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Windermere Prep School

6189 State Road 535, Windermere, FL, 34786-0347 -

School Notes Overview:

At, Windermere Prep School our students are equipped with knowledge, the desire to seek the truth and fortitude to become life-long learners who are prepared for college, socially responsible, and able to succeed in a changing society. Our philosophy provides an educational environment that fosters civic virtue, which includes honesty, integrity, trust, self-worth, self-discipline, respect for authority, concern for others, appreciation for a free-market economy, and pride in our community and country. WPS is the first private school in Central Florida to offer the International Bachelorette Degree Program! WPS's school administrators and faculty are highly professional, committed, knowledgeable, and are recognized as a critical part of a strong education. This is closely coupled with parental participation and support. The School community grows out of strong, open communication between administration, faculty, parents, students, and the community at-large. ...

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School Overview:

	Windermere Prep School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	2000
County	Orange County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	837 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	21%	28%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 110 students
	Kind - 75 students
	Grade 1 - 60 students
	Grade 2 - 72 students
	Grade 3 - 58 students
	Grade 4 - 65 students
	Grade 5 - 70 students
	Grade 6 - 73 students
	Grade 7 - 65 students
	Grade 8 - 57 students
	Grade 9 - 50 students
	Grade 10 - 35 students
	Grade 11 - 27 students
	Grade 12 - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	65 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	14
Number of AP Courses	17
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Head of School	Bill Ford
Admissions Director	Carol Riggs
Admissions Associate	Greg Stone
Sport
Total Sports Offered	15
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Crew
	Cross Country	Dance
	Equestrian	Football
	Golf	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Softball
	Tennis	Track and Field
	Volley Ball

School Notes:

At, Windermere Prep School our students are equipped with knowledge, the desire to seek the truth and fortitude to become life-long learners who are prepared for college, socially responsible, and able to succeed in a changing society. Our philosophy provides an educational environment that fosters civic virtue, which includes honesty, integrity, trust, self-worth, self-discipline, respect for authority, concern for others, appreciation for a free-market economy, and pride in our community and country. WPS's school administrators and faculty are highly professional, committed, knowledgeable, and are recognized as a critical part of a strong education. This is closely coupled with parental participation and support. The School community grows out of strong, open communication between administration, faculty, parents, students, and the community at-large.
Profile last updated: 01/15/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (34786)	School Zip (34786)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	8,449 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	62%	27%
Population Average Age	39 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$99,671	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.8 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	23 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	92% / 8%	66% / 34%