Westover Christian Academy vs. Sacred Heart Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Westover Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Student Body
Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2006-2007-2008-2009
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Language-based, Mild Learning Differences, etc.
Year Founded
n/a
1953
Students Body
Total Students
458 students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
68
23
Kindergarten Students
27
12
Grade 1 Students
23
20
Grade 2 Students
27
20
Grade 3 Students
20
17
Grade 4 Students
33
15
Grade 5 Students
54
14
Grade 6 Students
19
19
Grade 7 Students
21
18
Grade 8 Students
52
17
Grade 9 Students
34
-
Grade 10 Students
28
-
Grade 11 Students
24
-
Grade 12 Students
28
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
30%
Average Class Size
n/a
13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(black pants, white polo shirt (different codes vary for grade levels))
(black pants, white polo shirt (different codes vary for grade levels))
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$7,960
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies for grade levels and additional costs are procured with after school care, lunch, etc.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
65%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
70%
Admissions Director
n/a
Casey Scarce
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mary Jane Coble
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Art Club, B Club, Band, Chess Club, Creative Writing, Guitar Club, Photography Club