| Westminster Academy | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Sole Gloria Deo" (Latin: For God's Glory Alone) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church in America[1] |
| Affiliation | Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church[1] |
| Headmaster | Dr. Leo Orsino[2] |
| Principal | Mike Critch (Upper School) Rebecca Myers (Lower School)[2] |
| Founder | Dr. D. James Kennedy[3] |
| Faculty | 69 |
| Students | 916 total[4] |
| Grades | Pre-K2 – 12 |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council, Christian Schools of Florida, National Council for Private School Accreditation |
| Colors | Blue and Red |
| Mascot | Lions |
| Yearbook | Optime |
| National ranking | U.S. Department of Education’s Excellence in Education Award |
| Website | www.wacad.edu |
Westminster Academy is a private Christian school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving students in grades Pre-K2 through 12.[3] It is an educational ministry of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and is related denominationally to the Presbyterian Church in America.[1] The main campus is located at 5601 North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale,[5] with a "West Campus" athletic complex located at 3701 NW 44 Street in Lauderdale Lakes.[6]
During 2007–2008 the school had a total enrollment of 1001 students: 345 in lower school (preprimary–5th grade), 273 in middle school (grades 6–8), and 382 in high school (grades 9–12). All together, the school has accumulated over 9000 students (grades preprimary-12)[4] The current headmaster is Dr. Leo Orsino.[2]
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The school was founded in 1971 by the late Dr. D. James Kennedy, the founding pastor of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church.[3]
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.[7]
Westminster Academy has a long history of athletics, including many state championships in various sports.[8] Selected highlights include:
David Occhiuzzo class of 1985 is one of the most highly decorated Gulf War veterans.