Wake Christian Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wake Christian Academy |
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5500 Wake Academy Drive
, North Carolina
27603
United States
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| Coordinates | 35°42′17″N 78°40′8″W / 35.70472°N 78.66889°W |
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| Other name | WCA |
| Type | Private school |
| Motto | That Christ might be first |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 1966 |
| NCES School ID | 01012616 |
| Head of school | Mike Woods |
| Teaching staff | 62.4 (on a FTE basis) |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 896 (2017–2018) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.4 |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
Wake Christian Academy (WCA) is a private Christian school. It is for both boys and girls. The school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, in the United States. It first opened its doors in 1966.
About Wake Christian Academy
Wake Christian Academy is a private school. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school focuses on Christian values and education. In the 2017–2018 school year, about 896 students were enrolled. The school's nickname is the Bulldogs.
Early Years and Changes
Wake Christian Academy started in 1966. It was first called Wake Academy. It was founded by a group of people, including L. C. Purdy. At that time, public schools were changing. They were starting to allow students of all races to attend together. Some people wanted to create new private schools. These schools would keep students of different races separate.
L. C. Purdy was part of a group called the White Citizens' Council. This group tried to raise money for the school. They wanted to open a building in 1966. They did not raise enough money. So, they rented a house to start the school.
The school's president, H.W. Carey, spoke about the school's beginning. He said he hoped the school would be known for good education. But he also said that the changes in public schools played a part in its founding.
In 1970, a judge named I. Beverly Lake Jr. spoke at the school. He talked about his concerns with public school changes. He suggested that private schools like Wake Christian Academy could help. L. C. Purdy also spoke out against public school funding. He believed the money would be used more for integration than for education.
In 1971, L. C. Purdy was on the school's board. He told a reporter that no Black students had applied. He was unsure if the school would accept a Black student.
In 1973, the school lost its special tax status. This happened after a court found that the school would not admit Black students. L. C. Purdy said the school would not let the government tell them who to admit. He said they would rather lose their tax status.
In 1980, another school, Midway Christian Schools, joined with Wake Christian.
Campus and Facilities
On September 16, 2015, Wake Christian Academy opened a new building. It is called the Fidelity Bank Field House. This building supports the school's sports teams. It is used for football, baseball, softball, and soccer programs.
