Our Story

The duty of God's people to tell the next generation

In the spring of 1963, a small congregation in Huntsville, Alabama was inspired by Psalm 78:4, the call to “tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power and the wonders He has done.”

With limited resources but deep trust in God’s faithfulness, more than 50 members of Bible Presbyterian Church stepped out in faith to establish Westminster Christian Academy.

Presbyterian Day School

On the first Monday of January 1964, 18 kindergartners assembled for the first day of Presbyterian Day School. The children met in the Sunday School wing of the Bible Presbyterian Church at 3100 University Drive in Huntsville, Alabama. The children were taught by Mrs. Virginia Edgar who, along with her husband Charlie and a handful of other couples, believed that God was calling them to establish a Christian school. Pastor Paul Alexander served as the school's first principal.

Our First Building

One month later the congregation of the Bible Presbyterian Church, later changed to Westminster Presbyterian Church, voted to construct an education building to accommodate the school. That summer the officers of the church broke ground for the building that would house five classrooms and a teachers’ lounge. In the fall of that same year, the school expanded to include grades one and two, and enrollment increased to 75 students and three teachers. That was the humble beginning of Westminster Christian Academy.

A New Name

Over the years the school continued to grow. In 1970 the school officially changed its name to Westminster Christian Academy. The new name sent a clear message: the school was now open to more than one denomination. By the fall of 1971, the school included grades nine and ten. Three more buildings were erected in the back of the church property to accommodate the growing student body.

On November 28, 1973, a tornado struck the property and destroyed the church’s newly-built sanctuary. Disruption of classes and programs was minimized by the tremendous response of loyal parents, church members, and friends of both church and school. This blow to church and school did not deter the collective ministry. The church’s congregation voted to rebuild the damaged sanctuary as an all-purpose building open to church and school use.

A Time for Growth

1970's

A Year of Firsts

1974: First yearbook published and first graduating class of four seniors honored atop Monte Sano
Late 1970s: Enrollment grows to more than 200 students
1979: Evangel Drive campus purchased (15.5 acres, 34,866 sq ft)
School and church relocate to the new campus during Christmas break

1980's

A Period of Growth

Full-day kindergarten, computer science, and athletics programs added
1984: 20th anniversary celebrated and recognized by the City of Huntsville

1990's

Laying the Groundwork

1989–1992: Library, music room, offices, and gymnasium added

1991: Full accreditation granted

1994: Madison/Monrovia satellite campus opens and grows into a full elementary program

2000's

Building for the Future

2000: Meridianville satellite campus opens (later closes after 2006–07)
2002: “For the Generation to Come” campaign leads to purchase of 42-acre Brockway campus
2006: “Forward in Faith” campaign launches for Upper School construction
2008–2009: New Brockway campus completed and opens

2010's

Expanding Our Reach

Continued campus expansion and program growth
2019: Baseball and softball complex dedicated

2020's

And Today

Advancing Our Mission and Impact

Enrollment grows to 900+ students across two campuses
Campuses expand to more than 50 acres combined
Student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 with an average class size of 20
Strong academic outcomes with AP and dual enrollment opportunities
Students attend top universities nationwide and participate in 17 athletic programs
Ongoing campus improvements in fine arts, athletics, and safety
Tuition assistance supports families and advances Westminster’s mission

If you're looking for a community where your child can grow, we hope you’ll consider Westminster Christian Academy. We’re ready to partner with you so that your child will become a lifelong learner who is prepared for service in God’s world.