Whitefield Academy (Missouri)

Whitefield Academy
Address
Map
8929 Holmes Road

Kansas City
,
Missouri
64131

United States
Coordinates38°57′54″N 94°34′52″W / 38.96502°N 94.58104°W / 38.96502; -94.58104
Information
TypePrivate, Christian, Classical, Day, College-prep
MottoOmnis Scientia Ad Dei Gloriam
(All Knowledge to the Glory of God)
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1995
Teaching staff29.3 (on an FTE basis)[1]
GradesPK-12[1]
Enrollment236 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio7.5[1]
Athletics conferenceMetro Christian Athletic Association
NicknameLions
Websitewww.whitefieldacademykc.org

Whitefield Academy is a classical Christian school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. The school seeks to train children to become compassionate leaders, critical thinkers and clear communicators.[2] It is accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools.

History

When Whitefield Academy opened its doors in the fall of 1995, 60 students were enrolled. The school initially leased space from Westbrooke Church, where several of the families involved were members. The next year, due to a growing enrollment, Whitefield Academy moved to Emmanuel Baptist Church. And in the third year, the academy divided its classes between the two churches to have sufficient space. In 2004, Whitefield Academy purchased its current building, a former church.[3]

According to a 2021 article in The Pitch, three teachers left the school and refused to sign a letter supporting a policy to expel students who are gay. The school's headmaster denies the existence of the letter.[4]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 280 Pre-K-12 students enrolled for school year 2021-2022 was:[1]

  • Asian - 9.6%
  • Black - 9.7%
  • Hispanic - 10.2&
  • White - 67.4%
  • Other - 3.1

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for WHITEFIELD ACADEMY". nces.ed.gov. US Department of Education. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  2. ^ "About Us". Whitefield Academy. Whitefield Academy. Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  3. ^ "About Us". Whitefield Academy. Whitefield Academy. Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Private Christian school Whitefield Academy demands faculty condemn gay students". The Pitch KC. Retrieved 14 May 2021.