The Westminster Schools Profile | Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

1424 W Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327-0300

Tel: (404)609-6202

Grades: K - 12 | 1845 students

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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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