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| Westminster Christian Academy | |
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| Location | |
| , , 70570 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Soli Deo gloria (Glory to God alone) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Grades | K3–12 |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, Columbia Blue, and White |
| Mascot | Crusaders |
| Team name | Crusaders |
| Accreditation | ACSI and Cognia |
| Website | |
Westminster Christian Academy is a Christian private school with campuses located in Opelousas, Louisiana and Lafayette, Louisiana.
The school officially opened in 1978. WCA is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International.
Westminster Christian Academy has two K3-12 campuses. One in Opelousas, LA and the other in Lafayette, LA.
Westminster Christian Academy athletics compete in the LHSAA 1A classification.
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