Western Michigan Christian High School
School Notes Overview:
Western Michigan Christian High School was established in 1948 and is owned and operated by the parents and friends whom it serves. WMC's mission is to educate with excellence, integrate faith with knowledge, and equip students to work and serve Christ in their communities. In a rigious academic setting and in extracurricular activities, we are committed to teaching Christian beliefs, values and morals. ...
School Overview:
Western Michigan Christian High School |
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| School Membership(s) | Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Calvinist | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild learning differences | ||
| Year Founded | 1948 | ||
| County | Muskegon County, MI | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 212 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 6% | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 66 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 43 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 62 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 70% | ||
| Average Class Size | 22 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 1 | ||
| Average ACT score | 22 | ||
This School |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,300 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 50% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | ||
| Head of School | David VerMerris | ||
| Admissions Director | Michael Elgersma | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 8 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 5 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Ultimate frisbee | Adventure club | ||
| ski club | drama | ||
| musical | |||
School Notes:
- Western Michigan Christian High School was established in 1948 and is owned and operated by the parents and friends whom it serves. WMC's mission is to educate with excellence, integrate faith with knowledge, and equip students to work and serve Christ in their communities. In a rigious academic setting and in extracurricular activities, we are committed to teaching Christian beliefs, values and morals.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
In the News:
- Calvin College's January Series will include co-founder of Wikipedia and Rich DeVos (The Muskegon Chronicle)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:55:49 pm
An African economist, a current member of Egypt's parliament and a past pastor of a multi-cultural church in Chicago all are coming to Calvin College in January. - Western Michigan Christian High School teacher wins nationwide chemistry award (The Muskegon Chronicle)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 01:38:43 am
NORTON SHORES —A chemistry and math instructor at Western Michigan Christian High School has been named “Mole of the Year” by the National Mole Day Foundation. - Five candidates running for four Whitehall City Council seats (The Muskegon Chronicle)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 12:53:33 pm
WHITEHALL — The four incumbents, all with four to eight years of council experience, and likely the youngest challenger ever to run, are vying for four spots in the upcoming Whitehall City Council election. - Black River, Saugatuck bow from soccer district tourney (The Holland Sentinel)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 03:10:51 am
The Black River and Saugatuck boys soccer teams saw their seasons come to a close Wednesday in Division 4 state tournament action. - Student art show at the Bettye Clark Cannon Gallery in the Frauenthal Center (The Muskegon Chronicle)
posted on October 4, 2009 at 12:38:33 pm
MUSKEGON — In connection with the Muskegon Area Arts and Humanities Festival (Ah Fest), a student art exhibit is also on display in the the Bettye Clark Cannon Gallery in Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (49441) | School Zip (49441) |
(MI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 40,947 people | 9,937,974 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 30% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $37,515 | $46,742 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 50 years old | 46 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 71% / 29% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Muskegon Catholic Central High School - 214 students - 4.4 mi. away - view location
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