Wilmington Christian Academy
School Notes Overview:
Wilmington Christian Academy was founded in 1969 as a ministry of Grace Baptist Church. We desire to lead our students to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and then assist them in conforming their lives to His image. The spiritual, social and academic atmosphere at WCA is designed to produce productive, intelligent young people who are prepared and willing to take the message of Jesus Christ into our society....
School Overview:
Wilmington Christian Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | New Hanover County, NC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 602 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 18% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 56 students | ||
| Kind - 61 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 39 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 42 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 47 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 41 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 37 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers | |
This School |
(NC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:24 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Wilmington Christian Academy was founded in 1969 as a ministry of Grace Baptist Church. We desire to lead our students to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and then assist them in conforming their lives to His image. The spiritual, social and academic atmosphere at WCA is designed to produce productive, intelligent young people who are prepared and willing to take the message of Jesus Christ into our society.
- Profile last updated: 01/18/2007
In the News:
- Wilmington Christian Academy celebrates 40 years of education with food drive (WWAY 3 Wilmington)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 10:04:56 pm
Video Body As part of its birthday celebration, one local school is holding a food drive of its own. The Wilmington Christian Academy is holding a Thank You Wilmington Picnic this weekend to celebrate forty years of education. In return for a non-perishable food donation, those in attendance will receive a free lunch. Donations from the picnic will go to the Yahweh Center, Salvation Army, and ... - Teen uses videocamera to make statement of faith (The Wilmington Star-News)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 05:32:48 pm
By Amanda Greene Amanda.Greene@StarNewsOnline.com Redeeming Love is a Wilmington teen's film about a father’s struggle with alcoholism and a choice he makes that leads to terrible consequences. - Monday's High School Roundup (The Wilmington Star-News)
posted on September 1, 2009 at 02:52:00 am
Pender 5, Trask 0 At Pender High School For the record: Pender (1-0) at Union, Wednesday, 5 p.m. Goals: P-David Gasca (21st minute); Diego Hernandez (52nd, 57th); Eric Velasquez (64th). Saves: P-Trevor Babson 10; T-- Jack Bradshaw 7. Coastal Christian 5, Conway Christian 1 Saturday At Grayman Soccer Shootout - Wilmington Christian Academy students give back to the community (WWAY 3 Wilmington)
posted on May 8, 2009 at 09:49:26 pm
Video Body Some kids proved Friday, that you do not need a holiday or a special occasion to give back to the community. Middle school students from Wilmington Christian Academy visited the Good Shepherd shelter today. They brought more than 900 donated flip-flops and socks with them, which were handed out to residents. “It's really important that they have something to wear on their feet. This ... - Catholic middle school students prepare for public high schools (The Wilmington Star-News)
posted on April 17, 2009 at 04:37:15 pm
With just a month left of school, and because there is no Catholic high school in the area, students are choosing whether to go to a public high school, Cape Fear Academy or to a Christian high school.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (28405) | School Zip (28405) |
(NC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,968 people | 8,047,333 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 38% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $44,336 | $43,285 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 25 years old | 31 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 75% / 25% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- New Covenant Christian School - 17 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Sonshine Academy - 7 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Calvary Christian Schools - 116 students - 3.3 mi. away - view location
- Cape Fear Academy - 650 students - 6.7 mi. away - view location
- New Jerusalem Christian Academy - 23 students - 8.8 mi. away - view location
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