Westminster Christian Academy Lafayette vs. Ascension Episcopal School
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School Overview
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Westminster Christian Academy LafayetteCombined school
Ascension Episcopal SchoolCombined school
Top Rankings
Westminster Christian Academy Lafayette ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
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Ascension Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
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AP Courses
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Overview
Westminster Christian Academy is an interdenominational Christian school founded in 1989.
The mission of Westminster Christian Academy is to assist parents in educating their children by imparting God's truth to transform society in present and future generations.
WCA is the first Christian school in Louisiana to attain accreditation status from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Ascension Episcopal School is committed to educational excellence in a Christian environment.
Our goals are to provide each student with the opportunity to achieve high academic standards, to gain appreciation for the fine arts, and to grow spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically.
The school`s goal is to teach the whole child.
The aim of the curriculum is to teach lifelong learning skills.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2004
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
n/a
Year Founded
1989
1959
Students Body
Total Students
508 students
739 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
47
52
Kindergarten Students
50
43
Grade 1 Students
45
33
Grade 2 Students
46
33
Grade 3 Students
48
54
Grade 4 Students
34
44
Grade 5 Students
26
49
Grade 6 Students
44
54
Grade 7 Students
35
42
Grade 8 Students
29
62
Grade 9 Students
32
61
Grade 10 Students
24
62
Grade 11 Students
23
73
Grade 12 Students
25
77
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
70 teachers
Average Class Size
20
12
Number of AP Classes
n/a
14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:11
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
22
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Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,180
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% on Financial Aid
8%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$840
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Admissions Director
Chaney Hopkins
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Mission Team, Robotics Club
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