In the heart of Wickenburg about 60 miles from central Phoenix, Wickenburg Christian Academy (WCA) is a private faith-based school serving about 140 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
As a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, the academy focuses on preparing students to meet their potential in life after school. Here, the core curriculum includes Bible, math, English, history, science, foreign language, apologetics, fine art, and music theory and appreciation.
To encourage critical thinking and well-rounded individuals, WCA also offers a range of elective classes ranging from debate and public speaking to technology and theater. Students can develop leadership skills in student council, sharpen their logic in chess club or express their faith on the Worship Team or in the Youth Alive ministry program.
When it comes to athletics, WCA Lions can compete in interscholastic basketball, swimming, track and field, and volleyball. The academy also offers the fine art of archery. To further encourage active minds, students can explore on educational field trips to Catalina Island in California or Washington, D.C.
To keep students further engaged at school and in the community, the academy hosts spirit weeks, food drives, fundraisers and holiday events so every new day at Wickenburg Christian Academy feels welcome and inspiring.
Wickenburg Christian Academy
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
260 W Yavapai St,
Wickenburg, AZ
139
Students
A-
School Details
Head of School
Kevin P. Armstrong
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average GPA
3.66
Niche Grade
A-
B-
B-
B
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
8
Part Time Teachers
13
College Prep
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
81.4%
Hispanic
12.8%
Native American
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
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Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Arizona University
6 Students
Arizona Christian University
6 Students
Grand Canyon University
4 Students
Arizona State University
3 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
3 Students
Ottawa University - Phoenix
3 Students
Yavapai College
2 Students
Prescott College
2 Students
California State University - Northridge
1 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
1 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Pre-Medicine Studies
3 Students
English
3 Students
Biology
2 Students
Mechanical Engineering
2 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
2 Students
Business
1 Students
Chemistry
1 Students
Creative Writing
1 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
1 Students
Biblical Studies
1 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/16/2022
Wickenburg Christian Academy, is a wonderful school which allows students to balance christianity and academics.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/5/2019
My kids have been at WCA since kindergarten and preschool - they're now both in high school there, and we couldn't be happier with their progress. They know how to think, how to write, how to experience history, how to solve problems, and most importantly, how to look at the world with the knowledge...
6/4/2018
Life changing! All four of our kids started at the WCA Preschool, and now range from Kinder to 10th Grade. We are grateful for the daily investment the teachers make to encourage growth ... certainly academic, but more importantly, spiritual and relational.
3/16/2014
I can personally say not as a mother but as a student who went to the school in middle school ( I am now 28) that it was below average. I started to go to the Christian academy because I thought I would get more one on one help because I was behind in math from public school however it didn't help....
9/12/2013
My daughter just started Kindergarten here this year, and I am more than thrilled that she attends this classical Christian school. God and Country are highlighted, and the students are taught respect for authority, things not so common in the public schools nowadays. Each week Chapel is held where...
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