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Unity Christian School

100 E. College Street, Herrin, IL, 62933-0629 -

School Notes Overview:

Unity Christian School was founded in 1978 as a non-profit, Christian School. UCS is non-denominational, in that we are not aligned with any one particular church. Currently our student body consists of families representing over 45 area churches and 20 different communities throughout Southern Illinois. Our mission is to educate students from a biblical perspective and to equip them with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values so that they might influence culture and society for Christ. We recognize that parents have a God-given responsibility to train their children. We also recognize that all truth is from God and strive to teach from a Christian worldview. It is our desire to work together with parents to prepare students spiritually, morally, socially and academically, so that they will grow in grace and the knowledge of God and affect their world for Christ. UCS is a member of ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and is an excellent choice for academic preparation for college and for life. Our biblically-integrated curriculum places God at the center of all creation. ...

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School Overview:

	Unity Christian School
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1978
County	Williamson County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	213 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	3%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 48 students
	Kind - 28 students
	Grade 1 - 21 students
	Grade 2 - 19 students
	Grade 3 - 14 students
	Grade 4 - 19 students
	Grade 5 - 23 students
	Grade 6 - 18 students
	Grade 7 - 15 students
	Grade 8 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	15 teachers
Classroom dress code	Casual (Polo Style Shirts)
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$2,890
Tuition Notes	Multiple Student Discounts Available - Go to ucswarriors.com for most current information.
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Basketball	Cheering
	Dance	Softball
	Track and Field

School Notes:

Unity Christian School was founded in 1978 as a non-profit, Christian School. UCS is non-denominational, in that we are not aligned with any one particular church. Currently our student body consists of families representing over 45 area churches and 20 different communities throughout Southern Illinois. Our mission is to educate students from a biblical perspective and to equip them with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values so that they might influence culture and society for Christ. We recognize that parents have a God-given responsibility to train their children. We also recognize that all truth is from God and strive to teach from a Christian worldview. It is our desire to work together with parents to prepare students spiritually, morally, socially and academically, so that they will grow in grace and the knowledge of God and affect their world for Christ. UCS is a member of ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and is an excellent choice for academic preparation for college and for life. Our biblically-integrated curriculum places God at the center of all creation.
Profile last updated: 03/17/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (62933)	School Zip (62933)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	1,005 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	25%	24%
Population Average Age	45 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$35,313	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	36 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	72% / 28%	61% / 39%