Westminster Christian School
School Notes Overview:
Westminster has been serving the Pre-K 3 through 12th gade children of Christian families for 45 years. Known for its excellence in academics, fine arts and athletics, Westminster delivers a solid college preparatory education from a distinctly Christian perspective. Westminster's diverse students are helped to live lives of responsible action as leaders at school and in the community....
School Overview:
Westminster Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1961 | ||
| County | Miami-Dade County, FL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 1141 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 38% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 50 students | |||
| Kind - 49 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 68 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 68 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 66 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 101 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 104 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 100 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 102 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 126 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 98 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 85 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 37% | ||
| Average Class Size | 20 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 13 | ||
| Average SAT score | 1100 | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,000 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition rates range from $5000 for PreK 3 Half Day to $12,550 for High School. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 10% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,700 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | ||
| Head of School | George Lawrence | ||
| Admissions Director | Caroline Stone | ||
| Admissions Associate | Mirtha Salabarria | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 13 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Wrestling | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 16 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Bible Club | Fellowship of Christian Athletes | ||
| Foreign Language National Honor Society | French Club | ||
| Homeless Ministry | Key Club | ||
| Math Honor Society | Math Olympics Team | ||
| National Honor Society | National Junior Honor Society | ||
| Pan Phile | Quiz Bowl | ||
| SADD | Science Club | ||
| Student Council | Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- Westminster's Preschool is developmental in concept and encourages children to learn through teacher-directed exploration. Classes are small and offer a variety of learning opportunities including music, computer training, Spanish and art.
- Elementary students learn the core subjects with their classroom teachers and their horizons are broadened through support classes in physical education, art, computer usage, Spanish, music, and a fantastic World Wonder science enrichment program. A reading lab and learning disability therapy are available to support the academic program.
- Westminster's Middle School uses theme-based units taught across all academic subjects and utilizes culminating activities for each unit to reinforce the topic studied. The Middle School offers three levels of instruction in academic subjects including honors level classes and, in some subject areas, smaller classes for students who need extra support. Students are offered a variety of elective courses to help them find their gifts and enjoy new experiences.
- High School students at Westminster are offered a challenging array of courses preparing them for eventual entrance into higher education. Our graduates are routinely accepted at the country's finest colleges and universities. Students may take College-prep level, Honors level or Advanced Placement level courses to fulfill their course requirements for graduation. High School students are encouraged to give back to the community by earning community-service credits, which are a requirement for graduation.
- All Westminster students, Preschool through High School, study Bible through age-appropriate curriculum material. Students at each level of the school attend weekly chapels which include music and drama reinforcing our school's Christian values.
- Students in Preschool through High School receive training in the visual and performing arts. Westminster considers training in the arts to be an essential part of a well-rounded education.
- Westminster students elect their own Student Councils in the Elementary, Middle and High Schools to organize events and provide leadership. Many clubs are available for students in Middle and High School including academic honors clubs, special interest clubs and service clubs. Elementary students may participate in an after-school club program that includes academic, sports, crafts and special interest clubs. A school-wide yearbook is published annually and includes all levels of the school, Preschool through High School.
- Profile last updated: 03/23/2009
In the News:
- Valerdi leads cross-country Dolphins to the regionals (Florida Keys Keynoter)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 04:31:02 pm
A stellar performance by eighth-grader Naomi Valerdi on Friday helped lead the Marathon High School girls cross-country team to a berth in Saturday's regional meet. - Football Dolphins: Win, advance; lose, go home (Florida Keys Keynoter)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 04:16:02 pm
The District 8-1A football playoffs may technically begin later this month, but for Marathon High School, they begin on Nov. 7. - Dolphins nearly eke out cross-country win (Florida Keys Keynoter)
posted on October 10, 2009 at 03:01:03 pm
Just one point came between the Marathon High School boys cross-country team and a win Thursday over Westminster Christian School. - Prep football Week 1: Neumann hoping for different outcome against Westminster (Naples Daily News)
posted on September 3, 2009 at 07:07:03 pm
In one sense, it’s déjà vu for the St. John Neumann Celtics in Friday’s 2009 regular-season opener. Just like last year, the Warriors of Miami-Westminster Christian School will be on other side of the football. - PHOTOS Prep football: Golden Gate crushes St. John Neumann, 36-7, in kickoff classic (Naples Daily News)
posted on August 29, 2009 at 02:41:16 am
As dress rehearsals go, the Golden Gate Titans had to like what they saw in Friday night’s Kickoff Classic preseason football game at St. John Neumann.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33157) | School Zip (33157) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 61,288 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 34% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $47,332 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 36 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33157) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 66% / 34% |
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