Harvest Christian Academy
The mission of Harvest Christian Academy is to glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
HCA is a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel; one church on multiple campuses in the Chicagoland area.
Our school is located at the Elgin Campus. Watch this testimony from Graduation 2018
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 479 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Harvest Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Year Founded
2004
Student Body
Total Students
479 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
17 students
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus, AP Human Geography, AP Language, AP Literature, AP Statistics, AP US History
Average SAT score
1110
Average ACT score
23
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(K-5, Middle School, High School have different stipulations. See harvestchristianacademy.org/dresscode.)
(K-5, Middle School, High School have different stipulations. See harvestchristianacademy.org/dresscode.)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
see harvestchristianacademy.org/tuition for current rates
% on Financial Aid
12%
Admissions Director
Kristy Weidman
Admissions Associate
Lauryn Miller
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
History Club, K5 Buddies, National Honor Society, Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
High School Worship Band, Middle School Worship Band, Photography, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lions in Training Basketball, Lions in Training Cross Country, Lions in Training Volleyball
History Club, K5 Buddies, National Honor Society, Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
High School Worship Band, Middle School Worship Band, Photography, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lions in Training Basketball, Lions in Training Cross Country, Lions in Training Volleyball
School Notes
- Our Distinctives
- A commitment to the Bible as the final authority in all matters.
- A commitment to thorough and purposeful integration of biblical principles in the teaching of all academic disciplines.
- A program that strives to equip students for great success in higher education.
- An emphasis in intentional discipleship through instruction, mentorship, counseling and prayer.
- A faculty characterized by a growing walk with Christ, expressed in a life that is increasingly glorifying, growing, gracious, generous, and grateful.
- An embrace of Kingdom responsibility and opportunities for growth through service.
- A surrender to the authority of the local church.
Profile last updated: 07/20/2021
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School Reviews
5 9/7/2013
Thankful for the teachers and administrators here who are committed to Christ and discipling HCA students in the context of academic excellence.
5 10/27/2012
Amazing school with a focus on Christ. Teachers are loving and academics
Are above grade level of local public schools.
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