Illiana Christian High School
Illiana Christian High School | |
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Lansing, Illinois USA |
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Type | 9–12 |
Motto | "In the Challenge of His Service" |
Religious affiliation(s) | Reformed Christian |
Established | 1945 |
Founded | 1945 |
Faculty | 37[1] |
Enrollment | 575 [2] |
Campus | Suburban |
Color(s) | Green & White |
Athletics conference | Metro Suburban Conference |
Mascot | Vikings |
Average ACT scores (2015) | 23.9[2] |
Website | Illiana Christian High School |
Illiana Christian High School is a private, coeducational school in Lansing, Illinois, USA. It was founded in 1945 as a school for the children of Dutch Reformed immigrants in the area.
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Educational Philosophy
Illiana is founded on the Bible as interpreted in the Reformed confessions, namely The Canons of Dort, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Belgic Confession. Illiana remains very closely tied to its original vision of preparing students to serve God through everything they do in all areas of life.[2] Illiana students are expected to live a life consistent with Christian principles.
Statistics
Illiana offers 113 course options including Advanced Placement courses in Calculus, Chemistry, English, German, Government and Spanish.
- Student faculty ratio: 15:1
- Average class size: 21
- Average ACT score: 23.9 with 85% taking test
- Tuition: $8,076.00 (14-15)
Activities
Co-Curricular
Illiana offers co-curricular activities for students.
Musical opportunities include Jazz Band, Pep Band, Symphonic/Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Musical, Acapella Choir, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale, Freshmen Ensemble.
Athletic Opportunities for boys include Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Opportunities for girls include Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, and Volleyball.
Other activities include Bill of Rights Convention, Bowling, Care Convention, Chapel, Christian Service Club, Close-Up in the Capital, Drama, Fine Arts, Flag and Rifle Corp, Intramurals, Landlopers, Math Team, Newspaper (Called "Echo"), Scribes, Senior Service, Student Council, Tutor Team, and Yearbook (called "Spire").[2]
Athletics
Illiana has athletic teams available to all students: Men & Women. Men's Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball & Wrestling. Women's Teams: Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, & Volleyball.[2] Illiana's men's cross country team took second overall at the IHSA 2A state meet in 2013[3] and third overall in the IHSA 2A state meet in 2014.[4]
Accreditation
- Recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education
- Accredited by the North Central Association
- Member of Christian Schools International
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