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West Valley Christian Academy

7911 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, CA, 91306-0913 -

School Notes Overview:

West Valley Christian Academy is an independent, non-profit Christian Elementary and Pre-school, emphasizing Christian character and academic excellence, from Preschool through 6th Grade. Our spiritual emphasis is the practical application of Biblical principles through the teaching and memorizing of the Word of God. We believe that when high standards of academic excellence are combined with the teaching of basic spiritual and moral principles for daily living, as set forth in the Bible, we will produce students who are not merely knowledgeable, but will know how to think and apply the knowledge they continue to acquire throughout their lives. The educational approach of our school is eclectic - combining the best of traditional and creative philosophies with a strong emphasis on the mastery of basic skills. Social development, moral standards and emotional health are the combined products of both home and school. Physical Education plays an important part in growing physically and developing healthy exercise habits for a lifetime. Students also gain an understanding of the important concepts of teamwork, sacrifice and hard work for a worthy goal....

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School Overview:

	West Valley Christian Academy
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded	1971
County	Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	203 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	34%	40%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 26 students
	Kind - 20 students
	Grade 1 - 20 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 30 students
	Grade 4 - 27 students
	Grade 5 - 25 students
	Grade 6 - 25 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	14 teachers
Average Class Size	15
Classroom dress code	Formal (modified uniforms, khakis, polo shirts,)
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:21	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$5,300
Tuition Notes	Tuition is paid in 10 monthly payments
Acceptance Rate	75%
Head of School	Victoria Andrews
Sport
Total Sports Offered	7
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Flag Football	Soccer
	Softball	Track and Field
	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	8
	Extracurriculars
	Art	Choir
	Dance	Drama
	Hand Bells	Karate
	Nancy Drew Computer Club	Sign Language

School Notes:

West Valley Christian Academy is an independent, non-profit Christian Elementary and Pre-school, emphasizing Christian character and academic excellence, from Preschool through 6th Grade. Our spiritual emphasis is the practical application of Biblical principles through the teaching and memorizing of the Word of God. We believe that when high standards of academic excellence are combined with the teaching of basic spiritual and moral principles for daily living, as set forth in the Bible, we will produce students who are not merely knowledgeable, but will know how to think and apply the knowledge they continue to acquire throughout their lives. The educational approach of our school is eclectic - combining the best of traditional and creative philosophies with a strong emphasis on the mastery of basic skills. Social development, moral standards and emotional health are the combined products of both home and school. Physical Education plays an important part in growing physically and developing healthy exercise habits for a lifetime. Students also gain an understanding of the important concepts of teamwork, sacrifice and hard work for a worthy goal.
Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (91306)	School Zip (91306)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	43,846 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	30%	32%
Population Average Age	33 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	3.2 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$49,064	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	46 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	59% / 41%	55% / 45%