Type Private Headmaster Mr. Joel Satterly Founder D. James Kennedy | Established 1971 Phone +1 954-771-4600 Founded 1971 | |
Motto "Soli Deo Gloria"
(Latin: Glory to God alone) Religious affiliation Presbyterian Church in America Principal Mr. Mike Critch (Upper School)
Mrs. Tracey Wood (Lower School) Address 5601 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, USA Similar Calvary Christian Academy, Pine Crest School, Cardinal Gibbons High Sch, Highlands Christian Academy, StThomas Aquinas High Sch Profiles | ||
Westminster Academy is a private Christian school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving students in grades PK2 through 12. It is an educational ministry of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and is related denominationally to the Presbyterian Church in America. The main campus is located at 5601 North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, with a "west campus" Athletic Complex located at 3701 NW 44th Street in Lauderdale Lakes.
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During 2016–2017 academic year the school had a total enrollment of 905 students: 328 in lower school (preprimary–5th grade), 250 in middle school (grades 6–8), and 327 in high school (grades 9–12). The current headmaster is Mr. Joel Satterly.
Academics
Athletics
Westminster Academy has a long history of athletics, including many state championships in various sports. Selected highlights include:
Awards & Recognition
Westminster Academy Lower School selected as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014, the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, recognized the Westminster Academy Lower School as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School in the category of Exemplary High Performing Schools.
The Westminster Academy Lower School will be honored alongside 287 public and 50 private schools across the nation at a recognition ceremony held November 10–11, 2014, in Washington, D.C.
In its 32-year history, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed this coveted award on just under 7,900 of America’s schools.
“These great schools are fulfilling the promise of American education—that all students, can flourish when schools provide safe, creative, and challenging learning environments,” Secretary Duncan said. “National Blue Ribbon Schools are models of consistent excellence and a resource for other schools and districts. We celebrate them for their tireless effort and boundless creativity in reaching and teaching every student.”
The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students either achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. The award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content.
History
The school was founded in 1971 by the late Dr. D. James Kennedy, the founding pastor of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church.
In October 2000, Westminster Academy announced that it received an $8.35 million donation from 1978 graduate Jean Case and her husband Steve Case, the former chairman of America Online.