Westwood Baptist Academy (2025 Profile)

419 County Road 5231
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Westwood Baptist Academy (WBA) offers a quality Christian education in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

The purpose of this school is to give Christian training along with a solid academic foundation in the basic fundamentals of learning for the average and above-average child.

Academic and spiritual standards are high with added emphasis on patriotism and character training.

WBA is an accredited member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), the North American Christian School Accrediting Agency (NACSAA), the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).

WBA is also a member of the Missouri Association of Christian Schools and is a member of Westwood Baptist Church.

WBA participates in the Mid-America Association of Christian Schools' regional events.

WBA also participates in the Metro Athletic Conference and the Missouri Christian School Athletic Association sporting events.

Preschool (K4) through 12th grade classes are taught in a traditional classroom setting primarily using the A Beka curriculum.

Each student has close, personal contact with well-qualified teachers who are prepared to give each student a thorough scholastic background.

Our classrooms are bright, cheerful, and air-conditioned. WBA provides excellent academics in a caring Christian environment.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 216 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
National Council for Private School Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

2002

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

View School Calendar

First Day of School

Fri. Aug 15, 2025

Student Body

Total Students

216 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Westwood Baptist Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

21%

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

4th-6th Band, High School Drama Team, Jr. High/High School Band, Jr. High/High School Choir, Piano Lessons Offered

Recreational Athletic Programs:

1st-6th Intramural Cheerleading, 3rd-6th Intramural Basketball, K3-6th Intramural Soccer

School Notes

Westwood Baptist Academy (WBA) offers a quality Christian education in a warm, friendly atmosphere. The purpose of this school is to give Christian training along with a solid academic foundation in the basic fundamentals of learning for the average and above-average child. Academic and spiritual standards are high with added emphasis on patriotism and character training. WBA is an accredited member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), the North American Christian School Accrediting Agency (NACSAA), the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS). WBA is also a member of the Missouri Association of Christian Schools and is a member of Westwood Baptist Church. WBA participates in the Mid-America Association of Christian Schools' regional events. WBA also participates in the Metro Athletic Conference and the Missouri Christian School Athletic Association sporting events. Preschool (K4) through 12th grade classes are taught in a traditional classroom setting primarily using the A Beka curriculum. Each student has close, personal contact with well-qualified teachers who are prepared to give each student a thorough scholastic background. Our classrooms are bright, cheerful, and air-conditioned. WBA provides excellent academics in a caring Christian environment.

Source: Verified school update

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What sports does Westwood Baptist Academy offer?

Westwood Baptist Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Westwood Baptist Academy?

The application deadline for Westwood Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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