West Side Christian School

2400 W Hillsboro Street El Dorado, AR 71730
westsidechristianschool.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Grade 1 is the largest grade at West Side Christian School, with 19 students.
Year Founded
1985
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Student Body

Total Students
184 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
Average Class Size
10 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
khaki pants and polos, solid colors

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $3,450 for K4/K5 to $4,779 7th grade and up.
Admissions Director
Jennifer Yarbrough

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Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
LeadershipNational Honors Society
National Junior Honor SocietyStudent Council
Yearbook Staff


Arts and Music Programs:
Music/ Drama

School Notes

  • 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.
  • God created all things and sustains all things.
  • Because man is a sinner by nature, he can only glorify God by choosing God's free gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ.
  • America was founded on Christian principles and has prospered because of God's intervention.
  • Our aim socially is to provide a Christian perspective on the total world view from which will come a balanced personality and a proper understanding and acceptance of a person's role in life at home, at work, at play, and at worship- all grounded in the Christian concept of love.
  • The spiritual must permeate all areas - else we become textbook oriented rather than student oriented.
  • The mission of West Side Christian School is to teach a Christian world view in spiritual and community life, inspire and equip students to reach their potential in academics, and to help develop a well balanced member of society.
  • 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. WSCS is fully accredited through ANSAA (Arkansas Non-Public School Accrediting Association). 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 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. God created all things and sustains all things. Because man is a sinner by nature, he can only glorify God by choosing God's free gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. America was founded on Christian principles and has prospered because of God's intervention. Our aim socially is to provide a Christian perspective on the total world view from which will come a balanced personality and a proper understanding and acceptance of a person's role in life at home, at work, at play, and at worship- all grounded in the Christian concept of love. The spiritual must permeate all areas - else we become textbook oriented rather than student oriented. The mission of West Side Christian School is to teach a Christian world view in spiritual and community life, inspire and equip students to reach their potential in academics, and to help develop a well balanced member of society.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are West Side Christian School often compared to?
West Side Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Maranatha Baptist Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does West Side Christian School offer?
West Side Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for West Side Christian School?
The application deadline for West Side Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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