for the good of others. UCA students have plenty of opportunities to do this, connecting their faith and learning. We start with the assumption that students want to help make their school and community a better place. The UCA experience helps empower students to use their gifts for the good of others.

Heart, Mind, and Hands

The goal of the UCA curriculum is the formation of the entire person through the work of the Spirit. Learning, which proceeds from the heart, connects our minds and our hands in relevant, rigorous, and relational work. In this way, we use our strengths for the good of the community.