Chicago Christian High School
12001 S Oak Park Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463-0604 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (708)388-7650
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Chicago Christian High School is part of the Southwest Chicago Christian School Association which provides a high quality K-12 education program in the reformed tradition which emphasizes the lordship of Jesus Christ over all of life. It prepares students spiritually, socially, academically, and physically to serve society effectively and to glorify God by honoring Him in all aspects of life. Chicago Christian offers a wide range of courses and students are encouraged to take advantage of as many of these opportunities as possible. Obtaining a broad base of educational experience is essential in our rapidly changing society; therefore, students are encouraged to select courses from all areas of the curriculum. ...read more  

School Overview:
Chicago Christian High School
School Level High school
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 1918
County Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 409 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( IL ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 8% 31%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 112 students
Grade 10 - 103 students
Grade 11 - 91 students
Grade 12 - 103 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 27 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
Average Class Size 16
Number of AP Courses 4
Average ACT score 23
This School ( IL ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 1:12
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 178 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Headmaster Erik Ellefsen
Admissions Director Wilma Persenaire
Admissions Associate Sandy Waterlander
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 9

Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringFootball
GolfSoccer
TennisTrack and Field
Volley Ball 
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 9

Extracurriculars
Chamber ChoraleDrama
Men's ChorusMock Trial Team
National Honor SocietyScholastic Bowl
Student CouncilWYSE Team
Yearbook 
 
School Notes:
  • Chicago Christian High School is part of the Southwest Chicago Christian School Association which provides a high quality K-12 education program in the reformed tradition which emphasizes the lordship of Jesus Christ over all of life. It prepares students spiritually, socially, academically, and physically to serve society effectively and to glorify God by honoring Him in all aspects of life. Chicago Christian offers a wide range of courses and students are encouraged to take advantage of as many of these opportunities as possible. Obtaining a broad base of educational experience is essential in our rapidly changing society; therefore, students are encouraged to select courses from all areas of the curriculum. CCHS offers IHSA boys and girls sports and many co-curricular opportunities.
  • Profile last updated: 02/20/2008
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 60463 )
School Zip ( 60463 ) ( IL ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 13,286 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 43% 24%
Population Average Age 46 years old 34 years old
Average Household Size 2.6 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $68,136 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.8 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 40 years old 50 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (60463)



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% Owning / % Renting 97% / 3% 61% / 39%
 
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