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School Overview: |
Westtown School
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| School Membership(s) | Friends Council on Education (FCE) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1799 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 706 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 21% (PA School Avg.: 19%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 102 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 77% | |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 29 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (no uniforms) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies by division and by day or boarding | |
| % on Financial Aid | 47% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $17,723 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | |
| Admissions Director | Nathan Bohn | |
| Admissions Associate | Michele Bedesem Linder | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports | |
Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Field Hockey | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | ||
View all schools in: West Chester, Chester County, Zip 19382

Note: Data has been gathered from the Dept. of Education, schools, and commercial data sources.