Walther Christian Academy is more than college prep. Walther ministers to God`s young people by nurturing and educating the total student.
Walther assists families by promoting spiritual, academic, social and physical development in a Christ-centered environment.
Walther is a college preparatory school with a comprehensive curriculim of core, honors, AP, and college credit classes. 100% college acceptance, and outstanding athletic and extracurricular groups makes Walther a wonderful place for students to grow.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,450
- Average class size: 80 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 13 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Walther Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1954
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
80 students
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform dress with variety options
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 13 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Paid over the 10 months of the school year or 12 months of the calendar year
% on Financial Aid
40%
Admissions Director
Kyle Clauss
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Sports
School Notes
- BENEFITS OF A WALTHER EDUCATION
- Experience More. Unlike any other area school can, we methodically empower you to explore and enhance your individual intellect, spirituality, leadership abilities, athleticism, musicality, artistry, and even stagecraft sometimes all during the same school day as our faculty, staff and coaches collaborate to ensure you have the opportunity to discover your personal potential (and maybe even yourself) by experiencing as many curriculars and extracurriculars as your young heart desires.
- Grow in a Collegiate Atmosphere. Managed class sizes, varied and advanced college-level courses, candid classroom discussions, accessible and collaborative faculty, and an accepting school-wide environment make Walther seem more like a university environment than a high school one, ultimately encouraging you to take some chances, to open your mind, and to grow more from your high school experience than you or your parents ever imagined possible.
- Change the World. Year after year, our seniors are consistently accepted into the best colleges and universities throughout Illinois and across the country, enabling them to acquire the credentials they need to pursue their dreams so that years from now, long after they`ve left Walther, these doctors, actors, soldiers, teachers, parents, entrepreneurs, disciples, civic leaders, musicians, pastors and overall compassionate human beings will change the world for the better.Connect with Anyone. The sheer diversity of Walther`s close-knit student body their native cultures, their far-flung neighborhoods, their dynamic backgrounds, their remarkable life experiences equips you with the empathy, communication skills and social awareness to meaningfully connect with anyone, anywhere, whether Life someday leads you to Cape Town or Dubai, Hong Kong or Barcelona, or simply into a meaningful encounter with someone far different than yourself.
- Become Who You Were Meant To Be. In addition to proactively adapting their daily teaching styles to how you individually learn best, our faculty each genuinely expert in their subject matter, and every one personally invested in your growth are always willing to work with you before and after school to ensure you develop the academic skills, knowledge, confidence and character to become the student God created you to be and the man or woman we know you are meant to be.
- Find God Here. Whether you come from a family that doesn`t practice a particular religion or one whose god is different than our own, you will find Christ here in the classrooms, in the hallways, in the chapel music, in the new relationships you build with classmates and teachers, alike and He will find you, enlighten you, comfort you, inspire you, and guide you, in good times and bad.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Walther Christian Academy cost?
Walther Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $8,450 for private students.
What sports does Walther Christian Academy offer?
Walther Christian Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Sailing, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Walther Christian Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Walther Christian Academy's ranking?
Walther Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Walther Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Walther Christian Academy is Mar. 13 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 13 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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