Cultivating Christian Minds and Character
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At a Glance
Founded in 1976 as an independent, coeducational Christian day school, Westminster Christian Academy provides a comprehensive college preparatory program developing competence in Bible, English, fine arts, foreign language, history, mathematics, physical education, science, and practical arts. Westminster Christian Academy seeks to equip students for effective service and leadership by cultivating their minds and character.
Westminster Christian Academy serves students in grades 7-12 during a two-semester calendar. It is located in suburban St. Louis County, 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The school serves students from the St. Louis metropolitan area and western Illinois.
Enrollment
- 865 students
- 611 Upper School (grades 9-12)
- 254 Middle School (grades 7-8)
- 52% girls and 48% boys
- 14.3% students of color
Class of 2007
- 100% College placement (49% Private /51% Public)
- Four-Year college: 96%
- Two-Year college: 4%
- Bright Flight: 30% of the class
- National Merit: 6 Semifinalists/Finalists & 7 Commended
Faculty
- 76 full-time/8 part-time
- 61% hold advanced degrees with 7 doctorates
- Average teacher experience – 12 years
- Average class size – 18.5
- Faculty/student ratio – 1:14.3
Financial Aid
- 136 students receive need-based financial aid
- Over $900,000 awarded in financial aid this year
Church Representation
- Students from over 160 churches
- Reformed Presbyterian – 39%
- Non denominational – 20%
- Other denominations – 15%
- Evangelical Free – 12%
- Baptist – 8%
- Lutheran – 4%
- Catholic – 2%
Accreditation & Membership
- Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and Christian Schools International (CSI). Member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), The College Board, Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL), and Christian Schools Association of St. Louis (CSASL).
