The school was founded in 1950 as a ministry of West End Presbyterian Church (PCA), during the pastoral tenure of Rev. Bill Hill, founder of Presbyterian Evangelistic Fellowship.

Teachers, students and parents are hoping and praying for one of Hopewell’s oldest religious schools. If the West End Christian School on Atlantic Avenue does not meet its minimum enrollment number by May 1, the 60-year-old institution may have to close its doors.

“We need at least 120 enrollments for the next school year to be able to move forward,” said the Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Collins, senior pastor at West End Presbyterian Church and chancellor of the school. So far, 60 students are enrolled. “We’re halfway through to our benchmark,” Collins said.

The school was founded in 1950 as a ministry of West End Presbyterian Church. The school has room for a total of 135 students from pre-school to 12th grade. “We have a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1,” Collins said.

Students at West End can join the foreign language program and learn Spanish, they can play volleyball, soccer and sign up for the athletics team. “Most of the smaller Christian schools do not offer athletics,” Collins said. The school also has a well-equipped computer lab. “What sets us apart from public schools is a Christian world view, which we follow not only in Bible class but we work on this foundation in all classes,” Collins said.

For more information on West End Christian School visit http://www.wecs-hopewell.com