The Williams School

182 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT, 06320-0632
Tel: (860)443-5333
Grades: 7 - 12 | 236 students
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Located in New London, CT, on the beautiful campus of Connecticut College, The Williams School is a co-educational day school serving approximately 240 students in grades 7-12 from 40 communities in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Fishers Island, NY.  The Williams School seeks curious and motivated students eager for a close-knit environment where participation is valued, expectations are high and, simply put, it is cool to be smart.

School Overview:
The Williams School
School Membership(s) Other special emphasis association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Year Founded 1891
Student Body
Total Students 236 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 18% (CT School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 78%
Average Class Size 13 students
Number of AP Courses 10 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry
AP French V AP Music Theory
AP Physics AP Spanish V Language
AP United States History AP Vergil
Average SAT score 1815
Average ACT score 25
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $26,600
% on Financial Aid 40%
Average Financial Aid Grant $11,698
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Cristan Harris
Sports
Total Sports Offered 11 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Dance
Field Hockey Lacrosse
Sailing Soccer
Squash Swimming
Tennis
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 16 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Acabellas (girls a cappella) Acafellas (boys a cappella)
Ambassadors (Tour Guides) Band
Chess Club Cooking Club
Dodgeball Club Harvard Model Congress
Jazz Band Literary Journal
Multicultural Club Robotics Club
Service Committee Student Council
Thespians Yearbook

School Notes:

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    Located in New London, CT, on the beautiful campus of Connecticut College, The Williams School is a co-educational day school serving approximately 300 students in grades 7-12 from 40 communities in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Fishers Island, NY.  The Williams School seeks curious and motivated students eager for a close-knit environment where participation is valued, expectations are high and, simply put, it is cool to be smart.

    At Williams, our focus is educating students to be lifelong learners and active citizens in a global community.  Personal attention from faculty, academic challenge, outstanding opportunities in arts and athletics, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of the Williams experience.

    Students at The Williams School engage in a classical curriculum that values both the liberal arts as well as the scientific method.  The Williams curriculum is writing and reading intensive with a strong emphasis on presentation skills. 

    • Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

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