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A Place for Your Student. A Partner for Your Family.

A Christ-centered high school in Carterville, Illinois, where students in grades 9–12 are known by name, grow in faith, and are prepared for what comes next.

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12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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Est. 2006

Founded

WELCOME TO AGAPE

A school built on relationships, rooted in Christ

At Agape, we believe a great education begins with knowing each student personally. As a Christ-centered high school in southern Illinois, we partner with families to shape not just strong scholars, but young men and women of character, conviction, and faith. Here, your student won't get lost in a crowd. They'll be challenged, encouraged, and prepared for college and for life, surrounded by teachers and families who share your values.

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Prayer, Then Physics

Every class here opens the same way: prayer requests and praises. Not just Bible class. Chemistry. Pre-calculus. Our science teacher will tell you that on the rare morning she forgets, the students remind her.

Known Long After

With a 12-to-1 ratio, no student here is anonymous. And it doesn’t end at graduation. Run into a teacher at Walmart or an SIU game years later, and they’ll still want to know how you’re doing.

Ready, Whatever Comes Next

One graduate made the president’s list his first semester of a university pharmacy program. Another turned down a scholarship to go into the trades and now leads in his local church. Both left here knowing what they believe and why.

"What meant the most to me was knowing there were people looking out for the spiritual well-being of my children as much as I was. The teachers here have a serious heart for the Lord and a serious heart for the kids."

Andy Lee, Agape Parent & Board President

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YOUR PATH TO AGAPE

Getting started is simple

01

Inquire

Reach out and tell us about your family. A quick call or form is all it takes to start the conversation, no pressure, no commitment.

02

Visit

Come see Agape for yourself. Tour the campus, meet our teachers, and picture your student here. Schedule a personal visit or join us for a New Family Day.

03

Apply

Ready to take the next step? Complete a simple application. We’ll walk alongside you, and yes, financial aid is available to make Agape possible for your family.

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Enroll

Welcome to the family. Finalize enrollment and get your student ready for a year of growth, challenge, and faith at Agape.

WHY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

A cord of three strands

For forty hours a week, your child is being shaped by someone. We believe that someone should share your faith and your values.

At Agape, faith isn’t a class period, it’s woven through every subject, every conversation, every day. We come alongside your home and your church so that what your student learns on Monday matches what they hear on Sunday.

As Scripture says, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Come and see.

The best way to know Agape is to walk the halls, meet our teachers, and picture your student here.