Westminster Christian Academy
Tel:
(314) 997-2900
- Westminster Christian Academy partners with Christian families and the church to equip students to engage the world and change it for Jesus Christ.
- Offering a comprehensive college preparatory program to students in grades 7-12, Westminster believes in a curriculum and programming that integrate biblical truth into every aspect of the school experience. Our educators challenge students to reach their God-given potential and help them to grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually.
- Students pursue excellence in honors and AP courses, on the stage with an award-winning drama program, through vibrant visual art and music courses, and on the field as part of a nationally-recognized athletics program.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 904 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,450
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 11
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Westminster Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Christian Schools International (CSI) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Educational Records Bureau |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1976 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 904 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 23% State avg.: 17% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 73% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 19 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese V, European History, French IV, French V, Language and Composition, Literature, Music Theory, Physics 1 & 2, Spanish V, Spanish VI, Statistics, Studio Art, US Government & Politics, US History |
| Average ACT score | 27 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Standardize Dress Program through Lands End ) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 11 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $18,450 |
| % on Financial Aid | 23% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $8,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 76% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Jennifer Sengpiel |
| Admissions Associate | Angie Lauer |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 19 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 21 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Adventure Club, Archery Club, Art Club, Audio/Visual Club, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Coding Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, French Club, Gaming Club, movie club, Ping Pong Club, Scholar Bowl, Scrabble and Tea, Self-Defense, Spanish Club, The BookFest Club, U.N.I.T.Y. Club, Veterans & First Responders |
School Notes
- Westminster Christian Academy honors Jesus Christ by providing an excellent education, rooted in biblical truth as interpreted by the Westminster Confession of Faith, for the children of Christian parents. Faculty and staff enable students to discover and embrace a biblical view of the world and integrate that view into every area of life.
- We are a community committed to the truth of God`s Word where we love the Lord, value learning, and find joy in our work in God`s kingdom. In a world that is ever-changing, our foundation in the truth unifies us in a way where we can say Westminster is our second home. Welcome home!
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