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Whitefield Academy

#3 in Best Private High Schools in Cobb County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Christian (General)
  • PK, K-12
  • Smyrna, GA
  • 125 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      A
    Whitefield Academy is a top rated, private, Christian school located in Smyrna, GA. It has 853 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. Tuition is $23,300 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 99% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
    whitefieldacademy.com
    (678) 305-3000
    1 Whitefield Drive, SE
    Smyrna, GA 30126

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $23,300
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    26%
    Average Financial Aid
    $10,500

    Whitefield Academy Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1230
    90 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    46 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.20 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.20 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 90 responses
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    • Blue Crew
      13%
    • Late Start Wednesdays
      13%
    • College Counseling Program
      12%
    • Spirit Week
      10%
    • The Bean
      10%
    • Chapel
      9%
    • Homecoming
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    853
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    9:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.27 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.27 responses
    Poll
    93%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.27 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    94%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.17 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.17 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.17 responses
    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $70,547
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,073
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $248,600
    National
    $184,700
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    Whitefield Academy Reviews

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    My husband and I wanted our children to grow up in an environment that reinforced what was being taught at home and church. Our decision to apply to Whitefield was based on the student-teacher ratio; the arts and athletic programs; and the strong academic college-prep curriculum. With Whitefield being a covenantal Christian school we knew this was the BEST school for our family. During our children’s attendance, Whitefield taught our children to put Christ at the center of everything. The school is not an "in-your-face, Bible scripture dropping" environment. The faculty encourages the student to reflect the word of God in THOUGHTS and ACTIONS. The academic rigor of the curriculum prepared both of our children. Our daughter has a Masters in Nursing and works as a Pediatric ICU nurse and our son will be attending Georgia Tech. Whitefield provided everything we were looking for in a school and MORE! As parents, we feel the true value of the education our children received is priceless.
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    They call us "lifers", those of us who've been at Whitefield since kindergarden. For me, it's been all good! I love the people, the teachers, the campus facilities and student life. Whether you're into sports, like me, or the arts or straight academics, Whitefield has a place for you. It's a Christian school, but of course that doesn't make Whitefield perfect. We have our share of the "bad" stuff too, but at some level everyone there knows help is there for the asking. That makes us feel safe. That makes Whitefield great!
    Speaking solely for myself and my own experiences... If you’re sending your child to Whitefield because you want to prepare them well for college, there are better options out there for you. I’m a Whitefield alumnus, and am about to graduate from a top-tier university. Whitefield did a poor job of preparing me for college. First, I was not prepared for collegiate academic rigor. Second, I was not prepared for having to manage so much of my own time. Third, a lot of the offerings of the school, such as facilities, athletics, clubs, and college counseling are unimpressive. If you’re looking for a school to prepare your child for success at a second-rate college, then Whitefield will probably prepare him or her for that. But, you could probably get the same thing at a public school anyways. If you want to send your child to the Ivy League, an elite public university, or a top-tier liberal arts school (like Davidson), there are much better options.