Westminster Schools of Augusta was founded in 1972 as a private, Christian, college-preparatory school located in the western section of Augusta, Georgia, United States. It serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. The school is divided into three divisions: Lower School (pre-K3 through grade 5), Middle School (grades 6âÂÂ8), and Upper School (grades 9âÂÂ12).
The school consists of two primary academic areas on its suburban campus. The original campus buildings and the newest building, Knox Hall (opened in 2017), serve grades 6 through 12. Pamplin Hall, constructed in 1999, is dedicated to students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5.
Westminster offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a biblical worldview. Students have access to 17 Advanced Placement courses as well as innovation programs in STEM, writing, and the arts. The school fosters a culture of excellence, critical thinking, and character.
Westminster Schools of Augusta fields 16 varsity interscholastic sport teams, including football, basketball, soccer, tennis, track and field, cross country, baseball, golf, swimming, pickleball, cheerleading, and clay shooting sports.
The Westminster boys' soccer team is among the most dominant in its state classification, having won five state championships and 12 regional titles. The girls' soccer team has also won 12 regional championships and claimed their first state title during the 2008âÂÂ2009 season.
The Fine Arts program at Westminster includes visual arts, theater, and music. Students regularly participate in concerts, theatrical productions, and art showcases. WestminsterâÂÂs commitment to the arts is reflected in its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, including band, choir, theater, and studio art.
Students engage in weekly chapel services, Bible instruction, and service learning activities. Faculty are committed Christians who model and mentor students in faith and character as part of the school's mission to glorify God.