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Wildwood School (elementary campus)

12201 Washington Place, Los Angeles, CA, 90066-0900 -

School Notes Overview:

Wildwood School is a K-12, co-educational, independent college preparatory day school located in West Los Angeles. It serves a diverse student body and seeks to develop students who are critical thinkers, skillful collaborators, and compassionate leaders who are empowered to make a difference in their world. The elementary campus (grades K-5) is located at 12201 Washington Pl., LA, 90066. The elementary phone number is 310-397-3134. The middle and upper school campus (grades 6-12) is located at 11811 Olympic Blvd., LA, 90064. The phone number is 310-478-7189....

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School Overview:

	Wildwood School (elementary Campus)
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1971
County	Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	726 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	21%	37%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 48 students
	Grade 1 - 48 students
	Grade 2 - 48 students
	Grade 3 - 54 students
	Grade 4 - 54 students
	Grade 5 - 54 students
	Grade 6 - 60 students
	Grade 7 - 60 students
	Grade 8 - 60 students
	Grade 9 - 60 students
	Grade 10 - 60 students
	Grade 11 - 60 students
	Grade 12 - 60 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	100 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	66%
Average Class Size	18
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
	Advanced Courses
	geometry, alegebra, pre-calculus, statistics, calculus, biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, calculus-based physics, Spanish, The American Experience, Western Civilization, Modern U.S. History, human rights, British literature	contemporary world literature
	Two	Three
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(CA) 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	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Oct. 15 / Dec. 14 / rolling
Tuition Notes	$22,985 for K-5; $28,950 for grades 6-12
% on Financial Aid	15%
Head of School	Landis Green
Admissions Director	Chantelle Pierre
Admissions Associate	Sandi Mineo-Rust
Sport
Total Sports Offered	10
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cross Country	Equestrian
	Flag Football	Soccer
	Softball	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	1
	Extracurriculars
	EcoClub Human Rights Watch Student Task Force International Community Involvement LEAD Student Group Math Team NewsMagazine (Storage 22) Peer Mentor Group Performing Arts Physics Club Play and Script Reading Relief Effort Student Steering Committee School

School Notes:

Elementary program:
Our elementary classes offer a balanced program that meets individual and group learning needs.
Field trips and service learning are woven into the core curriculum.
We offer a daily after-school program and quarterly after-school enrichment classes.
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades are combined in multi-age classes that Wildwood calls "Pods."
Grades 3 through 5 are not multi-aged. Middle school program:
Wildwood School's middle school program advances students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
Small class sizes create a comfortable, safe space where students can explore their own identities and try out ideas.
Teachers and staff serve as role models, and advisors provide a critical link between school and home.
A program of core academics is enhanced with an emphasis on the development of organizational and study skills to prepare students for upper school grades. Upper school program:
Our core academic curriculum requirements exceed that of most schools.
Honors classes are available in 17 subjects.
Juniors and seniors can take yearlong electives.
Wildwood uses narrative assessments and student-led family conferences to track student progress and set goals.
Our college counseling program has one of the lowest ratios of counselor to student: 25-to-1.
Wildwood uses Naviance, an online college application program, to help students and families manage the college application process.
Our advisory program is nationally recognized.
Students can find their unique passion through offerings in athletics, drama, visual arts, music, and leadership opportunities.
Profile last updated: 08/11/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (90066)	School Zip (90066)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	55,194 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	44%	32%
Population Average Age	35 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$45,089	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.8 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	51 years old	41 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (90066) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	40% / 60%	55% / 45%