Westminster Academy is a private Christian school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving students in grades PK2 through 12. It is an educational ministry of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and is related denominationally to the Presbyterian Church in America.
College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Red, Navy Blue
School Rankings
The diversity score of College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park?
252 students attend College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park?
College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park offer ?
College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park part of?
College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park is part of Sarasota School District.
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