Published
April 15, 2013
Here are a dozen or so girls' schools' public thoughts about themselves and their missions.
School Overview: |
The Williston Northampton School
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 12 | |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 1841 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 529 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 13% (MA School Avg.: 24%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% | |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 22 courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| AP Biology | AP Calculus AB | |
| AP Chemistry | AP Comparative Government & Politics | |
| AP Computer Science | AP English Language | |
| AP English Literature | AP French Language | |
| AP Latin:Vergil | AP Microeconomics | |
| AP Physics B | AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | |
| AP Physics C: Mechanics | AP Psychology | |
| AP Spanish Language | AP Statistics | |
| AP United States History | BC & Multivariable Calculus | |
| Average SAT score | 1775 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $47,900 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 43% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $29,220 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | |
| Admissions Director | Ann Pickrell | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 20 sports | |
Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Diving | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Squash | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Water Polo | Wrestling | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 24 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| ARETE (Senior Tutors) | Amnesty International | |
| Community Service | Dance | |
| Film Club | French Club | |
| Gay Straight Alliance | Gold Key (Student Tour Guides) | |
| Green Team | Habitat for Humanity | |
| Heifer Project International | International Club | |
| Janus (Literary Magazine) | Jazz Band | |
| Orchestra | Peer Educators | |
| Political Forum | Spanish Club | |
| String Ensemble | Student Alumni Organization | |
| Student Council | The Log (Yearbook) | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Willistonian (Student Newspaper) | |
Profile last updated: 09/02/2011
View all schools in: Easthampton, Hampshire County, Zip 01027
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