The Westminster Schools

1424 W Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327-0300
Welcome to Westminster! By providing a challenging academic curriculum, a wide variety of extra-curricular experiences, and an opportunity to develop meaningful interpersonal relationships, Westminster offers the highest-quality learning experience to fully develop each child intellectually, physically, and spiritually. With our culture and philosophy rooted in Judeo-Christian tradition, we nurture, support and embrace children of all religious backgrounds and provide a biblical studies curriculum that enhances the student's spiritual and ethical core. By offering a comprehensive array of programs and opportunities that positively influence the character of our students, we enable them to understand and utilize their full potential so they can contribute to their community and make a positive difference in the world.

School Overview:

The Westminster Schools
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1951
Student Body
Total Students 1845 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 26% (GA School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 250 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 23 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Art History AP Biology
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry AP Chinese Language
AP Drawing Portfolio AP English - Language
AP English - Literature AP Environmental Science
AP European History AP French Language and Culture
AP Latin: Vergil AP Music Theory
AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics C: Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism
AP Spanish - Literature and Culture AP Spanish - Language
AP Statistics AP Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio
AP Two-Dimensional Portfolio (Drawing and Painting) AP Two-Dimensional Portfolio (Photography and Digital Media)
AP United States History
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Dress code - Details listed in student handbook)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost $22,270
Tuition Notes $19,205 for grades PreFirst- 5 $22,270 for grades 6-12
% on Financial Aid 17%
Average Financial Aid Grant $12,900
Acceptance Rate 25%
Admissions Director Marjorie Mitchell
Admissions Associate Robert Spiotta
Sports
Total Sports Offered 19 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Crew
Cross Country Diving
Football Golf
Gymnastics Lacrosse
Rock Climbing Soccer
Softball Squash
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling

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