Wilmington Christian School
School Notes Overview:
Wilmington Christian School provides a Christ-centered, challenging academic program based on the Biblical view of God and the world. WCS teaches, influences, and encourages students to effectively integrate Biblical truth into their daily lives, and to impact the culture for Christ. ...
School Overview:
Wilmington Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS) Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1946 | ||
| County | New Castle County, DE | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 483 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(DE) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 29% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 13 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 19 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 29 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 47 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 47 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 57 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 35 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 4 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
| Average SAT score | 1170 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal | ||
This School |
(DE) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * 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 | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Tuition Notes | Please inquire. | ||
| Head of School | William Stevens | ||
| Admissions Director | Rob Ellis | ||
| Admissions Associate | Robin Foster | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | ||
| Golf | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
School Notes:
- Wilmington Christian School provides a Christ-centered, challenging academic program based on the Biblical view of God and the world. WCS teaches, influences, and encourages students to effectively integrate Biblical truth into their daily lives, and to impact the culture for Christ.
- Profile last updated: 09/02/2009
In the News:
- Catholics are asked to give to tuition fund (The News Journal)
posted on September 19, 2009 at 07:50:45 am
As the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington focuses on the renewal of priests over the next several months, it is also asking worshippers to give to the next generation of children who will attend Catholic schools. - Religion calendar (The News Journal)
posted on September 19, 2009 at 07:50:22 am
Upcoming services and events - Christian center coming to Hockessin (The News Journal)
posted on July 25, 2009 at 08:01:57 am
Church hopes to open coffeehouse on Lancaster Pike - Students compete for Google logo prize (The News Journal)
posted on May 12, 2009 at 07:54:15 am
Two Delaware students are among 40 finalists in Doodle 4 Google, a national art competition to design a Google logo. - Student campaign helps repay troops (The News Journal)
posted on March 16, 2009 at 07:50:31 am
During the last six months, Wilmington Christian School freshman Matthew Frigm has filled, packaged and shipped 15 care packages to soldiers overseas.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (19707) | School Zip (19707) |
(DE) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 15,209 people | 783,525 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 66% | 30% |
| Population Average Age | 41 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $97,403 | $52,624 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 8.4 rooms | 6.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 27 years old | 39 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (19707) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 91% / 9% | 70% / 30% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Hockessin Montessori School - 154 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Sanford School - 616 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Towle Institute - 157 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- Gospel Chur Of God Deliverance - 9 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- Tower Hill School - 725 students - 4.7 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Hockessin, New Castle County, Zip 19707
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