A common question for any parent looking at a new school is, "What is distinctive about your school?"  These are the constants that you should expect of Westminster Christian Academy:

High academic achievement: Students are asked to perform in a rigorous Christian curriculum. The results are outstanding. Our average student outperformed four out of five students nationally, and our fifth graders left WCA with an average Grade Level Equivalent of a remarkable 10.5!

Small Class Sizes: Our target class size is 12-14 students for grades 1-8 and
10-11 for kindergarten. Preschool classes have 10 students or fewer in all age levels.

Committed Christian Teachers: Every teacher must demonstrate their qualification for teaching, i.e. that they are gifted with both the ability and the desire to teach young children about their world. They must also agree to the school's statement of faith, be active members of local churches, and be able to give a clear testimony of their faith in Jesus Christ.

Inoculation, not insulation: We want to grow our students into adults prepared to make an impact for Christ. This means that they need to be ready for the challenges that they will meet in later life. We emphasize critical thinking skills to prepare our students to meet, understand, and work to change the world that will greet them in their futures.

Constant Growth: We have embarked on an aggressive program of school growth. It is physical, as we continue to expand. In 2009 we added classes for 18 month olds and 2 year olds. In 2012 we will re-introduce our 8th grade program. It is also structural, as we look to improve the PTF, school board design, and school policy. It is academic, as we look to better integrate our subjects one with the other and improve the materials we use in class. It is finally professional, as we change the structure of our teacher salaries to better compensate them for their work and to reward them for continuing education and professional development.

Why Christian Education?: Click here to access ACSI, our accrediting partner's website, for powerful answers to that question.