Wye River Upper School

Po Box 36, Wye Mills, MD, 21679
Tel: (410)827-5822
Grades: 9 - 12 | 40 students
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Wye River Upper School is a non-profit, college preparatory, independent high school for grades 9-12 located on the campus of Chesapeake College in scenic Wye Mills, Maryland, just 15 minutes from the Bay Bridge. Our Philosophy is shaped by our guiding belief in the power of each students' unique talents, skills, interests and goals. We serve bright students,bound for college and post secondary education, with ADHD, dyslexia and other unique learning styles and students who may benefit from structure, creative teaching strategies and low student/teacher ratios. Our students are from nine Maryland counties, including Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Kent, Queen Anne's,Talbot, Caroline and Dorchester. We offer a daily shuttle bus service between our campus and various stops in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. "Wye River has made all the difference in his life. He is now feeling good about himself and is planning on going to college. I am more impressed by your teachers every time I see them, they are inventive, creative and full of energy! Their love of learning is infectious." WRUS Parent

School Overview:
Wye River Upper School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) State or regional independent school association
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported dyslexia, aspergers, language processing deficits, medically managed mood disorders
Year Founded 2002
Student Body
Total Students 40 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (MD School Avg.: 42%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 8 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(khaki pants, collared shirt of any color, belt, polishable shoes, gender neutral)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $24,500
Tuition Notes WRUS offers financial aid to qualified applicants and flexible payment options.
% on Financial Aid 45%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,000
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Katie Theeke
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Tennis
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 3 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
College Advisory Program Leo Club Service Organization
Performing Arts- Music and Drama

School Notes:

  • Wye River Upper School is a non-profit, college preparatory, independent high school for grades 9-12 located on the campus of Chesapeake College in scenic Wye Mills, Maryland, just 15 minutes from the Bay Bridge. We support students with learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, Asperger's, dyslexia and language processing challenges. We offer: small class size structured day required morning athletics to support student physical fitness and focus location on college campus enrollment in college coursework extracurricular sports and performing arts highly trained faculty daily transportation from the Anne Arundel County region available

    • Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

Nearby Schools:

Wye River Upper School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
The Gunston School
Gr. 9-12 | 2.4 mi. away
Chesapeake Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 10.2 mi. away
The Benedictine School
Gr. K-12 | 10.5 mi. away
Country School
Gr. K-8 | 11.2 mi. away
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Gr. PK-8 | 11.7 mi. away

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