Walnut Street Christian School

201 W. Highland Street, Po Box 616, Avis, PA, 17721-0177
Tel: (570)753-3400
Grades: PK - 12 | 151 students
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Our Goal is: “To Educate children in truth and righteousness, to prepare them to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world by pursuing excellence and to support the Christian family and the Bible-believing Church.”
  • Phonics based reading curriculum
  • Students learn to read in kindergarten. Kindergarten students test in the top 12% nationwide.
  • Ninety percent of graduates enter higher education.
  • A large percentage of the high school students qualify to be members of the KCEA State Honor Society.
  • Our students average two to three grades ahead on national achievement tests
  • Advanced, academic A Beka curriculum ~ *Academic Resource Classroom is available for extra help
  • Many high school electives are offered. 

School Overview:
Walnut Street Christian School
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1975
Student Body
Total Students 151 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 3% (PA School Avg.: 19%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 9 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Mrs. Nancy Houtz
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer

School Notes:

  •            

                    2005-2006                            2005-2006

                                                    National Rank                     Grade Equiv.

                                                    (Average)                             (Average)

    Kindergarten:

                    Reading                 Top 9%                                  1.4

                    Math                       Top 27%                                1.6

    2nd Grade:

                    Reading                 Top 21.3%                            4.3

                    Math                       Top 34.4%                            3.2

                    Language             Top 28.4                               3.7

    5th Grade

                    Reading                 Top 16.3%                            8.9

                    Math                       Top 12.3%                            9.0

                    Language             Top 17.3%                           8.7

                    Spelling                 Top 36.4%                            6.7

                    Science                 Top 20.3%                            7.8

    8th Grade

                   50% of students scored between grade equivalent of 9.5-PHS (College level)

                    (21 PHS/out of a possible 32)

     

    11th Grade

                    43% of students scored 100% of tested subjects in PHS range (College level)

                    57% of students scored 62% of their tested subjects in the PHS range

     

    Generally, the longer a student attends WSCS the higher he or she scores.   

    • Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

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Related School News:

  • Walnut Street students perform in All-State Choir - Lock Haven Express
    posted on December 18, 2012 at 06:20:52 am
    Lock Haven ExpressWalnut Street students perform in All-State ChoirLock Haven ExpressAVIS - Two high school students from Walnut Street Christian School recently ...
  • Ready for the World
    posted on May 29, 2010 at 04:10:37 am
    AVIS - The Walnut Street Christian School celebrated the three members of its Class of 2010 during graduation ceremonies last night. Valedictorian Jessica ...
  • Area high school graduations scheduled
    posted on June 4, 2009 at 02:08:42 pm
    Last Friday night, seniors at Walnut Street Christian School in Avis received their high school diplomas in the first of many graduation ceremonies planned in the area over the next two ...

Nearby Schools:

Walnut Street Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Lock Haven Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 7.5 mi. away
Lock Haven Catholic Elementary School
Gr. K-6 | 7.6 mi. away
West Branch Christian Academy
Gr. 1-9 | 8 mi. away
Bald Eagle Wilderness Boys Camp School
Gr. PK | 12.5 mi. away
West Branch School
Gr. K-6 | 14.4 mi. away

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