The Westminster Schools
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(404)609-6202
- Westminster is a Christian, independent day school for boys and girls, which seeks to serve students who are bright, motivated, curious, and nurtured by challenge in an environment that develops leaders of conscience who will be a positive force in the world. The School was founded in 1951 guided by a mission to prepare students for college and for life.
- With a current enrollment of 1,870 students in grades Pre-First through Twelfth, Westminster fulfills its mission through a dynamic curriculum that engages children across the key dimensions of their growth--academic, physical, and spiritual.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 1,868 students
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 21 / Feb. 8
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The Westminster Schools places among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1951 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Summer School courses are available for Middle and Upper School students and cost varies by course. |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1868 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 34% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 300 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 6 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 |
| Average SAT score | 1420 |
| Average ACT score | 31 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Dress code - Details are listed in student handbook) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 21 / Feb. 8 |
| Tuition Notes | $26,370 (Pre-First through 5th) and $30,330 (6th through 12th) |
| % on Financial Aid | 14% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $12,900 |
| Acceptance Rate | 25% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Claire Strowd |
| Admissions Associate | Latrice Colbert |
| Endowment Size | $260 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 18 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
School Notes
- Westminster is a Christian, independent day school for boys and girls, which seeks to serve students who are bright, motivated, curious, and nurtured by challenge in an environment that develops leaders of conscience who will be a positive force in the world. The School was founded in 1951 guided by a mission to prepare students for college and for life. With a current enrollment of 1,870 students in grades Pre-First through Twelfth, Westminster fulfills its mission through a dynamic curriculum that engages children across the key dimensions of their growth--academic, physical, and spiritual.
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