The mission of Western Christian High School is to provide God-centered secondary education to young men and women using the Bible and its principles as the foundation for the total curriculum.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,400
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Western Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild to severe learning differences
Year Founded
1919
Colors
White, Maroon
Student Body
Total Students
285 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
25 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
1 course
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,400
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolfpack
- The mission of Western Christian High School is to provide God-centered secondary education to young men and women using the Bible and its principles as the foundation for the total curriculum.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Western Christian High School cost?
Western Christian High School's tuition is approximately $11,400 for private students.
What schools are Western Christian High School often compared to?
Western Christian High School is often viewed alongside schools like Unity Christian High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Western Christian High School?
The acceptance rate of Western Christian High School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What sports does Western Christian High School offer?
Western Christian High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Western Christian High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Western Christian High School?
The application deadline for Western Christian High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Western Christian High School vs. Unity Christian High School
The nearest high school to Western Christian High School is Trinity Christian High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hull Christian School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sioux Center Christian School (7.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hull Christian School
(Christian)
1301 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
218 2nd St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Sports: 3
Trinity Christian High School
(Calvinist)
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Sioux Center Christian School ![Sioux Center Christian School Photo - Sioux Center Christian School welcomes you!]( "Sioux Center Christian School Photo - Sioux Center Christian School welcomes you!")
(Calvinist)
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
712 20th Ave Se
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Christian High School
(Calvinist)
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
712 20th Ave Se
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
13.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
804 N 2nd Ave E
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(800) 682-7396
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(800) 682-7396
16.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3,412 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
523 Madison Street
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
27.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hull Christian School
(Christian)
1301 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
218 2nd St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Sports: 3
Sioux Center Christian School ![Sioux Center Christian School Photo - Sioux Center Christian School welcomes you!]( "Sioux Center Christian School Photo - Sioux Center Christian School welcomes you!")
(Calvinist)
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
712 20th Ave Se
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
(Calvinist)
302 N. 3rd Street
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sioux Center Christian School ![Sioux Center Christian School Photo - Sioux Center Christian School welcomes you!]( "Sioux Center Christian School Photo - Sioux Center Christian School welcomes you!")
(Calvinist)
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
712 20th Ave Se
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
Orange City Christian School
(Calvinist)
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Boyden-hull High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 1st St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Boyden-hull Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 Lincoln St.
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Sioux Center Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 4th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
7.1 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1124 7th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2415
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2415
7.1 miles
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Sioux Center High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1031 13th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2981
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2981
7.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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