Wyoming Seminary Upper School

201 N Sprague Ave, Kingston, PA, 18704-0187
Tel: (570)270-2100
Grades: 9 - 12 | 421 students
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Within an exponetially changing world, Wyoming Seminary dares to teach our students to honor and strive for the true, the beautiful and the good. As a college preparatory school, Wyoming Seminary seeks to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century. True to our traditions and our values, Wyoming Seminary is committed to supporting promising students from varied backgrounds. Our curriculum emphasizes competition and collaboration, critical thinking and creativity, self-respect and respect for others. We challenge our students to discover their talents and their passions by offering an integrated program rich in artistic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities that complement the school's core commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity, spiritual growth and community service.

School Overview:
Wyoming Seminary Upper School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Methodist
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1844
Student Body
Total Students 421 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 11% (PA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 64%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 21 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Art and Music History AP Biology
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry AP Computer Science
AP Environmental Science AP European History
AP French Language and Culture AP Latin
AP Music Theory AP Physics
AP Psychology AP Seminar in American Studies
AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature and Culture
AP Statistics AP Studio Art/Design
AP Studio Art/Design AP U.S. Government and Politics
AP U.S. History
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $21,850
Tuition Notes $43200 for boarding students
% on Financial Aid 50%
Admissions Director Eric Turner
Admissions Associate Gwyneth Hecht (domestic)
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Diving
Field Hockey Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 46 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Baking Club Blue Key
Calligraphy Club Chess Club
Chorale Civic Orchestra
Community Service Group D.O.P.E. Sports Club
Dance Drama
Engineering Club Environmental Club
Film Club French Club
Handbells IT Club
Improv Club Instrumental Music
Jazz Band Junior Statesmen
Library Advisory Board Madrigal Singers
Math Club Media Club
Medical Club Mock Trial
Model United Nations Mountain Biking Club
Opinator--student newspaper Orchestra
Outdoor Club Peer group
Photography Club Resident Assistant
Russian Club Science Olympiad
Science Research Group Sem government
Sign Language Club Spanish Club
Speech and Debate Club Stage Crew
Student Activities Committee Tae Kwon Do Club
The Wyoming--yearbook True Blue

School Notes:

  • Wyoming Seminary's core values include passion for learning, leading and serving; integrity; respect; responsibility; and soundness of mind, body and spirit. The school is known for its unparelleled academics, where excellence is revered; its dynamic faculty, teachers inspiring students; unmatched diversity, where friendships overcome stereotypes; unrivaled arts, athletics and activities, in which interests become passions; and enviable outcomes--Sem transforms lives.

    • Profile last updated: 09/13/2012

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Wyoming Seminary Upper School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
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