Maranatha Baptist Christian School vs. West Side Christian School
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School Overview
Overview
At Maranatha Baptist Christian School we believe in raising our children with high academics, but more importantly, a love for Jesus. We provide a family orientated learning atmosphere, with a focus on quality education and nurturing our students in a Christian environment.We provide academics for K4 12th grade. Our curriculum includes phonetic-based reading, diagnostic testing, individually paced learning, character building, and tradition values. Our students graduate with a college-preparatory diploma, a lifetime of friends and family, and a knowledge of Jesus.Maranatha Baptist Christian School is a ministry of Bible Baptist Church.
West Side Christian School was established in 1985 as a ministry of West Side Baptist Church to assist our families in the total education of their children.
All of the curriculum at WSCS is Christian in orientation, and/or in harmony with Christian values and beliefs.
We rely heavily on the ABeka & Bob Jones University (BJU) curriculum, as well as selected materials that have been approved by the administration.
The educational philosophy of West Side Christian School is based on a God-centered view that all truth is God's truth, and that the Bible is the inspired and the only infallible authoritative Word of God which contains this truth.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1985
1985
Students Body
Total Students
45 students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
3
18
Grade 1 Students
-
18
Grade 2 Students
3
11
Grade 3 Students
4
5
Grade 4 Students
3
15
Grade 5 Students
4
16
Grade 6 Students
3
14
Grade 7 Students
4
10
Grade 8 Students
2
16
Grade 9 Students
4
9
Grade 10 Students
7
11
Grade 11 Students
4
5
Grade 12 Students
4
15
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
57%
12%
Average Class Size
12
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:10
Average ACT score
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24
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(khaki pants and polos, solid colors)
(khaki pants and polos, solid colors)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,200
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Tuition Notes
Various scholarship opportunities and grants are available
Tuition ranges from $3,450 for K4/K5 to $4,779 7th grade and up.
% on Financial Aid
42%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,900
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Admissions Director
Dr. Bob Weido
Jennifer Yarbrough
Admissions Associate
Stefanie Weido
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Leadership, Music/ Drama, National Honors Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Yearbook Staff