Westridge School

324 Madeline Dr, Pasadena, CA, 91105-0911
Tel: (626)799-1153
Grades: 4 - 12 | 495 students
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Founded in 1913, Westridge School is an independent day school for college-bound girls, grades 4-12, located in Pasadena, CA. Essential to the school's purpose is the commitment to be a diverse community that respects individual differences and responds to a changing, dynamic world. Westridge strives to develop young women whose joy in learning, personal ideals, commitment to ethical action, social and environmental responsibility, courage and compassion will lead them to meaningful lives as contributing citizens of the larger world.

School Overview:
Westridge School
School Membership(s) National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 4 - 12
Year Founded 1913
Student Body
Total Students 495 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 49% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 9 students
Number of AP Courses 14 courses
Average SAT score 2140
Classroom dress code Formal
(Khaki Pants and/or Khaki Skirt and White T-Shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $26,550
Tuition Notes $23,000 for grades 4-6 (2009-2010 school year)
% on Financial Aid 33%
Acceptance Rate 30%
Admissions Director Helen Hopper
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Equestrian Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Water Polo
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 23 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Alliance Amnesty International
Anime Art
Asian Culture Athletic Association
EPIC (Environmental Protection & Interest Club) FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Film French
Harry Potter Interfaith Council
Jazz Band Junior Classical League (Latin)
Math Red Cross
Science Fiction Science Olympiad
Service Committee Spanish/Hispanic Culture
UNITY Young Democrats
Young Republicans

Nearby Schools:

Westridge School
Gr. 4-12 | 0 mi. away
Mayfield Senior School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Sequoyah School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0.7 mi. away
Pacific Oaks Children's School
Gr. PK-K | 0.8 mi. away
The Waverly School
Gr. PK-12 | 0.8 mi. away
Aria Montessori School
Gr. K | 0.9 mi. away

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