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Wayland Academy was founded in 1855 and continues to prepare young women and men for lives of leadership and pupose.
The Academy's programs celebrate 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".
George E. Taylor - 1879. First African-American to run for the office of President of the United States.
Zona Gale - 1891. First woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1921), for "Miss Lola Bett."
Addie Joss - 1898. Pitcher; Cleveland Naps (AL); Baseball Hall of Fame.
Ned Merriam - 1905. Competed at the 1908 London Olympics (400 Meters); coached track & field at: Iowa State, Texas A&M, DePauw, Yale, and U. of Chicago. Football & Track athlete at Chicago (coached by Amos Alonzo Stagg).
Raymond Patterson - 1940. President/G.M., Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks (NBA), and Wayland Academy.
Susan Peterson - 1963. First female TV correspondent assigned to the White House; Communications Consultant.
Rick Fliehr - 1968. Professional wrestler (as Rick "Nature Boy" Flair).
Mikki Hebl, PhD - 1987. Professor, Rice University; Motivational Speaker.
Wayland Academy's tuition is approximately $20,655 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Wayland Academy?
The acceptance rate of Wayland Academy is 22%, which is lower than the national average of 93%. Wayland Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Wisconsin with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Wayland Academy?
Wayland Academy famous alumni include: George E. Taylor, Zona Gale, Addie Joss, Ned Merriam, Raymond Patterson, Susan Peterson, Rick Fliehr, Mikki Hebl, PhD, Uzma Samadani, MD, PhD and Kira Salak.
What sports does Wayland Academy offer?
Wayland Academy offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Wayland Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for most sports offered.
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The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $4,489 for elementary schools and $9,374 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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