Kings Ridge Christian School Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
King's Ridge Christian School is a Christian community providing a college preparatory education equipping students to know, to serve, and to believe.
- Income
- $24.9 million
- Spending
- $24.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- -6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 95%
- Employees
- 305
- Volunteers
- 400
- Highest pay
- $362,123, head of school
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 41% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 39 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $22.7 million spent. Founded in 2001, King's Ridge Christian School (KRCS) is an independent, non-denominational Christian school in north metro Atlanta. We recognize each college-bound student's unique strengths and learning styles. By engaging with students individually, we support academic growth and help them realize their potential to positively impact the world as self-directed learners, self-aware leaders, and confident servants.Our 92-acre campus includes dedicated facilities for Lower, Middle, and High Schools. We promote a culture of trust and respect, emphasizing integrity through our Honor Code, community service at all grade levels, mission trips, and student leadership opportunities.We challenge students with a rigorous honors program, Advanced Placement courses, and a Christian-based curriculum. KRCS is committed to developing the whole child academically, physically, spiritually, socially, and ethically.AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)CogniaCouncil on Educational Standards & Accountability (CESA)Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)MembershipsNational Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC)Georgia Independent School Association (GISA)Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS)College BoardGeorgia High School Association (GHSA)Academic Graduation Requirements - 25 CreditsEnglish 4.0 Christian Education 3.5 Math 4.0 Fine Arts 1.0Science 4.0 Health/Nutrition 0.5Social Science 3.0 Physical Education 0.5World Language 3.0 Electives 1.5 Advanced Placement and Honors CoursesIn 2025, KRCS 9th-12th grade students achieved the following distinctions: 30 AP Scholars - Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. 13 AP Scholars with Honor - Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. 41 AP Scholars with Distinction - Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.The Class of 2025 achieved an 88% overall pass rate on AP Exams. Matriculation Mobility - Class of 2025 In State = 43% Out of State = 57% Public = 81% Private = 19%College ScholarshipsThe Class of 2025 earned $7.9 million in academic, athletic, and fine arts scholarships.
- $142,519 spent. The King's Ridge Christian School co-curricular environment extends learning beyond the classroom, enabling students to develop skills through relevant and engaging activities.GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION - KRCS is a member of the Georgia High School Association, participating in sports, literary competitions, and One-Act plays at the state level, while honoring God by using the talents He provides.ATHLETICS - Athletic participation at KRCS includes varsity-level programs that build on foundational teams, beginning in kindergarten. We train student-athletes to compete at the highest level and pursue excellence in every contest.Student-athletes participate in a range of sports across a three-season schedule, including football, volleyball, cross country, softball, swimming, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, track and field, lacrosse, wrestling, and soccer. When not competing, they engage in off-season conditioning and a custom strength and agility program to prepare for future success. As a result, more KRCS student-athletes are being recruited by college-level programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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