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 seeks to equip students for effective service and leadership by cultivating their minds and character.
Westminster serves students in grades 7-12 during a two-semester calendar. It is located in Town & Country, 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The school serves students from the St. Louis metropolitan area and western Illinois.
Course Selection Guide 2012-13 (printable version)
Enrollment
- 961 students
- 702 Upper School (grades 9-12)
- 259 Middle School (grades 7-8)
- 51% girls and 49% boys
- 18.9% students of color
- National Merit: 1 National Merit Scholars / 5 Commended Scholars
Class of 2012
- 98% college placement (59% private / 41% public)
- Four-year college: 93%
- Two-year college: 5%
- Missions/work/military: 2%
Faculty
- 80 full-time / 11 part-time
- 58% hold advanced degrees (includes six doctorates)
- Average teacher experience – 12 years
- Average class size – 17.3
- Faculty/student ratio – 1:12.7
Financial Aid
- 25% of the student body receives need-based financial aid
- $1.8 million was awarded in financial aid for the 2012-13 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).