College prep school in Fort Lauderdale for K-12, specializing in support for learning differences and ADD/ADHD with small classes
Westminster Academy is a college preparatory school in Fort Lauderdale serving students in Nursery through Grade 12, including those with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The school offers specialized support programs designed to help students with these diagnoses succeed academically alongside their peers, with an average class size of 18 students and 55% of faculty holding advanced degrees.
The school provides a structured, academically rigorous environment with dual enrollment and AP courses available for advanced learners, along with comprehensive support services for students who need accommodations. Westminster Academy combines college-preparatory academics with fine arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs, creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association and the National Council for Private School Accreditation, and was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School in 2014.
Westminster Academy enrolls approximately 1,040 students and charges $19,800 yearly tuition. Admissions operate on a rolling basis with a 43% acceptance rate. For families interested in learning more about the learning difference programs, ADD/ADHD support, or the application process, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@wa.edu or (954) 815-0131, or visit wa.edu/admissions.
At a Glance
GradesNursery/Preschool-12
Students1040
Class Size18:1 ratio
Tuition$19,800
Est.1971
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Christian Schools of Florida
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National Council for Private School Accreditation
School Information
| Year Founded | 1971 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $19,800 |
| Total Students | 1040 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 95 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 55 |
| Average Class Size | 18 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Austin Elmer |
| Admissions Associate | Sandy Black |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 43 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 17 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Advanced Courses
DE (Dual Enrollment) Business CalculusDE Business LawDE Calculus IDE Calculus IIDE ChemistryDE College AlgebraDE Introduction To Life CallingDE Macro/Micro EnconomicsDE PrecalculusDE PsychologyDE StatisticsDE TrigonometryShow More (14)Hide
AP Courses
AP 3D Art & DesignAP BiologyAP CapstoneAP ChemistryAP Computer ScienceAP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English LanguageAP English LiteratureAP Environmental ScienceAP European HistoryAP Government & PoliticsAP Human GeographyAP LatinAP PhysicsAP SpanishAP Studio Art 2DAP Studio Art DrawingAP United States History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Ballet · Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Diving · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Water Polo · Show More (1) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · FIRST Robotics Competition · Green Club · Harvard Model Congress · Key Club · La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica · National Art Honor Society · National Honor Society · National Junior Honor Society · National Latin Honor Society · Student Council · Arts and Music Programs: · Chorus · Concert Band · International Thespian Society · Jazz Band · Orchestra · Pep Band · Quill and Scroll |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Christian Schools of Florida · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · National Council for Private School Accreditation |
| Religious Affiliations | Presbyterian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School · - Selected in 2014 |
| Average SAT Score | 1207 |
| Average ACT Score | 25 |
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