2016–2017 School Profile School Code: 263121
Interim Head of School - Finance –Todd Fuller Interim Head of School - Student Life – Tim Hall Interim Head of School - Academics – Scott Holley
Director of Admissions – Peggy Johnson Director of Guidance – Craig Walseth
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 1,015 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: 2016 2015 2014 2013 College Bound Four-year Colleges Two-year Colleges Missions/Work/Military
100% 99% 97% 97% 97% 96% 91% 93% 3% 3% 6% 3% 0% 1% 3% 3%
2016 College Matriculation Characteristics: • 47% Public / 53% Private • 39% In-state / 61% Out-of-state • 16% of college-bound students chose Christian colleges • 30% of private college-bound students chose Christian colleges
College Counselor – Chrissy Guerra College Counselor – Lori West
800 Maryville Centre Drive Town & Country, MO 63017 314.997.2900 • Fax 314.997.2903
Financial Aid:
$1.45 million awarded to 20% of student body
Faculty/Student Ratio: 1 to 10.1
Accreditation & Membership:
Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and member of MOACAC, NACAC, The College Board, 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: 16.8 Grading System:
A+ = 98–100 (4.333) A = 93–97 (4.000) A- = 90–92 (3.667) B+ = 87–89 (3.333) B = 83–86 (3.000) B- = 80–82 (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 2017: (6 Semesters / Class Size: 188)
Faculty:
90 full-time / 10 part-time, 63% hold advanced degrees, and 9 with doctorates. Experience: 0–5 years 30% 6–15 years 38% 16+ years 32% A U.S. Department of Education Recognized School of Excellence
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Standardized Test Scores for the Class of 2016:
Class of 2016 Graduation Requirements:
ACT Data:
Statistics are based on the best individual scores.
Diploma credits required in each department:
(164 Tested) Mean score: 26.6 / Median score: 26.0 Middle 50% range: 23-30 Average of top 25%: 32.4 Score Interval Frequency Percentage 30–36 29 18% 26–29 41 25% 22–25 65 40% 18–21 26 16% 1–17 3 1%
SAT Data:
(6 Tested) Reading: Mean–677 Math: Mean–675 Writing: Mean–677
Median–680 Median–690 Median–680
Athletics:
Girls Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Dance Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball
Adventure Club Anime/Manga Club Art Club A/V Club The BookFest Club Chess Club Chinese Club Delmar Gardens Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes
French Club Gaming Club History Club Literary Rogues Movie Club Project Give Well Scholar Bowl Science and Engineering Club Scrabble & Tea
Faith in Action:
Class of 2016
6 National Merit Scholars 4 Commended Scholars
Class of 2015
1 National Merit Scholars 5 Commended Scholars
Class of 2014
2 National Merit Scholars 3 Commended Scholars
Class of 2013
3 National Merit Scholars 5 Commended Scholars
Class of 2012
3 National Merit Scholar 5 Commended Scholars
Scholars Diploma 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 3 4 26
AP courses receive an additional point (1.0) added to a grade of “C-” or above. Soccer Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling
Students Educating each other about Diversity (SEED) Set Club Sign Language Club Spanish Club Spirit Club
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:
College Preparatory 3 4 1 2 3 3 1 1 3 3 24
Advanced Placement Courses:
Boys Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Hockey Lacrosse
Cocurricular Activities Include:
High School Diploma Bible 3 English 3 Fine Arts 1 Foreign Language 0 History 2 Mathematics 2 Physical Education 1 Practical Arts 1 Science 2 Electives 7 Total 22
Fine Arts: Art History Music Theory Studio Art English: Literature Foreign Language: French IV & V Spanish IV & V History: United States Government & Politics United States History Mathematics: Calculus (AB) Calculus (BC) Statistics Science: Biology Chemistry Physics 1 & 2
Honors Courses:
Honors courses receive an additional half point (.5) added to a grade of “C-” or above. English: Expository Writing Literature of Western Civilization American Literature Foreign Language: French III Spanish II & III Chinese III & IV 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 Statistics
College Acceptances: 2013-2016 Alabama State University The University of Alabama at Birmingham The University of Alabama* Alcorn State University AMDA College and Conservatory (NY)* Anderson University* Appalachian State University* Arizona State University The University of Arizona* University of Arkansas* Art Institute of Seattle Auburn University* Augustana College-Rock Island* Ave Maria University Avila University Azusa Pacific University Babson College Ball State University* Baylor University* Bellarmine University Belmont University* Beloit College Benedictine College Berklee College of Music Berry College Biola University* Birmingham-Southern College Boston College* Boston University Bradley University* Bucknell University* Buffalo State College of S UNY Butler University* University of California-Davis* University of California-Irvine* University of California-Los Angeles* University of California-San Diego* University of California-Santa Barbara University of California-Santa Cruz California Institute of the Arts California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo California State University, Fullerton Calvin College* Carthage College Case Western Reserve University Cedarville University* University of Central Arkansas University of Central Missouri* University of Central Oklahoma* Centre College Chapman University College of Charleston* Chicago State University Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)* University of Cincinnati Clafin University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University* Coe College Colgate University University of Colorado-Boulder*Colorado Christian University Colorado State University* Columbia College Chicago* Concordia University Wisconsin Cornell College Cornell University* Cornish College of the Arts Covenant College* Creighton University Culver-Stockton College University of Dallas* University of Dayton* Denison University* University of Denver* DePaul University DePauw University* Dordt College* Drake University Drexel University Drury University* Earlham College* East Carolina University Eastern Illinois University Eckerd College Elmhurst College
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