Windward School

11350 Palms Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90066-0900
Tel: (310)391-7127
Grades: 7 - 12 | 550 students
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Windward is a dynamic a college-preparatory school that challenges each student to achieve academic excellence in a nurturing, inclusive community. Windward teachers, parents, and administrators work together to inspire our students to be responsible, caring, well informed, ethical, prepared, and balanced young adults.

School Overview:
Windward School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Year Founded 1971
Student Body
Total Students 550 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 28% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 16 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 13
Admissions Director Sharon Pearline
Admissions Associate Lisa Walker
Sports
Total Sports Offered 16 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Dance
Equestrian Flag Football
Football Golf
Sailing Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Winter Track

School Notes:

  • Our goals are to create a balanced college-preparatory program within a caring environment; complementing strong academic preparation with the development of ethics, character, and strong interpersonal skills; maintaining small classes and accessible faculty members, alumni, and friends to promote a strong sense of community; developing innovative programs, challenging course work, and dynamic co-curricular activities that meet the needs of our students; having faculty members and staff well trained, supervised, highly motivated, and sharing our vision; creating a welcoming community that embraces diversity and encourages students to develop a sophisticated understanding of the world they will inherit; and providing facilities and resources to create the strongest educational setting for optimal student learning.

    • Profile last updated: 10/26/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Windward School
Gr. 7-12 | 0 mi. away
Ucla Early Care & Education
Gr. K | 0.4 mi. away
Sunshine Learning Center & Preschool
Gr. K | 0.8 mi. away
Adat Shalom Preschool Kindergarten
Gr. PK-K | 0.9 mi. away
Redeemer Baptist Elementary
Gr. K-7 | 1 mi. away
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles
Gr. PK-12 | 1 mi. away

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