Whitinsville Christian School
School Notes Overview:
Whitinsville Christian School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of Christian Schools International. Founded in 1928 with a student body of approximately 550 students in grades pre-K through 12, WCS is located in the town of Northbridge, midway between Worcester, MA and Providence, RI. The school draws from 38 towns and 97 area churches in MA, RI and CT....
School Overview:
Whitinsville Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) | Christian Schools International (CSI) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Calvinist | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild Learning Differences | ||
| Year Founded | 1928 | ||
| County | Worcester County, MA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 546 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 4% | 23% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 49 students | |||
| Kind - 18 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 38 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 51 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 45 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 58 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 52 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 40% | ||
| Average Class Size | 20 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 1 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| Calculus | |||
| Average SAT score | 1650 | ||
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Jun. 1 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is determined by pre-K, elementary, middle or high school grade level. Please contact Admissions for specific details. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 12% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,250 | ||
| Head of School | Lance B Engbers | ||
| Admissions Director | Dennis Epplett | ||
| Admissions Associate | Dawn M Lefrancois | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Ice Hockey | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Winter Track | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 12 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Audio-Visual Club | Chamber Orchestra | ||
| Chapel Committee | Crusader Outreach | ||
| Drama | Encore Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Musical Tours | National Honor Society | ||
| Robotics | Student Council | ||
| Violin Ensemble | Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- The mission of Whitinsville Christian School is to foster the academic, spiritual, personal, social and physical development of students from Christian families for effective service to the Lord.
- Profile last updated: 09/02/2009
In the News:
- Dazzling Dutch (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 08:42:57 am
NORTHBRIDGE - Whitinsville Christian School makes 5,850 apple pies - Living curiously (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 11:31:15 am
WASHINGTON - It looks like any other contemporary house. With stained cedar paneling and sleek floor-to-ceiling windows, it would fit in seamlessly on any posh urban avenue. Inside, its stainless steel appliances and hip furniture offer an inviting and cozy atmosphere. There's even a bowl of fresh green apples on the counter. - Boys' soccer: Scarlet Hawks have grown into an elite team (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on October 4, 2009 at 11:08:58 am
The Milford High soccer team spends a lot of time hanging around in the large shadow of the schooland#8217;s perennially powerful sports teams. - Scarlet Hawks have grown into an elite team (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on October 4, 2009 at 09:15:39 am
The Milford High soccer team spends a lot of time hanging around in the large shadow of the school's perennially powerful sports teams. - Westboro, Bromfield schools basking in statewide ranking (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 09:17:21 am
WESTBORO - New data released by school administrators in Westboro show that the longer a student attends the Westboro public schools, the better the student performs on MCAS. Those high test scores are part of the reason Westboro High School was again among the top in Boston Magazine's latest ranking of the best public schools in Massachusetts.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (01588) | School Zip (01588) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 8,497 people | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 30% | 43% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $47,448 | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.9 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 56 years old | 56 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 58% / 42% | 58% / 42% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Integritas Academy - 34 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Bethany Christian Academy - n/a - 7.8 mi. away - view location
- Mendon Mennonite School - 17 students - 8.0 mi. away - view location
- Evergreen Center - 52 students - 8.9 mi. away - view location
- Viola M. Berard School - 25 students - 9.7 mi. away - view location
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