Whitefield Academy (Missouri)

Whitefield Academy is a Kindergarten preparatory - Grade 12 private classical Christian school located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

Whitefield Academy
Address
8929 Holmes Road

Kansas City
,
Missouri
64131

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

History

Whitefield Academy KC is a Christian, classical, independent, non-denominational, private school established in 1995. Serving families and students age 4 through 12th grade, the school seeks to train children to become compassionate leaders, critical thinkers and clear communicators. ref>"About Us". Whitefield Academy. Whitefield Academy. Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2015.</ref>

Young people who love to learn and learn how to learn make up the student body. An intentionally loving school environment, academically excellent faculty who mentor their students, and a strong and vibrant community are key elements that make Whitefield the exceptional and unique educational experience that it is.

Whitefield Academy documents state that all people are created in God's image and should be treated equally. Their statement of faith outlines Christian faith and practice. <ref>https://whitefieldacademykc.org/statement-of-faith//ref>


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. "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for WHITEFIELD ACADEMY". nces.ed.gov. US Department of Education. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
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