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Christian Life School is an independent, evangelical, interdenominational, co-educational, college-preparatory school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin in the United States. It has 759 students, from Prekindergarten to 12th grade, and 54 teachers. [1]

The school was founded in 1977 [2] by Journey Church, and they currently have over 650 alumni. Carrie Wright is the principal of the Upper School, and Christie Gould is the principal of the Elementary School. The Administrator is Dr. Jeff Borgasm. [3] The Upper School has a student/teacher ratio of 11 to 1, with an average class size of 15.

The school's mission statement [4] makes clear the school's underlying outlook and aims:

Preparing students spiritually, socially and academically to impact their world for God.

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References

  1. "Christian Life School - Kenosha, Wisconsin/WI - Private School Profile". Private School Review. 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
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