frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why choose Cambridge?

Three words capture the essence of The Cambridge School of Dallas: Character, Competence and Community.

Developing the character traits that conform to the character of Jesus is indeed the passion and core commitment of the students who choose to align themselves with the Cambridge School of Dallas.

Cambridge’s track record in college admissions and feedback from alumni and their college professors attest to the exceptional quality of a Cambridge education and to the depth of learning students experience.

Q. How is Cambridge different than other private schools?

The numbers speak for themselves.

College Scholarships in 2006-2007: $1.302 million or $56,600 per student

First Choice Acceptances in 2006-2007: 19 out of 23.

SAT scores: Five-year average: 1312

National Merit: 35 Commended, Semi-finalists or Finalists in the last 8 years

Naval Academy appointment for three consecutive years (2004, 2005, 2006)

Q. What is expected of the students?

Along with the rigor of the academic work, there is an expectation for active involvement in the life and activities of the Cambridge School. The transcript a student develops at Cambridge opens the doors to his or her colleges of choice because not only does it reflect an unusual level of achievement in challenging courses (multiple AP courses, math and science typically through Calculus and AP science, foreign language through AP Latin, French or Spanish, academic electives such as Euclid’s Elements, Philosophy, Advanced Placement Studio Art) but it also reflects the student’s participation in at least eight sport seasons and fine arts productions.

Q. What sustains students when their studies are hard and their activities intense

The community. It is one of parents, students and faculty united in their vision for education and their love of Christ. Though there is a diversity of Christian tradition — Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox — and a diversity of opinions on any number of issues, there is a unifying love for and commitment to the school and its members that creates for students what could be termed “safe accountability.” While students are called to account for behaviors that run counter to their growth and achievement, they are never humiliated, disrespected, or compared to other students. Rather, they are mentored and discipled by men and women who themselves are active disciples of Jesus Christ.