2013–2014 School Profile School Code: 263121
Tom Stoner, EdD, Head of School Peggy Johnson, Director of Admissions Kathy Karigan, Director of Guidance
Kate Kindbom, College Counselor Jim Sefrit, EdD, Head of Upper School Steve Hall, Head of Middle School
Mission:
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.
Community:
Westminster Christian Academy enrolls 988 students in grades 7 through 12 during a two-semester calendar. It is located in suburban St. Louis County, Missouri, 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The school serves students from the St. Louis metropolitan area and western Illinois.
School:
Founded in 1976 as an independent, coeducational Christian day school, Westminster provides a comprehensive college preparatory program that develops competence in Bible, English, fine arts, foreign language, history, mathematics, physical education, science, and practical arts. The school seeks to equip students for effective service and leadership by helping them to grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
Admission:
The Admissions Committee evaluates each student on the basis of formal application, previous school records, recommendations, and a personal interview with parents and student. Admissions decisions are based on the applicant’s potential for success in the Westminster program and the Christian testimony of parents and student.
Post-High School Plans: 2013 2012 2011 College Bound Four-year Colleges Two-year Colleges Missions/Work/Military
97% 93% 4% 3%
98% 93% 5% 2%
99% 97% 2% 1%
2010 99% 97% 2% 1%
2013 College Matriculation Characteristics: • 52% Public / 48% Private • 46% In-state / 54% Out-of-state • 18% of college-bound students chose Christian colleges • 38% of private college-bound students chose Christian colleges
800 Maryville Centre Drive Town & Country, MO 63017 314.997.2900 • Fax 314.997.2903
Financial Aid:
$1.9 million awarded to 25% of student body
Faculty/Student Ratio: 1 to 12.8
Accreditation & Membership:
Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and member of MOACAC, NACAC, The College Board, NAIS, Independent Schools of St. Louis, Christian Schools Association of St. Louis, Christian Schools International, and North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)
Average Class Size: 17.3 Grading System: A+ A A- B+ B B-
= 98–100 = 93–97 = 90–92 = 87–89 = 83–86 = 80–82
(4.333) (4.000) (3.667) (3.333) (3.000) (2.667)
C+ = C = C- = D+ = D = D- = F =
77–79 (2.333) 73–76 (2.000) 70–72 (1.667) 67–69 (1.333) 63–66 (1.000) 60–62 (0.667) Below 60 (0.000)
Special Curriculum Features:
A student meets with his or her English teacher for a one-on-one conference during his or her freshman and senior years.Together, they review the strengths and weaknesses of the student’s essays so that he or she may revise and improve his or her work.
Class Rank:
As of the 2005-2006 school year, Westminster stopped reporting class rank. Grade point average by year and cumulative grade point average are reported.
GPA Profile for Class of 2014: (6 Semesters / Class Size: 163)
Faculty:
80 full-time / 14 part-time, 60% hold advanced degrees, and 7 with doctorates. Experience: 0–5 years 40% 6–15 years 36% 16+ years 24% A U.S. Department of Education Recognized School of Excellence
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Standardized Test Scores for the Class of 2013: Statistics are based on the best individual scores.
Class of 2014 Graduation Requirements:
Diploma credits required in each department:
ACT Data:
(162 Tested) Mean score: 26.0 / Median score: 26.0 Middle 50% range: 23-30 Average of top 25%: 31.1 Score Interval Frequency Percentage 30–36 41 25% 26–29 43 27% 22–25 54 33% 18–21 22 14% 1–17 2 1%
High School College Scholars Diploma Preparatory Diploma Bible 3 3 3 English 3 4 4 Fine Arts 1 1 1 Foreign Language 0 2 2 History 2 3 3 Mathematics 2 3 4 Physical Education 1 1 1 Practical Arts 1 1 1 Science 2 3 3 Electives 7 3 4 Total 22 24 26
SAT Data:
(27 Tested) Reading: Mean–615 Math: Mean–653 Writing: Mean–595
Median–640 Median–640 Median–620
Athletics:
Girls Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Dance Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball
Boys Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Hockey
Cocurricular Activities Include: A/V Club Art Club Blue Crew Chapel Band Chess Club Culinary Club Drama Club FIRST Robotics Team French Club
Advanced Placement Courses:
Literary Rogues Math Club Movie Club National Honor Society Peer Counselors Pep Band Scholar Bowl Science Club Spanish Club
AP courses receive an additional point (1.0) added to a grade of “C-” or above.
Soccer Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling
Fine Arts: Art History Music Theory English: Literature Foreign Language: French IV & V Spanish IV & V History: United States Government & Politics United States History Mathematics: Calculus (AB) Spirit Club Students Working Against Statistics Science: Biology Tobacco (S.W.A.T.) Student Ambassadors Chemistry Student Council Physics (B) Tae Kwon Do Club
Honors courses receive an additional half point (.5) added to a grade of “C-” or above.
Faith in Action:
Seniors are required to complete 50 hours of community service in order to graduate. These students serve in agencies of their choice throughout St. Louis City and County, including in hospitals, homes for the elderly, special schools, English language schools, urban rehabilitation projects, food pantries, and childcare. In addition to their work, they write three reflective papers on their personal philosophy of community service throughout the year.
National Merit Scholarship Program: Class of 2013 Class of 2012 Class of 2011 Class of 2010 Class of 2009
3 National Merit Scholars 5 Commended Scholars 3 National Merit Scholars 5 Commended Scholars 1 National Merit Scholar 4 Commended Scholars 6 National Merit Scholars 9 Commended Scholars 3 National Merit Scholars 10 Commended Scholars
Honors Courses:
English: Expository Writing Literature of Western Civilization American Literature Foreign Language: French III and Spanish I, II, and III Mathematics: Algebra II Geometry Precalculus Science: Physics Biology Chemistry History: Western Civilization
EXCEL Courses:
Westminster Christian Academy offers the following courses for college credit through Missouri Baptist University: Foreign Language: Spanish III History: U.S. Government and Politics Mathematics: College Algebra Pre-Calculus
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