Published
April 15, 2013
Here are a dozen or so girls' schools' public thoughts about themselves and their missions.
School Overview: |
Westminster School
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 1888 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 393 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 17% (CT School Avg.: 25%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 74% | |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 23 courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| Art | Art History | |
| Biology | Calculus AB | |
| Calculus BC | Chemistry | |
| Chinese | Comparative Government | |
| Computer Science | Economics | |
| English Language and Composition | English Literature and Composition | |
| Environmental Science | European History | |
| French Language | Latin | |
| Music Theory | Physics | |
| Psychology | Spanish Language | |
| Spanish Literature | Statistics | |
| United States History | ||
| Average SAT score | 1910 | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $49,500 | |
| Tuition Notes | Day tuition = $36,800 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 31% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $30,654 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 23% | |
| Admissions Director | Jon C. Deveaux | |
| Admissions Associate | Mitchel G. Overbye | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 17 sports | |
Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Diving | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Paddle Tennis | Soccer | |
| Softball | Squash | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 25 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| A Capella (Co-ed) | Art Club | |
| Asian Awareness Club | Black & Gold (Tour Guides) | |
| Breast Cancer Awareness club | Debate Club | |
| Eco Team | Gay-Straight Alliance | |
| Harry Potter Club | John Hay Society | |
| Lyircal Aura Club (creative writing) | Math Club | |
| Model United Nations | Multicultural Student Organization | |
| Seniors as Sisters | Serving Our Neighbors | |
| Ski and Snowboard Club | Student Activities Committee | |
| Student Government | Student Music Organization | |
| The Finer Things Club | The Martlet (Creative Writing Magazine) | |
| The Spectator (Yearbook) | Westminster Belles (Girls a capella) | |
| Westminster News | ||
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