Ethel Walker School

230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, CT, 06070-0607
Tel: (860)408-4200
Grades: 6 - 12 | 265 students
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Since 1911, Walker's has been recognized as one of the nation's finest college-preparatory schools for young women. The School empowers girls to lead with integrity, confidence, courage and conviction. Members of this diverse community are dedicated to scholarship, the arts, athletics, wellness and service. Walker's welcomes girls in grades 6 through 12. 

School Overview:
Ethel Walker School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1911
Student Body
Total Students 265 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 24% (CT School Avg.: 28%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 63%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 19 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP 2-D Design AP 3-D Design
AP Biology AP Calculus (AB)
AP Chemistry AP Drawing
AP Economics AP English Literature
AP European History AP French Language
AP Physics B AP Psychology
AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature
AP Statistics AP U.S. History
Average SAT score 1675
Average ACT score 24
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $49,925
Tuition Notes Middle School (Day only): $31,850 Upper School Day: $36,350 Upper School Boarding: $49,925 International Student: $50,925
% on Financial Aid 42%
Admissions Director Missy Shea
Admissions Associate Jenny Reynolds
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Basketball
Cross Country Dance
Equestrian Field Hockey
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Squash Tennis
Volleyball

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