Talk:Wake Christian Academy

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School's version of history

Despite the attempts of editors here to whitewash the history, the school is frank about its past: We are grieved that the school which subsequently became Wake Christian Academy was founded in 1966 by a group opposed to the integration of public schools. — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 23:44, 29 June 2020 (UTC)

And still almost 90% white, in a community that's 60% white. It's a lot more integrated than many, but still a mostly segregated school. Recognizing that a problem exists is the crucial first step to fixing the problem! Jacona (talk) 01:06, 30 June 2020 (UTC)

I was more surprised with it being a "Christian" school that was founded like this, but it's good they recognise "this was wrong and does not represent the Biblical values" because it certainly doesn't. The people running the school now are different to the founding group, but unfortunately there is nothing the school can do to remove its tragic past; history can't be changed but it's what they do now that matters Steven (Editor) (talk) 20:39, 30 June 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 August 2025

Hello, I would like to request an edit to the lead section of the article. The current lead is very short and does not provide balanced context about the school beyond its origins. The proposed revision retains sourced historical information while adding neutral, verifiable details about accreditation, curriculum, and scope of instruction.

Proposed lead:

Wake Christian Academy (WCA) is a private, Christian, co-educational school in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.

The school serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade and is divided into three divisions. It is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International. The curriculum includes core academic subjects, Bible studies, honors and Advanced Placement courses, and dual enrollment options.

Thank you. 1.38.125.247 (talk) 14:26, 30 August 2025 (UTC)

 Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{Edit semi-protected}} template. This appears to be an attempt to whitewash the school's origins as a segregation academy. Day Creature (talk) 16:15, 30 August 2025 (UTC)

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