Word of God Christian Academy
Word of God Christian Academy is a private, Christian, coeducational, primary and secondary day school located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Also known as Word of God, the school was founded in 1993.
| Word of God Christian Academy | |
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| Location | |
3000 Rock Quarry Road , 27610 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private Christian |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Denomination | Non-denominational |
| Established | 1993 |
| CEEB code | 343242 |
| Principal | Anesha Pittman |
| Faculty | 18 |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Enrollment | 172 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Purple and gold |
| Nickname | Holy Rams |
| Tuition | $6,350 (grades 6–12) $6,250 (grades K–5) |
| Affiliation | Summerfield Ministries |
| Website | https://www.wogca.org/ |
In 2015, a North Carolina think tank found that Word of God received $180,600 in public funds through the state's voucher program for lower-income students, the most of any private school.[1]
History
Along with Word of God Fellowship Church and the affiliated daycare center, the academy was founded by Bishop Frank Summerfield, who died in 2017.[2]
In 2006, the NCAA refused to accept diplomas from Word of God as part of an effort to crack down on diploma mills.[3]
Notable alumni
- Rawle Alkins — NBA basketball player for the Chicago Bulls.[4]
- C. J. Leslie — North Carolina State basketball player[5]
- Isaiah Todd — 5 Star HS Recruit and now an NBA G-League player[6]
- John Wall — NBA basketball player for the Washington Wizards[5]
- Dez Wells — basketball player[5]
References
- Porter, Jane (23 February 2015). "Raleigh Christian school gets the most public money through school voucher program". INDY Week. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- "Prominent Southeast Raleigh pastor and church founder dies at 67". newsobserver. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- Thamel, Pete (6 July 2006). "COLLEGES; N.C.A.A. Schools' List Stirs More Controversy". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- "Rawle Alkins". Basketball-Reference.Com. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- Allen, Scott (27 January 2015). "Maryland's Dez Wells considers former high school teammate John Wall a big brother". Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "No.13-ranked basketball prospect Isaiah Todd signs with G League". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
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