Welcome to Winter Haven Adventist Academy
Serving Kindergarten through 8th Grade in Winter Haven and the Surrounding Areas
Students, teachers, staff, and parents work together to develop and ignite the genius God has placed within each child.
Why Parents Choose WHAA
Don't take our word for it. Read why WHAA families choose to send their kids here.
Christian-moral foundation values
Parents who send their children to WHAA have overwhelmingly expressed their support of Christ-centered character development that comes from the love of the Lord and His methods of other-centeredness.
Student-teacher relations
Parents have shared that they see and value the positive, personal relationship developed between their child and the teachers at WHAA.
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Teacher-home Communications
Parents consistently report a great rapport with their kids' teachers and feel informed of school, classroom, and personal (student) progress and struggles. They also state they appreciate the clarity of expectations from the school and the teachers for engagement, performance, and conduct.
Safety
Parents report they feel safe knowing their child is in a wholesome, Christian environment with little fear from inside or outside the classroom. They can go to work knowing their child is in good hands, sharing the values they espouse at home.
Testimonials
Noah F.
"The teachers and the students are really nice."
John Delrosario
“I send all three of my kids to WHAA. From each other, they are developing strong characters from the teachers, as well as through their interactions with other wonderful kids here.”
Dakotah S.
“The students are really funny and welcoming, too. And so are the teachers and the teachers aides.”
Gilberto Torres
“We can see such a change in our grandson, Levi. He’s in first grade and already reading so well. They have worship with him every morning and he comes home singing praise songs. I cannot say enough about how wonderful this school is.”
Agnes Shepard
“After teaching in public schools for over 30 years, it’s so wonderful being in a Christian environment. Being able to live and teach biblical values has made the past nine years here my favorite.“
Gabby M.
“I’ve met my best friends here and I get to spend time with them every day. I have learned so much here; the teachers and the teacher aides are so helpful and patient.“
Levi G.
“Worshiping God is my favorite part about going to this school.“
Chanée Foster
“I wanted my daughter to have more than an Adventist culture but a truly Bible-based experience at school. The academics are already here, but I also wanted God to be a part of her entire life. We get that at WHAA.”
Adam Jarvis
“My favorite part of working here has been the supportive staff. Everyone is so kind and loving, and it has been one of my favorite years.“
Roshni L.
“My favorite part is they help us learn about the word of God and getting to know Jesus so that we are able to spread His word.”
Andrew P.
“Making friends, going on field trips, and worship make this school great.”
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Message from the Principal
Raymond Stephenson
Proud to be Christian, American, and servants of God
Your child will have fun learning here!
Non-discrimination Policy
Florida Conference Seventh-day Adventist schools admit students of any race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation. Our schools do not discriminate on the basis of any of the aforementioned categories in decisions for admission, discipline, or application of education policies. We promote a sharp focus on learning and caring while requiring all students to adhere to behavioral expectations set out in a strict code of conduct supported by the Biblical beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my family need to be Adventist to enroll at WHAA?
No. WHAA is a Christian school that welcomes Adventist, Baptist, nondenominational, Catholic, and exploring families alike. No church membership is required — families are asked to support the school's mission and campus practices. Our admissions policy is nondiscriminatory.
How much is tuition at Winter Haven Adventist Academy for 2026–27?
Tuition and fees for the 2026–27 school year are $8,336 for Kindergarten through Grade 3 and $7,752 for Grades 4 through 8, per student per year. The 2026–27 Step Up For Students allotment for a Polk County resident is the same amount, and scholarship funds may be applied toward these tuition and fee amounts.
Does WHAA accept Step Up For Students scholarships?
Yes. WHAA is an eligible private school and accepts the Family Empowerment Scholarships administered by Step Up For Students, including the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES–EO). WHAA also accepts the AAA Scholarship Foundation award.
What grades does Winter Haven Adventist Academy serve?
WHAA serves PreK through 8th grade on campus, with the tuition rates on this page covering Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is a private, faith-based, co-educational day school affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist network.
What are the school hours and aftercare?
WHAA’s student handbook lists the academic day as 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Fridays. For current aftercare availability, dismissal arrangements, and any associated fees, please contact the school office.
What is the dress code?
WHAA students are required to wear school-logo shirts in navy blue, hunter green, or burgundy, paired with solid-colored navy, black, or khaki pants or walking shorts. Girls may also wear skorts or jumpers displaying the school logo. Students must wear closed-toe shoes appropriate for play. Jeans are not permitted as regular school uniform bottoms. WHAA provides a lime-green school T-shirt for Fridays and field trips. Uniform shirts are available through Ray Graphics.
When should we apply?
As early as possible. Step Up For Students funds applications in priority order, and an award is only paid after the application is approved and the student is enrolled at WHAA. WHAA reviews admissions applications on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. Start with the WHAA application and the scholarship links page.