Harvest Christian Academy vs. Aurora Christian Schools
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harvest Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Aurora Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Overview
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~ We are Lions
Our mission is to lead students to a personal RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ, EDUCATE themfrom a Christian worldview, and prepare them for a life of SERVICE to Christ and their world.
The vision of Aurora Christian School is to be an authentic Christian community, unified by our common faith in Jesus Christ. As a cooperative body of believers, we will encourage each other to daily pursue righteousness. Together, we will strive to energize and equip each student to succeed in whatever path the Lord directs. Our desire is to see our students impact their communitites and become purposeful, productive Christian adults.
Grades Offered
NS-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2004
1975
Students Body
Total Students
479 students
645 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
31
-
Pre-K Students
37
65
Kindergarten Students
26
38
Grade 1 Students
33
24
Grade 2 Students
26
29
Grade 3 Students
22
29
Grade 4 Students
30
39
Grade 5 Students
24
21
Grade 6 Students
32
28
Grade 7 Students
35
46
Grade 8 Students
39
41
Grade 9 Students
32
51
Grade 10 Students
31
77
Grade 11 Students
42
75
Grade 12 Students
39
82
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
50 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
33%
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Average Class Size
17
22
Number of AP Classes
7
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:13
Average SAT score
1110
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Average ACT score
23
24
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.)
Casual
(Jeans or Dress Pants/Shorts. No sweatpants.)
(Jeans or Dress Pants/Shorts. No sweatpants.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$12,195
Tuition Notes
see harvestchristianacademy.org/tuition for current rates
This is annual tuition for High School. Tuition varies by grade at ACS.
% on Financial Aid
12%
73%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,144
Admissions Director
Kristy Weidman
Rachel Zorger
Admissions Associate
Lauryn Miller
Destiny Llamas
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
16
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Digital Art, Digital Design, High School Worship Band, History Club, K4 Buddies, Lions in Training Basketball, Lions in Training Cross Country, Lions in Training Volleyball, Middle School Worship Band, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Photography, Student Council, Theater, Turning Point USA, Yearbook
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