Harvest Christian Academy
Tel:
(847) 214-3500
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 (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 479 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Harvest Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Cognia |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| 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.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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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 | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Calculus, AP Human Geography, AP Language, AP Literature, AP Statistics, AP US History |
| Average SAT score | 1110 |
| Average ACT score | 23 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (K-5, Middle School, High School have different stipulations. See harvestchristianacademy.org/dresscode.) |
Finances and Admission
| 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 | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling |
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 |
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.
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School Reviews
| 5 Thankful for the teachers and administrators here who are committed to Christ and discipling HCA students in the context of academic excellence. - Posted by Parent - kweid |
| 5 Amazing school with a focus on Christ. Teachers are loving and academics
Are above grade level of local public schools. - Posted by Parent - Kedan |
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