College prep that works
WCA’s college prep program prepares students to succeed in college. Our alumni are accepted into major universities across the United States.
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Success in Christian education since 1969.
For more than five decades, families have trusted WCA with an education that keeps Christ at the center and prepares students for college and for life, from age two through graduation day.
Biblical worldview
Christ at the center of everything we do.
At Wilmington Christian Academy, we place Christ at the center of everything we do by integrating a biblical worldview into our curriculum, encouraging every child in their faith, and modeling Christian values to our students.
As a ministry of Grace Baptist Church, WCA exists to assist parents in teaching students to glorify Jesus Christ in the pursuit of spiritual, academic, physical, and social excellence.
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Academic success
A college prep record you can measure.
WCA exceeds the national average on yearly achievement testing, and our high school students exceed state and national averages on the ACT, which is administered each year to over 1 million college-bound students.
- ACT average
- 21.6Average composite, above state and national averages (2025)
- After graduation
- 98%Of graduates pursue post-secondary education
- College credit
- AP & dualAdvanced and AP classes, plus accredited dual enrollment on site and online
Challenging classes
High school students enjoy advanced and AP classes. Multiple college credits can be earned on site and online through accredited dual enrollment, and through the College Board CLEP program.
Courses & diplomasGuidance for what’s next
The Academy provides parents and students with college admission and scholarship guidance as they plan for life after WCA.
College & career advisingTechnology
Tools that deepen learning, not distract from it.
Our technology initiatives are never just about technology. They are about teaching students in ways that engage and challenge them while promoting depth in their learning.
In big and small ways, technology is transforming teaching and learning at WCA, with classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, iPads, HoverCams, and much more.
- Interactive whiteboards in classrooms
- A 27-station computer lab plus mobile laptop and Chromebook labs
- Computer application training that begins in kindergarten
K5Computer application training begins in kindergarten
Cutting-edge communication
Always in the loop, 24 hours a day.
WCA uses Sycamore, a schoolwide system that gives parents internet access to grades, assignments, news, and schedules 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our SchoolCast rapid notification system lets the Academy reach every parent instantly, for emergencies or general reminders.
Sycamore family portal
Grades, assignments, news, and schedules, any time.
SchoolCast alerts
Instant messages to every family for emergencies and reminders.
At every age
One school, from first steps to graduation.
Each division has its own program, designed for the age and stage of the students it serves.
Preschool possibilities
Ages 2-4
A well-rounded academic experience beyond ABCs and 123s. Children engage in Bible classes, art, music, Spanish, engineering, and STEM, for a strong start in elementary school.
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Elementary extras
K5-5th grade
Accelerated Reader, computer classes, choirs, bands, private music lessons, art, PE, Spanish, and media skills, plus Elementary National Honor Society, STEM, Art, and Music clubs.
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Middle school excitement
6th-8th grade
A program built for early teens that prepares students for the rigors of high school, with sports, fine arts, clubs, student council, and the CREW student life program.
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High school opportunities
9th-12th grade
Leadership and involvement beyond the classroom: a full athletic program for men and women, a nationally recognized fine arts program, Honor Society, Student Council, and GOAL.
Explore High School“The teachers at WCA were the biggest reason why I felt prepared: they’re good people, and they’re always willing to dedicate the time and effort to help you understand the material.”
Come see for yourself
The best way to know WCA is to walk our halls.
Walk our 85-acre campus, peek into classes, and see why Wilmington families have trusted WCA since 1969.
1401 N. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405 · Get directions