Whitefield Academy
School Notes Overview:
Whitefield Academy, a Christ-centered college preparatory school, exists to bolster Christian families in rearing young people who go on to college and life with a passion for learning, for others ahead of self, and for the living and active Jesus. Whitefield is called to serve the family; therefore, our teachers are mentors who are trained to accommodate a wide range of learning needs and strengths for college bound children. Whitefield Academy is called and stands for Covenantal education where the faculty, administrators, board, and parents form a partnership in Christ to educate and discipline children with joy and grace—without legalism, to evangelize students who do not know Christ and to disciple those who do believe into a deeper walk with Him. Our goal is to attain noteworthy excellence that is demonstrated in Whitefield students’ lives, so that Whitefield can serve as a replicable model that could be used, all or in part, by Christians across the United States. ...
School Overview:
Whitefield Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1997 | ||
| County | Cobb County, GA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 691 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(GA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 18% | 20% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 34 students | |||
| Kind - 43 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 44 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 38 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 37 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 39 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 45 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 57 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 72 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 64 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 61 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 15% | ||
| Average Class Size | 16 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 13 | ||
| Average SAT score | 1850 | ||
This School |
(GA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 13 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Please check website for current enrollment fees. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 18% | ||
| Head of School | Dr. John H. Lindsell | ||
| Admissions Director | Linda Simpson | ||
| Admissions Associate | Sonya Ayers | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 16 | ||
Sports |
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| Ballet | Baseball | ||
| Basketball | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Diving | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Weightlifting | Wrestling | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 12 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Animation Club | Art Club | ||
| Chess Club | Jazz Band | ||
| Marching Band | Newspaper | ||
| Orchestra | Photography | ||
| Puzzle Club | Robotics Club | ||
| Sculpture | Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- Whitefield Academy, a Christ-centered college preparatory school, exists to bolster Christian families in rearing young people who go on to college and life with a passion for learning, for others ahead of self, and for the living and active Jesus. Whitefield is called to serve the family; therefore, our teachers are mentors who are trained to accommodate a wide range of learning needs and strengths for college bound children. Whitefield Academy is called and stands for Covenantal education where the faculty, administrators, board, and parents form a partnership in Christ to educate and discipline children with joy and grace—without legalism, to evangelize students who do not know Christ and to disciple those who do believe into a deeper walk with Him. Our goal is to attain noteworthy excellence that is demonstrated in Whitefield students’ lives, so that Whitefield can serve as a replicable model that could be used, all or in part, by Christians across the United States.
- Profile last updated: 12/01/2008
In the News:
- Whitefield Academy proves no match for ELCA (Marietta Daily Journal)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 08:04:05 am
MABLETON - Whitefield Academy fell behind 25-0 in the first half and could not recover as Eagles Landing Christian uses four touchdowns from Keyante Green to defeat the host Wolfpack, 39-7. White... - Wolfpack get back in win column (Marietta Daily Journal)
posted on October 10, 2009 at 06:39:32 pm
MABLETON - Christian Willis ran for 208 yards and four touchdowns as Whitefield Academy routed Fellowship Christian 47-17 on Friday night at Whitefield Stadium. After trailing 3-0 at the end of t... - Athens Academy at Walker (Athens Banner-Herald)
posted on September 11, 2009 at 04:35:00 am
When and where: 7:30 p.m. in Marietta - Roundup: Forman wins first game with Athens Christian (Athens Banner-Herald)
posted on September 5, 2009 at 05:04:00 am
MARIETTA - Peyton Mapp rushed for 123 yards and one touchdown and Chaz Sheats added 100 yards and two scores Friday as Athens Christian defeated Pace Academy 27-17, giving Bill Forman his first victory as a head coach. - Athens Academy at Whitefield Academy (Athens Banner-Herald)
posted on September 4, 2009 at 04:03:00 am
When and where: 7:30 p.m. in Mableton
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (30126) | School Zip (30126) |
(GA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,525 people | 8,185,503 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 29% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $50,413 | $50,258 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 5.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 36 years old | 30 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (30126) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Cumberland Christian Academy - 482 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Center Academy - 54 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- Mableton Christian Academy - 65 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- The Lovett School - 1546 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- The Westminster Schools - 1802 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
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