Whitefield Academy

Whitefield Academy, a Christ-centered college preparatory school located in the Smyrna/Vinings area of metropolitan Atlanta, serves students in grades PreK through 12th grade.
Through a challenging academic curriculum and a balanced offering of athletics and arts for all ages, Whitefield strives to develop students who engage in critical thinking, practice service to others, and develop a life-long passion for learning - while understanding a biblical wordview and discerning Truth in a secular culture.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked GA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 965 students
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Whitefield Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1997

Student Body

Total Students
965 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Whitefield Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
Average Class Size
17 students
Number of AP Courses
18 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English Lanugage, AP English Literature, AP European History, AP French, AP Latin, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP U.S. History, AP World History, Honors Algebra I, Honors Algebra II, Honors Biology, Honors Calculus I, Honors Chemistry, Honors Conceptual Physics, Honors English, Honors French IV, Honors Geometry, Honors Latin IV, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Spanish IV
Average SAT score
1220
Average ACT score
27
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Please visit our website for current tuition information.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Sarah Garletts
Admissions Associate
Robyn Brunson

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
22 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Community Service Committee, Ecuador Mission Team, Honor Council, National Honor Societies (Art, French, Spanish, Thespian, Tri-M), National Honor Society (NHS), Newspaper, Peer Tutoring and Mentoring, Robotics Club, Student Council, Student WolfPack Athletic Training (SWAT), Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Chorus, Color Guard, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Photography, Sculpture

School Notes

  • Whitefield Academy is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12th grade. Whitefield`s tight-knit, family-focused community is unique, providing students a learning environment with top-notch academics while facilitating the discovery of student talents and interests. With more than 50 sports teams and an award-winning fine arts program, Whitefield students hone their skills, develop deep relationships with God and others, and enjoy pursuing their passions both in and out of the classroom. For more information, visitwhitefieldacademy.com.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Whitefield Academy?
The acceptance rate of Whitefield Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Whitefield Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Georgia with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Whitefield Academy offer?
Whitefield Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Whitefield Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for most sports offered.
What is Whitefield Academy's ranking?
Whitefield Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Whitefield Academy?
The application deadline for Whitefield Academy is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (4 reviews)
5  
We have 3 children at Whitefield Academy, each with very different personalities and abilities, and we have experienced the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools. For our family, this has been an outstanding choice of school. It offers the rigor of some of the larger better known private schools in the area, but with smaller class sizes and a Christian worldview. Sports and Fine Arts offerings are high quality, plentiful and varied. The best attribute is the faculty and administration who love each child and work to know them and mentor them as individuals. Whitefield is so much more than a school. It is a community that includes the entire family. We have all been strengthened and bolstered by this community as we seek to raise our children to lead successful lives that honor God.
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5  
Whitefield Academy provides an exceptional school experience for my children. Teaching methods are time-tested and appropriate to the grade level. Course content is solidly college-prep material. I appreciate that a Biblical worldview is woven throughout lessons instead of just a weekly chapel, and the teachers and administrators provide thoughtful mentoring to students both in and out of the classroom. The school is small enough to have a strong, community feel, yet large enough to offer the high quality academic, athletic and artistic opportunities parents look for in a well-rounded, private school.
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5  
I am a current student at Whitefield Academy and have been attending it for 7 years. Overall my experience has been great! The school has a very uplifting atmosphere and great academics. The classes are very challenging at times but the teachers are willing to help you outside of class in order to insure success. There is a very strong sense of community within the teachers and students which is one of the school's main focuses this year. Looking back on my years here, I recognize that there have been faults along the way, but I would never consider attending school anywhere else. I feel that by attending Whitefield I have become more confident in myself and in my walk with God. The teachers are very openly Christian and this is an extremely important part of our school for students, teachers, and faculty. As a senior I have started the college search and feel very confident that I will be succesful because of the foundation that Whitefield has instilled in me about working hard and doing your best.
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5  
Whitefield Academy presents me, as a teacher, with the opportunity to work along side top-notch colleagues as we strive to work together to construct opportunities for students to recieve a first rate education.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked GA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 965 students
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cobb County, GA is $10,372 for elementary schools and $10,256 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cobb County, GA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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