Whitefield Academy began in 1976 in Louisville, Kentucky as Highview Baptist Christian School, a ministry under Highview Baptist Church. The school had an evangelistic model of education and offered families educational opportunities for grades K-8.
In 1988, high school grades 9-12 were added, and the school’s name was changed to Highview Baptist School. With the addition of the high school came more opportunities for students, particularly in the areas of athletics, music, and drama. Highview Baptist School received its first accreditation in 1992 through ACSI, SACS and CITA. It was during this era of expanded programs and activities that Highview Baptist School established itself within the community.
In 1997, the school’s mission, vision, and philosophy were redefined, and its purpose was changed to reflect a discipleship model of education. In 2003, the school was renamed Whitefield Academy after the great 1800s evangelist George Whitefield but continued to operate as a ministry of Highview Baptist Church.
Current Head of School, Dr. Bruce Jacobson, was named by the school board in 2018. In addition, the school restructured their governance model by tasking the school board with strategic planning, financial oversight, policy making, and supervision of the head of school.
Whitefield continues to be dually accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Cognia (formerly SACS), is certified by the Kentucky Board of Education through the Kentucky Non-Public Schools Commission and is a member of the National Alliance of Christian Schools (formerly SBACS). Whitefield Academy continues the pursuit of academic excellence and spiritual vitality through focused concentration on student discipleship, sound academic practices and strong spiritual vitality.
