Wilmington Christian School
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(302)239-2121
- Wilmington Christian School provides a distinctively Christian, innovative education that effectively develops Godly influencers who are well prepared for life after high school, and who impact the culture for Christ.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 345 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,300
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Wilmington Christian School places among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Mid Atlantic Christian Schools Association (MACSA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia / Mild learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1946 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 345 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 29% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 8 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average SAT score | 1240 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,300 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $6,300 to $14,630, depending on grade |
| % on Financial Aid | 13% |
| Acceptance Rate | 98% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Carol Allston-Stiles |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBasketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track |
School Notes
- At WCS, Christian faith, community, and friendship are put into practice to help guide students into Christian maturity. WCS has a long and well-known history of influencing generations of students to go on to serve Christ effectively in diverse vocations. The WCS difference is that every school activity, whether academic, athletic, art, or social, is guided by caring Christian mentors with a biblical view of life and learning.
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