Rigorous Academics
Excellence you can measure.
Preparation that lasts.
From nationally normed assessments to academic competitions and college readiness, BRCS equips students with the knowledge, confidence, and habits they need to thrive beyond graduation.
Results at a Glance
200+
BRCS average SAT score above the national average
3.8
2025 AP English exam average
$4.5M+
College scholarships offered since 2018
Above State & National Averages
Iowa Assessment performance
Academic Competitions
Challenged. Encouraged. Equipped.
Creative Writing
Grades 3–12
Students express truth and creativity through story, poetry, and reflection.
★ Multiple national and state awards
Poetry Out Loud
Grades 9–12
Cultivating confidence and communication through the power of poetry.
★ Consistently strong regional participants and state participants
Math Olympics
Grades 3–8
Building problem-solving skills and a love for mathematics.
★ First-place finishes across grades
Spelling Contest
Grades 1–8
Developing excellence in language, focus, and attention to detail.
★ Consistently top-two finishes in regional competitions
How We Measure Growth
Assessment with Purpose
BRCS uses nationally normed assessments to understand how students are growing and to continually strengthen curriculum and instruction. Our goal is not simply to produce a score—it is to use meaningful data to help every student thrive.
Grades K-10
Iowa Assessment
Measures achievement and growth in reading, math, and more.
Grades 11–12
PSAT
Prepares students for the SAT and helps identify academic strengths.
Grades 11-12
Global Seal of Biliteracy
Validates Spanish proficiency and recognizes students with internationally recognized language certification.
Grades 11-12
SAT • ACT • AP
College-readiness assessments and advanced placement opportunities.
Student Success Stories
Lifelong Learners. Remarkable Achievers.
Joey Lopez-Cotaina ’19
BRCS Lifer, Preschool–12th Grade
✓ 1480 PSAT
✓ 1550 SAT
✓ 33 ACT
National Merit Scholarship Recipient
Global Seal of Biliteracy
Sarah Hilliard ’22
BRCS Lifer, Preschool–12th Grade
✓ 1420 PSAT
✓ 1410 SAT
National Merit Scholarship Recipient
Global Seal of Biliteracy
College Destinations
Our Graduates Go Far
Wheaton College • University of Richmond • Christopher Newport University • Clemson University • and many more
VIEW MORE COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES +
- Appalachian State University
- Augustana College
- Belmont University
- Blue Ridge Community College
- Bowie State University
- Bridgewater College
- Cedarville University
- Christopher Newport University
- Covenant College
- Davis & Elkins College
- Eastern Mennonite University
- Geneva College
- Grove City College
- Hillsdale College
- James Madison University
- LeTourneau University
- Liberty University
- Longwood University
- Mary Baldwin University
- Messiah College
- Randolph-Macon College
- Regent University
- Rosedale Bible College
- Taylor University
- Texas A&M
- University of Mary Washington
- University of Richmond
- University of Sioux Falls
- Universal Technical Institute
- University of Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Tech
- Virginia Wesleyan University
- West Virginia University
- Wheaton College
Prepared for What’s Next
Academic excellence at BRCS is about more than test scores. We prepare students to think critically, communicate clearly, pursue their calling, and faithfully serve wherever God leads.