Westlake Christian Academy
School Notes Overview:
You face many choices today for the education of your child. Public school, home school, private school... you want what is best for your child, and you have the responsibility to "train up a child in the way he should go." In considering a Christian education, Westlake Christian Academy stands ready to come alongside you and assist in the task of making disciples, prepared and ready for service in our Lord's kingdom. We offer a faculty that shares your priority for building up students in their Christian faith in a world that has become increasingly hostile to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The foremost goal of WCA is to become the first choice of parents and students seeking a Christ-centered elementary and secondary education where the truth of the Bible is integrated into every aspect of school life. We aim to teach students to think, speak, write, and act in a Christian manner in preparation for life's challenges and to model Christ in their school, church, workplace, and community. ...
School Overview:
Westlake Christian Academy |
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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 | 1972 | ||
| County | Lake County, IL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 188 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 28% | 29% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 28 students | |||
| Kind - 17 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 12 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 16 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 16 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 13 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 12 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 11 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 5 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 15% | ||
| Average Class Size | 9 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 9 | ||
| Average ACT score | 22 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Khaki pants and polo shirts) |
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This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 178 days | 178 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Head of School | Jeffrey D. Wilcox | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 4 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Math Club | Robotics | ||
| Strategy Game Days | Student Council | ||
School Notes:
- You face many choices today for the education of your child. Public school, home school, private school... you want what is best for your child, and you have the responsibility to "train up a child in the way he should go." In considering a Christian education, Westlake Christian Academy stands ready to come alongside you and assist in the task of making disciples, prepared and ready for service in our Lord's kingdom. We offer a faculty that shares your priority for building up students in their Christian faith in a world that has become increasingly hostile to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The foremost goal of WCA is to become the first choice of parents and students seeking a Christ-centered elementary and secondary education where the truth of the Bible is integrated into every aspect of school life. We aim to teach students to think, speak, write, and act in a Christian manner in preparation for life's challenges and to model Christ in their school, church, workplace, and community.
- Profile last updated: 12/02/2008
In the News:
- Westlake volleyball team places 4th in tournament (Lake County Journal)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 05:27:56 pm
GRAYSLAKE – The Westlake Christian Academy varsity girls' volleyball team placed fourth in the Association of Christian Schools International Tournament, which took place last month in Sycamore. - Grayslake-based team fourth in tournament (Lake County News-Sun)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 10:07:46 am
Westlake Christian Academy's girls volleyball team placed fourth in a field of 13 high school that competed in the Association of Christian Schools International Tournament in Sycamore.Coach Jean Ptasienski said her 9-6 team, "had a good season. The Eagles played very well this year."In another successful outing, this time for postseason fun, the team defeated faculty members, taking two out of ... - School based in Grayslake competes in tournament (Lake County News-Sun)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 11:58:47 am
Westlake Christian Academy in Grayslake finished its prep soccer season recently by playing in the Association of Christian School International tournament in Sycamore.Westlake, a tiny, private school located on Route 120, won its first tourney game 5-1 despite being able to use just 10 players due to illness. It then was eliminated in the next round.Coach Kurt Wilcox had 12 boys and 3 girls on ... - In the spotlight: Llorens soaring - under the radar (Vernon Hills Review)
posted on July 15, 2009 at 12:03:26 am
Rebekah Llorens would like to reject some common myths as quickly as she would an opposing jump shot. The Grayslake resident doesn't get to sleep in, lounge around in her pajamas or watch television all day. Rather, the 15-year-old has attended band practice at 7:50 a.m. three days a week at the Westlake Christian Academy, in Grayslake, for several years. - In the spotlight: Llorens soaring -- under the radar (Vernon Hills Review)
posted on July 14, 2009 at 11:54:41 pm
BASKETBALL -- Rebekah Llorens would like to reject some common myths as quickly as she would an opposing jump shot. The Grayslake resident doesn't get to sleep in, lounge around in her pajamas or watch television all day.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (60030) | School Zip (60030) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 32,340 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 50% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $71,331 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.4 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 20 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 84% / 16% | 61% / 39% |
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- Allendale School - 138 students - 5.1 mi. away - view location
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