Wheaton Academy
School Notes Overview:
Since its founding in 1853, Wheaton Academy has been an educational institution committed to the evangelical Christian faith. The school was established on the belief that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Wheaton Academy mission is to nurture growth in our students through relationships, excellence and service to the glory of the God. As a private school, we have tremendous flexibility in designing a curriculum that will meet the particular spiritual, social, as well as, academic needs of our students as they meet the ever-changing demands of the world in which they live. In designing this innovative curriculum, we continue to draw upon research and experience that helps us understand how different teaching styles can be used in the classroom....
School Overview:
Wheaton Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1853 | ||
| County | Du Page County, IL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 663 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 31% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 159 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 155 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 183 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 166 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 84% | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 17 | ||
| Average ACT score | 24 | ||
This School |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 168 days | 178 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Brenda Vishanoff | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 11 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Football | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Wrestling | |||
School Notes:
- Since its founding in 1853, Wheaton Academy has been an educational institution committed to the evangelical Christian faith. The school was established on the belief that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Wheaton Academy mission is to nurture growth in our students through relationships, excellence and service to the glory of the God. As a private school, we have tremendous flexibility in designing a curriculum that will meet the particular spiritual, social, as well as, academic needs of our students as they meet the ever-changing demands of the world in which they live. In designing this innovative curriculum, we continue to draw upon research and experience that helps us understand how different teaching styles can be used in the classroom.
- Profile last updated: 09/04/2009
In the News:
- Memories abound from soggy, but action-packed season (Daily Herald)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:24:51 am
From opening night on August 28 to last Saturday's Class 7A state quarterfinal clash between St. Charles North and Glenbard West, the 2009 high school football season featured end-to-end action, soggy, mud-caked fields and plenty of excitement. - MIAA names all-league volleyball team (Niles Daily Star)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 01:55:32 pm
Posted 8 minutes ago at 9:46 am. ROYAL OAK – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Hope setter Andrea Helminiak its 2009 Most Valuable Player in volleyball. - High school football second-round playoff scores, schedule (The Pantagraph)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 11:52:36 pm
Schedules of second-round high school football playoff games involving Pantagraph-area teams. - High school football second-round playoff scores (The Pantagraph)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 11:52:36 pm
Schedules of second-round high school football playoff games involving Pantagraph-area teams. - Kullby sees plenty of positives (Antioch Review)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 10:19:39 am
SOCCER -- Even though this thriller didn't have a magical ending, Lakes High School finished the year on a positive note.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (60185) | School Zip (60185) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 32,936 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 29% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 30 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.4 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $66,953 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 76% / 24% | 61% / 39% |
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