Westminster Christian Academy: At a Glance

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

899 students
632 Upper School (grades 9-12)
267 Middle School (grades 7-8)
50% girls and 50% boys
15.8% students of color
National Merit: 3 National Merit Scholars / 10 Commended Scholars

Class of 2009

98% college placement (55% private / 45% public)
Four-year college: 96%
Two-year college: 2%
Missions/work/military: 2%

Faculty

80 full-time / 9 part-time
65% hold advanced degrees (includes six doctorates)
Average teacher experience – 12 years
Average class size – 18.2
Faculty/student ratio – 1:12.1

Financial Aid

More than 20% of the student body receives need-based financial aid
More than $1.3 million was awarded in financial aid for the 2009-2010 school year

Church Representation

Students from more than 172 churches
Reformed Presbyterian – 41%
Non-denominational – 25%
Evangelical Free – 11%
Other denomination - 8%
Baptist – 8%
Lutheran – 5%
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).