Wheaton Academy is an incredible school. The academics are challenging and engaging, but not overwhelming, although at times they become a burden for busy students ( those on sports teams, those in Furnace Company, etc). The teachers are for the most part very well qualified and take the time to get
... Read more to know their students. It's obvious that the faculty members really care about the kids who go to WA. Some teachers use certain teaching styles (class discussions, lectures, etc) too often, but otherwise the classes are fantastic. Chapels are fairly good. A few have stood out as incredibly moving or thought-provoking, while others have been complete duds or even offensive. Overall, WA is a great school with a few minor faults. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/12/08
This school is amazing! The teachers care about the students on a personal and spiritual level. The administration is crafting excellence and all levels and the facilities are remarkable. Alumni support has led a revival in the school and the students care about more than themselves with AIDS awareness
... Read more and other activities that raise both awareness and funds. Have sent 2 children there with another 3 to come. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/17/08
This is an amazing school environment for teens to develop in during their high school years. The teachers are close to the students, involved in their activities and lives. The curriculum is based around the student and how it applies to their life. The spiritual atmosphere is encouraging and supportive.
... Read more This school understands high schoolers and has adapted to meet their needs. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 07/01/07
Academics are average compared with local private schools and most public schools. Terrific Christian influence and enviroment. Above Average Spiritual Life but often lacks Spiritual formation and One on One relationship development. Big Gossip problem. Weakest Academic Programs: English, Spanish, &
... Read more Business/ Computers. Strongest Academic Programs: Math, Science, & Physical Education. Need for better and qualified teachers. Plenty of activities for student involvement and a healthy dialogue between activities and academics. Parents have plenty of involvment but often rulings in severe discipline may take power away from home. Life-Changing chapels and mission trips. Teachers intergrate Biblical Worldview very well. Teachers have little to no accountability. Due to wages some unqualified teachers may be hired. Poor Summer Reading List. Overall a Life-changing Institution on its way up... still weak academically in some areas but improvement in possible. The moral and character development are unbeatable and that beats out the academic problems. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/28/05
Wheaton Academy is an excellent school. It has high academic standards, but without a high intensity level. The school focuses on keeping a balance of life -- spiritual, academic, social, and physical. The ACT average is well above the national average of 21 (25.2 for the Class of 2005, and this is
... Read more with every student -- not a select group -- taking the ACT). Students leave the academy well-equipped for college. Programs in the fine arts are especially strong, with excellent vocal and instrumental music, art, and one of the best theater programs of any high school. In addition, there are many strong sports programs, including several that have either won the state championship (girls' soccer) or have come close (boys' soccer, cross-country, golf, for example). This Christian high school is serious about the spiritual growth of its students. Cliques are rarely seen; friendships are valued. It's a fine school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/21/05
Wheaton Academy has been an excellent influence on my daughter. She began her Freshman year as one of the 'troubled' kids and finished as a matured, caring young lady. The difference in her is amazing! God is at work in this school! The teachers and staff at WA care so very much about our children
... Read more on both the academic and personal levels. (I saw none of this at the public school she had previously attended.) As far as extra cirricular activities? Blah! -to the person that reviewed that WA has none to speak of. Bravo! Wheaton! Keep up the good work! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/29/05
This school is a great school. I don't understand what the other person is really talking about but the school has to many extracurricular activities to participate in. We have sports, which cover basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, baseball, softball, track and field, and cross country, and we have
... Read more things in the fine arts area, such as band, choir, fall play, spring musical, 'The Coffee House,' and a dance and inmprov team and we also have student led projects. There are just to many to keep up with along with our homework. Although every school does have those bad crowds of people but at WA most of the people that go there are good, nice, and kind people. But one needs to remember that Christians come in all shapes and sizes. As teenagers they try to be cool but deep down they know what counts. But honestly teachers care about us students. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/04/04
The quality of Wheaton Academy has gone down the drain. The students run the school and have the foulest mouths that I've ever heard from a Christian institution. Wheaton Academy cares more about the amount of money coming in than they do about the quality of those that they let into the school. Quality
... Read more of this school is worse than a public high school with regard to the student body. There are very few extracurricular activities in which a student can be involved in. I am ashamed to even call it my alma mater. Read less
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West Chicago schools — Wheaton Academy is located at 900 Prince Crossing Rd, West Chicago IL 60185. 900 Prince Crossing Rd is in the 60185 ZIP code in West Chicago, IL Wheaton Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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