Academic Data

Graduation Requirements College Prepartory Curriculum 27 Units (including Bible) 4 Units English 3 Units Social Science 3 Units Math 1 Unit Computer Science 1 Unit Fine Arts/Humanities 3 Units Science 2 Units Foreign Language 2 Units Physical Ed./Health 4 Units Bible 4 Units Practical Arts/Adv. Core classes

Test Scores WCS ACT mean score - 24 Illinois ACT mean score - 20.7 National ACT mean score - 21.1 The Stanford Achievement Test is administered to all students in 1st through 8th grades in the spring of each school year. The EXPLORE test is administered to all freshmen. The PLAN test is administered to all Sophomores. The PSAT test is administered to all juniors. The ACT and/or SAT  is required to be taken by all college-bound students.

National Merit Scholarship Competition

• 1997-2011  4 National Merit Finalists, 8 Commended Students

Grading System

The school year is divided into two semesters. Each semester includes two quarter grading periods. Semester exams, which are administered to students in grades 6-12, comprise a value of no greater than 15% of the student's total semester grade. Un-weighted GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale. The school day consists of 43-minute periods, and the students who attend all class courses on a daily basis, normally carry a seven-course load with the inclusion of a study hall.

Weighted Grades

Courses designated 'Honors' or 'A/P,' or courses taken a year early may be weighted. An 'A' grade in an "A/P" course is weighted 5.0 on a 4.0 scale, and "Honors" courses are weighted 4.5 on a 4.0 scale.  When GPA includes weighted grades, notation is made on the student transcript.

Class Ranking

Because of the school's limited enrollment, selectivity, and the academically competitive nature of the program, colleges and universities are strongly cautioned in the use of class ranking beyond the top quartile.