Westlake Christian School
- Grades: KG-8
- Student Enrollment: 303
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4.5 out of 5 | 5 Reviews
- Address
- 1551 Belcher Rd
- Palm Harbor, FL 34683
- Phone
- (727) 781-3808
- Other Details
- Principal or Admin: Mr. Rick Pucci
- Website: www.westlakechristianschool.org
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School Description
Our mission is to guide and inspire students to develop their God-given potential, while fostering a lifelong love of learning, in a nurturing Christ-centered environment.
Westlake's standardized test scores have ranked in the top 10% nationally for six consecutive years. We offer a challenging curriculum delivered by outstanding teachers (50% with advanced degrees), competitive and developmental athletics, award-winning arts and a focus on developing Christian leadership character. Our updated, secure campus is conveniently located one block west of US19N in central Palm Harbor.
Westlake's preschool (The Robin's Nest) is one of the top-performing preschools in north Pinellas County. We also offer before/after care through our Stars & Comets program.
Tours are offered every Wednesday at 10:00am or by appointment.
Westlake Christian School is a ministry of Palm Harbor United Methodist Church.
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Overall Rating
4.5 out of 5 | 5 Reviews
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5 reviews for Westlake Christian School
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on February 21, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - We have been so very pleased with our first two years at Westlake Christian School. We were looking for a school with strong academics, a variety of enrichment and athletic offerings,a Christian foundation, and a family atmosphere. We found it! How many principals greet each child by name every morning as they enter the school? Mr. Pucci does! Where else would at least a dozen moms and dads help out a family in need whether it's an illness or other unexpected emergency? Westlake parents do! We highly recommend that you stop by and say hello. We feel confident you'll stay!
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on February 20, 2011
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- As a parent of Westlake Christian School for the past five years I can explain to all of you about how wonderful Westlake has been for our family. First and most important is how Westlake is an academically rigorous school. I can help you understand what academically rigorous truly means to Westlake. For example, all the staff, teachers, and parents want our children to succeed. The teachers go beyond and above to help teach and help them understand every subject. From math, reading spanish, and computors. If a child needs help the school is the first ones with a helping hand. With all the help and teaching from Westlake they prepare our children for the future. Getting them ready for high school is not only a challenge it is a gift. Which leads to say how wonderful our school is at bringing our Lord Jesus Christ into our childrens life in a singing dancing and worshipping way that our children take God into their own life each and everyday. Our children learn to obey trust and love God in a way that all of us should. The students and school can ALWAYS depend on parents help and involvement whether it is help at lunch in the cafateria to help in the class room or even if a family is in need. We are one big family that God has brought together.
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on February 14, 2011
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- This is our first year at Westlake, and we are very happy. The school provides an extremely positive atmosphere for the children, as well as a great academic program. The school encourages strong family values as well. The entire leadership team, faculty,and student body are very courteous and respectful, which is wonderful. Our family would highly recommend Westlake to others.
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on February 13, 2011
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- We have both a middle and elementary school student at WCS, both since kindergarten, and we love everything that our school has to offer. We love the nurturing and challenging environment that WCS affords our kids. We especially love the courtesy and respect that is displayed campus-wide. The stability and strength of our leadership and staff is the reinforcement for us, as parents, to know that we've made the best possible choice for our children's Christian education.
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on December 07, 2010
- Rating:
(2 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - A new administrator/principal and now this once excellent school is declining rapidly. Nine teachers gone in the last year! This sort of teacher turnover cannot be good for a school or the students.
We are looking for a more stable school with a more positive administrator and teaching environment (like Westlake used to offer).
A better athletic program wouldn't hurt either.
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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 303
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 17.0Full-Time Teachers: 17
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.8
- Percent Minority Students: 5.3%
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 150 (49.5%)
- Females: 153 (50.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 3 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3.3% |
| White | 287 | 94.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 36 | 11.9% |
| 1st Grade | 36 | 11.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 26 | 8.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 37 | 12.2% |
| 4th Grade | 34 | 11.2% |
| 5th Grade | 36 | 11.9% |
| 6th Grade | 37 | 12.2% |
| 7th Grade | 26 | 8.6% |
| 8th Grade | 35 | 11.6% |
Source: FL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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