Rooted in faith.Committed to excellence.
For over 50 years, New Life Academy has partnered with families to raise students strong in faith, character and academics.
New Life Academy was founded in 1974 by Guy E. Roam as a ministry of New Life St. Louis.
Five decades later, we’re still serving families in Bridgeton and across St. Louis with the same conviction: a strong Christian education changes the course of a child’s life.
Our students consistently perform well on yearly achievement tests and college entrance exams, a reflection of teachers who expect much and care more.
“To train students in the knowledge of God and the Christian way of life, while giving each one a solid foundation in academics.”
Faith
Knowing God and following Jesus, taught daily through Bible class, chapel and teachers who live it out.
Character
Building Christ-centered character in the classroom, on the playground and everywhere in between.
Academics
A proven, structured curriculum that prepares students for college, career and a life of purpose.
How we
teach
Proven foundations in the early years. Personalized learning in high school. God’s Word at every level.
Traditional classroom
Teacher-led classrooms using the A Beka curriculum, with an emphasis on intensive phonics and strong fundamentals.
- A Beka curriculum
- Intensive phonics
- Foundational learning
Individualized high school
A computer-based program that lets each student move at the right pace, preparing them for college, career and calling.
- Ignitia: English, History, Geography, electives
- A Beka: Math and Science
Bible at the center
Bible is a core subject, building deep biblical literacy and spiritual formation that lasts beyond graduation.
- Pathways Bible Curriculum (K–5)
- Apostolic Bible curriculum (JH–HS)
Grow in every
direction
At NLA, students are challenged to grow academically, socially and spiritually, and equipped to lead in God’s Kingdom.
Meet our
leadership
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A ministry of
New Life St. Louis
NLA is part of the New Life St. Louis family, sharing one campus and one mission in Bridgeton.