Location The school is located in Rockford, Illinois. Rockford is the third largest city in Illinois, after Chicago and Aurora.

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Rockford Christian High School

Private Day School – Rockford , Illinois

Rockford Christian High School is a private, nondenominational Christian School dedicated to high standards of academic excellence and spiritual growth. The school is accredited by the Illinois State Department of Education.

Location

The school is located in Rockford, Illinois. Rockford is the third largest city in Illinois, after Chicago and Aurora.

Area Population: 152,222 City Website: City of Rockford Academic Program

Education at Rockford Christian Schools promotes spiritual, intellectual, creative, social, and physical growth guided by a family school concept which supports and challenges students of varying abilities. A shared belief in cooperation and involvement among students, faculty, and parents provides a basis for each child’s

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are actively fostered values. Every subject, whether scientific, historical, mathematical, literary, or artistic, is taught with the consciousness that Jesus Christ is to be central in all living and learning.

Facilities

Located on 35-acres, our students have access to one of the finest facilities in the region, with state-of-the-art classrooms, 3 computer labs, 2 libraries, 3 science labs, 2 art studios, a performance stage, 3 gymnasiums, and a full complement of athletic fields.

Mission Statement

The mission of Rockford Christian Schools is to challenge young people to know Christ as Lord, apply God’s truth in all areas of life, love others sacrificially, and achieve the highest level of knowledge and skill in order to serve God and others.

Additional Information

A Rockford Christian School experience is one that energizes your child’s personality and intellect, and introduces students to a world of ideas and possibilities. A Rockford Christian education can help your child gain admission into some of the best colleges and universities in the country. Rockford Christian provides an atmosphere where academics and full extra-curricular offerings blend together to provide the best in Christ- centered college preparatory education in the area.

All of our programs whether it be academic, athletic or social revolve around the understanding that people are spiritual beings, and that God has uniquely wired each person with gifts and abilities. At Rockford Christian we believe that the school age years are formative for discovering those gifts and learning how to use them for God’s glory as well as for personal development and fulfillment. The school is run on the principle that the Bible is the inerrant World of God and that it provides guidance for all aspects of life.

Dates

Estimated Start Date: Mid August Estimated End Date: End of May

School Facts

Year Founded

1960

Student Population

Co-Educational

Number of Students

344

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Grades

9-12

Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13

Average Class Size

20

ESL Programs

Yes

IB Programs

No

Offer Diploma

Yes

School Uniform

Yes

Campus Size

35 Acre

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Foreign Languages

 French

 German

 Chinese

 Spanish

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Arts

 Jazz Dance

 Concert Band

 AP Music Theory

 Choral

 Art

 Chorale

 Art History

 2D Art

 3D Art

 Choir

 Graphic Design

 Ensemble

 Theatre

AP Courses

 English Literature and Composition

 Calculus

 Biology

 Environmental Science

 Art History

 Macroeconomics

 Music Theory

 Physics

 Statistics

 US Government

 US History

Sports

 Baseball

 Basketball

 Bowling

 Cross Country

 Tennis

 Tai Chi

 Track and Field

 Soccer

 Football

 Golf

 Softball

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Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

 Cultural Diversity

 International

 National Honor Society

 Newspaper

 Prayer & Praise

 Robotics

 Science Olympiad Club

 Strings

 Student Government

 Choir

 Chapel Assistants

 High School Musical

Partial List of College and University Acceptances

Baylor University, Bethel College, Colorado State University, Columbia College, Cornell University, Duke University, Florida Southern College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Indiana Wesleyan University, Loyola University, Marquette University, New York University, Purdue University, Seattle Pacific University, St.

Louis University Texas Christian University, US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy, University of Colorado, University of Iowa, University of Kentucky, University of Michigan, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, University of Tennessee, Miami University, New York Art Institute, University of Washington-Seattle, Wheaton College, and more.

University Acceptance Rate:

98%

Closest International and Local Airports: Chicago International Airport (ORD) For Details Visit Website: Rockford Christian High School