The King's Academy is a private, Christian, coeducational, pre-K–12 college-preparatory school in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The King's Academy was founded by a group of Christian business leaders in August 1970 and opened on the campus of Belvedere Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, Florida.
[4] In August 2005, The King's Academy moved to its current location, 60 acres at Belvedere Road and Sansbury's Way in Palm Beach County, Florida.
[8] 2000: The school's fine arts students performed the world amateur premiere of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
[22] The King's Academy offers 22 Advanced Placement courses and 21 hours of dual enrollment credits in partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Business-minded students can earn a certificate of completion by taking electives in American entrepreneurship, economics, ethics, foreign language, marketing and statistics; along with becoming a member of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA-PBL).
Students interested in the field of law can earn a certificate of completion by taking six electives in law-related classes.
Students interested in the field of athletic training can earn a certificate of completion by taking five electives in sports medicine-related classes.
Students interested in a future career in ministry can earn a certificate of completion by enrolling and successfully completing three advanced biblical electives including Interpreting the Bible, Introduction to Christian Ministry, and Evangelism and Apologetics.
Optional after-school extracurricular activities are offered for athletic and fine arts development.
[33] The King's Academy's Lions athletics program competes in the following sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Swimming, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball.
[42] The King's Academy competitive cheerleading team won five consecutive FHSAA state championships from 2010 to 2014 and a sixth in 2019.
The King's Academy's football, soccer and lacrosse teams play home games on campus at Kahlert Stadium, a lighted, natural turf facility with seating for 1,500 fans.
[66] Since 2016 the schools varsity boys soccer team has made it to the championship, this was the first year they haven't.
[68] The King's Academy offers a comprehensive arts education to its preschool through high school students.
[16] Pre-kindergarten through third grade students are taught music theory and receive beginning vocal training.
[11] After viewing the performance, Disney executive Brian Turwilliger commented, "The story was so beautifully crafted and displayed in new and fresh ways."
[71] In 2017, the school earned a second top theatre program award for its productions of "Les Miserables" and "Funny Girl."
Recent performances by The King's Regiment have included: Prior performances by the Marching Lions included: The King's Academy is located on approximately 60 acres at the northeast corner of Belvedere Road and Sansbury's Way in Palm Beach County, Florida.
[131] The King's Academy publishes student-produced elementary (EL) and high school (HS) yearbooks (both named The Sceptre) annually,[132] monthly student-written newspapers (Roar, formerly The Lion Ledger and The Scroll)[133] and semi-annual magazines (The Chronicle).