Westminster Christian School vs. Harvest Christian Academy
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Westminster Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Harvest Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Westminster Christian School has been providing a Biblical world-view based education to the students and families of Chicago`s Northwest suburbs since 1978. Located in Elgin, IL, Westminster Christian School offers outstanding academics, fine arts, and athletics. Classes are available from preschool through 12th grade. Westminster is ACSI and COGNIA accredited, and ISBE recognized. Resource services and financial assistance are available. The student/teacher ratio is 13:1. We offer award-winning visual and performing fine arts, and quality IHSA sanctioned athletic programs in grades 5-12. Westminister Christian School is so much more than a school. Westminster's mission is to provide a Christ-centered education that develops faith-rooted and life-ready students. Visit our website or call Westminster Christian School to learn more.
The mission of Harvest Christian Academy is to glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
HCA is a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel; one church on multiple campuses in the Chicagoland area.
Our school is located at the Elgin Campus. Watch this~ We are Lions
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, learning disabilities (mild to moderate), ADHD, PDD/NOS, Mild Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Vision and Hearing impaired
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1978
2004
Students Body
Total Students
314 students
543 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
31
Pre-K Students
24
67
Kindergarten Students
11
35
Grade 1 Students
26
27
Grade 2 Students
26
27
Grade 3 Students
20
33
Grade 4 Students
22
32
Grade 5 Students
21
24
Grade 6 Students
18
37
Grade 7 Students
22
36
Grade 8 Students
25
39
Grade 9 Students
17
42
Grade 10 Students
40
49
Grade 11 Students
21
36
Grade 12 Students
21
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
38 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
33%
33%
Average Class Size
20
17
Number of AP Classes
10
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:14
Average SAT score
n/a
1110
Average ACT score
24
23
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Modest and appropriate)
(Modest and appropriate)
Casual
(K-5, Middle School, High School have different stipulations. See harvestchristianacademy.org/dresscode.)
(K-5, Middle School, High School have different stipulations. See harvestchristianacademy.org/dresscode.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,125
n/a
Tuition Notes
Preschool A: $1,950
PreK A (half day): $2,450, PreK B (full day): $4,450
Kindergarten (half day): $6,250, Kindergarten (full day): $8,950
Elementary Tuition, Grade 1: $9,950
Grade 2: $9,950, Grade 3: $10,225, Grade 4: $10,225
Grade 5: $11,000, Grade 6: $11,000, Grade 7: $11,725, Grade 8: $11,725
High School Tuition: $13,125
see harvestchristianacademy.org/tuition for current rates
% on Financial Aid
40%
12%
Acceptance Rate
95%
n/a
Admissions Director
Beth Lindberg
Kristy Weidman
Admissions Associate
Kim Dunkin
Lauryn Miller
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
16
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Crossroads (Compassion Ministry), Future Teachers of America, Mission Trips, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Perfoming Arts, Student Government, Worship Team/Chapel, Yearbook
Digital Art, Digital Design, High School Worship Band, History Club, K4 Buddies, Lions in Training Basketball, Lions in Training Cross Country, Lions in Training Volleyball, Middle School Worship Band, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Photography, Student Council, Theater, Turning Point USA, Yearbook