Sacred Heart Catholic School vs. Westover Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Student Body
Overview
Choosing the right school environment is crucial for the development of your child. We at Sacred Heart Catholic School understand what that commitment means, and we are proud to be your school of choice.
We are a Pre-K through 8th grade school serving Danville and the surrounding areas.
We pride ourselves in developing well rounded students who graduate from SHCS prepared for a higher education and beyond.
Westover Christian Academy's Enrichment Center provides a place and time for students to meet with a qualified, loving teacher to enhance learning and meet individual academic goals.
Services of the Enrichment Center will include assessment of individual need, tutorial or academic intervention, individualized Educational Plans for students, individualize remedial reading program through passport learning, enrichment classes and/or materials for the academically advanced.
The philosophy of Westover Christian Academy's technology program is to compliment and enhance the core curriculum.
WCA views technology as an effective and necessary tool. It allows the students and staff to increase productivity, to maximize access to information, to enhance problem-solving skills, and to develop effective and responsible communication in the information age.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2006-2007-2008-2009
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Language-based, Mild Learning Differences, etc.
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Year Founded
1953
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Students Body
Total Students
175 students
458 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
68
Kindergarten Students
12
27
Grade 1 Students
20
23
Grade 2 Students
20
27
Grade 3 Students
17
20
Grade 4 Students
15
33
Grade 5 Students
14
54
Grade 6 Students
19
19
Grade 7 Students
18
21
Grade 8 Students
17
52
Grade 9 Students
-
34
Grade 10 Students
-
28
Grade 11 Students
-
24
Grade 12 Students
-
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
27 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
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Average Class Size
13
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(black pants, white polo shirt (different codes vary for grade levels))
(black pants, white polo shirt (different codes vary for grade levels))
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,960
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Tuition Notes
Tuition varies for grade levels and additional costs are procured with after school care, lunch, etc.
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% on Financial Aid
65%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
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Acceptance Rate
70%
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Admissions Director
Casey Scarce
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Admissions Associate
Mary Jane Coble
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, B Club, Band, Chess Club, Creative Writing, Guitar Club, Photography Club
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