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Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation C
Academics B
Extracurriculars B+
Community A
Reviews N/A
Established in 1920, Western Christian High School provides outstanding academics in a Christ-centered environment. WCHS boasts a 99% graduation rate with over 97% of our gradutes going on to the college or university of their choice. Western has recently moved to a beautiful, well-equipped campus located in Upland, CA. Besides the excellent classroom facilities with cutting-edge technology including SmartBoards, WCHS has a well-appointed gymnasium and beautiful new football field. Western has a large population of students who come from all over the world. The international program currently has 110 students from 9 different countries. WCHS students receive a global education where they are exposed to other cultures and beliefs. We believe that we are helping to create future world leaders.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$23700
Enrollment
600
International Students
8%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
85%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:14
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
20

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#49 University of Georgia 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#72 American University 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#83 Gonzaga University 1
Auburn University 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
Arizona State University 1
#137 California State University: Long Beach 1
LAC #33 Pitzer College 1
#166 California State University: Fullerton 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#194 California State University: San Bernardino 1
#250 Abilene Christian University 1
#263 Azusa Pacific University 1
Art Center College of Design 1
California State University: Los Angeles 1
California State University: Northridge 1
California State University: San Marcos 1
Grand Canyon University 1
Hope International University 1
Irvine Valley College 1
Liberty University 1
Penn State University Park 1
Pierce College 1
Point Loma Nazarene University 1
Pratt Institute 1
Rio Hondo College 1
University of California: Merced 1
University of California: Riverside 1
University of Redlands 1
University of Sydney 1
Whitworth University 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2017 2015 Total
All schools 33 19 17
#1 Princeton University 1 admitted 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 admitted 1 + 2
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 admitted 1 + 2
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 admitted 1
#28 University of California: Davis 1 admitted 1 + 2
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#28 University of Southern California 1 admitted 1 + 2
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 admitted 1 + 2
#35 New York University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 admitted 1
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1 + 2
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 University of Georgia 1 admitted 1 + 2
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 admitted 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#76 Pepperdine University 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1
#86 Clemson University 1 admitted 1
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1
#93 Auburn University 1 admitted 1
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 admitted 1
#93 Baylor University 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#93 Gonzaga University 1 admitted 1
#96 University of Alabama 1 + 1
#98 University of Oregon 1 admitted 1
#98 University of San Diego 1 admitted 1 + 2
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#105 California State University: Long Beach 1 admitted 1
#105 Arizona State University 1 admitted 1
#105 American University 1 admitted 1
#115 University of San Francisco 1 admitted 1
#133 California State University: Fullerton 1 admitted 1
#142 Clark University 1 + 1
#170 California State University: San Bernardino 1 admitted 1
#185 Hofstra University 1 admitted 1
#236 Azusa Pacific University 1 admitted 1
#320 Abilene Christian University 1 admitted 1
University of California: Riverside 1 admitted 1
Grand Canyon University 1 admitted 1
Liberty University 1 admitted 1
Penn State University Park 1 admitted 1 + 2
University of California: Merced 1 admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2017 2015 Total
All schools 1 0 2
#33 Colorado College 1 + 1
#35 Occidental College 1 + 1
#39 Pitzer College 1 admitted 1

Academics

AP

(17)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
United States History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
United States History
Environmental Science
United States Government and Politics
Art History
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
World History
Computer Science Principles
Music Theory
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(10)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(16)
Glee club
Sew it seams club
Video games design club
Student ambassador club
180 discipleship group
Green team
Glee club
Sew it seams club
Video games design club
Student ambassador club
180 discipleship group
Green team
S.T.E.M club
Mandarin club
Debate club
LINK club
Student class council
International culture club
Interact(rotary international service club)
National English honor society
California scholarship federation
Associated student body
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Arts

(14)
Band
Choir
Drama
Music
Production
Ceramics
Band
Choir
Drama
Music
Production
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Fashion Design
Film
Media
Studio Art
Art
Design
Web Design
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Contact Info

https://www.westernchristian.org/
100 West 9th Street, Upland, CA 91786
909-920-5858
Admissions@westernchristian.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1920
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Recommended
Day school
Bishop Montgomery High School United States Flag
5.0
Recommended
Boarding
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy United States Flag
4.8

Frequently Ask Questions about Western Christian High School

Tell me a bit about Western Christian High School.
Western Christian High School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1920 , and currently has about 600 students, 8.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.westernchristian.org/.
Does Western Christian High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Western Christian High School is offering 17 AP courses.

Western Christian High School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Western Christian High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Princeton University, University of California: Berkeley, University of California: Los Angeles, New York University and University of Southern California.
What is the application requirement for Western Christian High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Western Christian High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Western Christian High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Western Christian High School in 2024 is $23,700 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Admissions@westernchristian.org .
Where is Western Christian High School located?
Western Christian High School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 35 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Western Christian High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Western Christian High School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Western Christian High School has been favorited by 15 users.
How to start with an application with Western Christian High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Western Christian High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Western Christian High School’s official site: https://www.westernchristian.org/ or call them at 909-920-5858.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Western Christian High School?
Yes, here are few: St. Mark's Episcopal School-CA, Western Christian School and Ontario Christian School.

The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Western Christian High School?
The overall rating for Western Christian High School is B-.

The section ratings of Western Christian High School are:
C for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community

Nearby City

Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, commonly known as L.A., is the largest city in California and the second most populous in the U.S. It serves as the commercial, financial, and cultural hub of Southern California. With a population of around 3.9 million as of 2020, L.A. is famous for its Mediterranean climate, diverse population, and as the epicenter of the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood. The city also offers a rich mix of cultural landmarks, including world-class museums, beaches, and a dynamic food scene, making it a global metropolis.
Population (2022) 3,833,995
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Los Angeles International Airport

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