The Upper School experience at First Baptist Academy is designed to prepare students for success in college, leadership, and life through the lens of a Biblical worldview.
Serving Christ. Shaping Minds. Sending Leaders.
As a college preparatory school, FBA challenges students through rigorous academics, meaningful leadership opportunities, competitive athletics, fine arts, and intentional spiritual formation. Our faculty operates with the expectation that every student is capable of growth, achievement, and future success.
Students are encouraged to think critically, communicate effectively, and lead with wisdom and integrity. Through both academic excellence and discipleship, they are equipped to articulate their faith with clarity and conviction while engaging the world around them with confidence and purpose.
Excellent Academics
First Baptist Academy students have a history of achieving very impressive test scores, college credits, scholarships and awards.
ACT & SAT Score Averages
Testing Year 2025
ACT Composite & SAT (ERW + Math)
FBA Top 25%: 28.6 & 1352
In the 2024-2025 school year, 95% of all AP tests taken were awarded college credit.
878 Students Enrolled
Total School Enrollment
105 Faculty & Staff
Your child is known by name.
100 Acre Campus
A ministry of First Naples Church, we share a beautiful campus!
98% College Acceptance
$3 Million in awarded scholarship and 6 Athletics Scholarships
What Parents Say
“We are so thankful that at FBA beyond just being educated and prepared academically, my children are prayed for, loved and valued.
They are taught not only to succeed in the classroom but also how to live with faith, value and purpose.
With experiences from prek to senior year, our family has found so many relationships with teachers and staff who truly cared for our children, impacted their lives and helped shape their character.”
— Mrs. Verderamo
Christina Wennlund
Upper School Principal
Anna Filbert
Assistant Principal of Upper School
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