Wayland Academy

101 N University Avenue, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916-0539 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Wayland Academy was founded in 1855 and for 152 years has continued to fulfill its objective of educating young people. The Academy’s programs will continue to place a strong emphasis on intellectual, spiritual, and physical growth so that its graduates will take active and fulfilling roles in society. Wayland Academy is committed to encouraging the following core values essential for life-long learning and the development of character as reflected in our motto: “Knowledge and Character”. Our mission is to prepare young people for a successful college experience and a rapidly changing world by opening their minds to the pursuit of knowledge and their hearts to the development of strong character. Since its inception in 1855, Wayland Academy has been solely dedicated to the education of young people. The curriculum of the Academy, seen in its broadest sense, encompasses time-tested activities that prepare students to be successful beyond the high school years and to lead meaningful lives. Over time, the four Corinthian pillars of Wayland Hall have come to symbolize the basic traditions that underlie the philosophy of the Academy. The pillars represent Scholarship, Faith, Health, and Service. These are the components that the Academy recognizes as essential to developing well-rounded individuals. ...

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School Overview:

 
Wayland Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Dodge County, WI
Student Body
Total Students 184 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(WI) School Avg.
% Students of Color 23% 20%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 54 students
Grade 10 - 54 students
Grade 11 - 40 students
Grade 12 - 36 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 25 teachers
This School
(WI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 7 hours

School Notes:

  • Wayland Academy was founded in 1855 and for 152 years has continued to fulfill its objective of educating young people. The Academy’s programs will continue to place a strong emphasis on intellectual, spiritual, and physical growth so that its graduates will take active and fulfilling roles in society. Wayland Academy is committed to encouraging the following core values essential for life-long learning and the development of character as reflected in our motto: “Knowledge and Character”. Our mission is to prepare young people for a successful college experience and a rapidly changing world by opening their minds to the pursuit of knowledge and their hearts to the development of strong character. Since its inception in 1855, Wayland Academy has been solely dedicated to the education of young people. The curriculum of the Academy, seen in its broadest sense, encompasses time-tested activities that prepare students to be successful beyond the high school years and to lead meaningful lives. Over time, the four Corinthian pillars of Wayland Hall have come to symbolize the basic traditions that underlie the philosophy of the Academy. The pillars represent Scholarship, Faith, Health, and Service. These are the components that the Academy recognizes as essential to developing well-rounded individuals.
  • Profile last updated: 02/09/2007

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School Zip (53916)
(WI) State Average
Population (Approximate) 20,943 people 5,362,884 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 22% 24%
Population Average Age 38 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $41,615 $43,153
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.5 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 50 years old 48 years old
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Zipcode (53916)


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% Owning / % Renting 69% / 31% 63% / 37%

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