Walnut Grove Christian School vs. Ultimate Life Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Walnut Grove Christian School (WGCS), founded in 2001, provides a Christ-centered, accredited education with small class sizes (13 in Elementary, 15 in Middle and High School) and a focus on strong academics, faith, and meaningful relationships.
Our K-12 curriculum includes Honors and College Preparatory courses, plus a robust Music and Drama program for K-8.
We offer a four-day school week, encouraging students to grow academically, spiritually, and relationally while allowing families time for passions and activities on Fridays.
WGCS is accredited by the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools and the National Council for Private Schools Accreditation.
Success is measured by achievement. It's not a place where you begin and end; it's the journey of accomplishing your goals.
Education should be seen as a journey of success. Meeting the needs of individuals while preparing them to be well-equipped, productive members of the 21st century, Ultimate Life Christian Academy is an intricate part of this path to success.
Motto: "Developing Champions Who Raise the Standard in Academics, Character, and Values" ~ Elizabeth Fisher, Administrator.
Grades Offered
K-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild Learning Differences; ADHD/ADD Focus Assistance
Year Founded
2001
1988
Students Body
Total Students
251 students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
4
Kindergarten Students
13
6
Grade 1 Students
16
3
Grade 2 Students
22
2
Grade 3 Students
13
6
Grade 4 Students
13
1
Grade 5 Students
23
3
Grade 6 Students
22
-
Grade 7 Students
26
2
Grade 8 Students
26
4
Grade 9 Students
23
1
Grade 10 Students
10
-
Grade 11 Students
21
2
Grade 12 Students
23
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
3 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
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Average Class Size
14
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Number of AP Classes
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12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:12
Average SAT score
1145
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Average ACT score
21
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniforms: Global Schoolwear)
(Uniforms: Global Schoolwear)
Casual
(Khaki or Navy w/White, Navy, or Light Blue Polo-type)
(Khaki or Navy w/White, Navy, or Light Blue Polo-type)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,300
$4,050
Tuition Notes
$150 application fee
$1500 enrollment fee
Multi-child discounts
Payments available
% on Financial Aid
12%
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,200
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Ashley Walker
Elizabeth S. Fisher
Admissions Associate
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Demetrius Dawson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Beta Club, Chess Club, Drama productions, Fine Arts, Mission Team, Student Council
Dance, Fine Arts, Music, Private Guitar & Piano Lessons, Tennis, Theatrical Arts, Voice