Rockford Christian Schools
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Rockford Christian Schools is to challenge young people to know Christ as Lord, apply God's truth in all areas of life, love others sacrificially, and achieve the highest level of knowledge and skill in order to serve God and others.The vision of Rockford Christian Schools is to continually develop and maintain the present facilities, programs, and personnel, providing students in the greater Rockford area the opportunity to reach their God-given potential....
School Overview:
Rockford Christian Schools |
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| School Membership(s) | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1960 | ||
| County | Winnebago County, IL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 1124 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 29% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 93 students | |||
| Kind - 74 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 56 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 78 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 67 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 78 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 55 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 74 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 91 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 76 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 94 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 95 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 99 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 94 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 20 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 7 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| Full Honors Track | AP US History | ||
| AP Statistics | AP Physics | ||
| AP English Literature | AP Calculus | ||
| AP Biology | AP American Government | ||
| Average ACT score | 25 | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Uniforms) |
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This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 171 days | 178 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Please call for tuition rates. Preschool, Elementary, and Middle/High School rates are all different. | ||
| Head of School | Mr. Randy Taylor | ||
| Admissions Director | Traci Larson or Judy O'Neal | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 15 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Dance | ||
| Diving | Football | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Cultural Events Club | International Club | ||
| National Honor Society | Newspaper & Yearbook Staff | ||
| Praise Band | Robotics Team | ||
| Science Olympiad | Strings Club | ||
| Student Government | |||
School Notes:
- A Rockford Christian School experience is one that energizes your child's personality and intellect, and introduces students to a world of ideas and possibilities. A Rockford Christian education can help your child gain admission into some of the best colleges and universities in the country. Rockford Christian provides an atmosphere where academics and full extra-curricular offerings blend together to provide the best in Christ-centered college preparatory education in the area.
- Profile last updated: 11/10/2009
In the News:
- Sosnowski starts GOP nomination bid (Rockford Register Star)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 05:16:25 am
ROCKFORD — Ald. Joe Sosnowski launches his bid Friday for the Republican nomination in the 69th District state House race at Giovanni’s restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Sosnowski will give a speech at 6:15 p.m. - Banquet celebrates service to Rockford Christian (Rockford Register Star)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 12:46:25 am
Longtime teacher Diane Bertrand was honored Thursday at Rockford Christian Schools’ annual Legacy Banquet. - Seat now up for grabs in 69th District (Daily Chronicle)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 04:14:57 am
At least four people have said they want to become the representative for the state's 69th District – a seat that is being vacated by longtime incumbent Ron Wait. - Students shovel to launch construction (WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids)
posted on June 4, 2009 at 08:47:46 pm
Equipped with miniature shovels, hundreds of elementary school students chipped in to launch construction of the new Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School. - NorthPointe Christian School's Core Academic Program embraces Grand Rapids-area home schoolers (The Grand Rapids Press)
posted on June 1, 2009 at 12:44:39 pm
Jon M. Brouwer | The Grand Rapids PressNorthPointe Elementary School teacher Michelle Luke helps Leah Schnyders, 9, with a math problem in NorthPointe's Core Academic Program. GRAND RAPIDS -- When Harold and Beth Schnyders' oldest daughter, Leah, was ready for...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (61107) | School Zip (61107) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 30,040 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 41% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $49,068 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Christian Life Schools - 1237 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- North Love Christian - 200 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- Lutheran High School - 983 students - 3.4 mi. away - view location
- Rockford Iqra School - 60 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- Keith Country Day School - 339 students - 4.6 mi. away - view location
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