Wakefield School vs. Highland School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
Overview
Wakefield School is an independent, college-preparatory day school for students in Junior Kindergarten through grade 12 engaging in a rigorous and inspiring liberal arts curriculum.
Our ambitious vision for every student is to foster capable, ethical, articulate citizens who seek the challenge, make a difference, and live an extraordinary life, each in his or her own way.
Highland School is an independent day school for students from Pre-Kindergarten2 to Grade 12 located in Warrenton, Virginia.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Each case evaluated independently to ensure appropriate level of services are available.
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Year Founded
1972
1928
Students Body
Total Students
358 students
486 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
61
Kindergarten Students
20
13
Grade 1 Students
19
18
Grade 2 Students
21
10
Grade 3 Students
22
18
Grade 4 Students
23
23
Grade 5 Students
29
28
Grade 6 Students
38
30
Grade 7 Students
33
31
Grade 8 Students
31
40
Grade 9 Students
24
47
Grade 10 Students
30
51
Grade 11 Students
33
68
Grade 12 Students
23
48
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
63 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
62%
Average Class Size
15
11
Number of AP Classes
16
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:8
Average SAT score
1275
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Average ACT score
28
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Visit www.wakefieldschool.org for details)
(Visit www.wakefieldschool.org for details)
Casual
(Dress code is casual and varies by division)
(Dress code is casual and varies by division)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$29,500
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Tuition Notes
For details, please visit http://www.wakefieldschool.org/admission/affording_wakefield/index.aspx
Tuition for 2013-14 ranged from $4,245 (PK 3/4) to $22,670 (Grades 9-12). Merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid are available.
% on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$9,800
Acceptance Rate
80%
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Admissions Director
Elise Scalise
Donna Tomlinson
Admissions Associate
Michele Dudley
Laura McCauley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
13
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
12
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian Program, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Ambassador, French, Honor Council, Host, International, Key, Latin, Lit Mag, Prefect, Robotics, Spanish, Yearbook