Westover School
Tel: (203)577-4521
- Westover is a selective boarding school of about 200 girls, grades 9-12, located in a classic New England town near New York City.
- We prepare our students to meet the challenges of the world and the world's best colleges.
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School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Coalition of Girls National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1909 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 210 students |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 20% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 69% |
| Average Class Size | 11 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 24 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Art History, Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language & Culture, Computer Science A, English Language & Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, Latin (Vergil), Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1/Physics 2, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art (2D Design), Studio Art (Drawing), U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. History, World History, |
| Average SAT score | 1450 |
| Average ACT score | 27 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (No blue jeans. ) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $41,050 |
| Tuition Notes | $57,100 is boarding tuition and $41,050 is day tuition. |
| % on Financial Aid | 50% |
| Acceptance Rate | 46% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Associate | Cecilia Gallo |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 16 sports |
| Sports | Ballet, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, VolleyballBallet, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 22 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Aerobics, Amnesty International, Coagess Yearbook, Community Service, Dance, Environmental Action, Fitness & Strength Training, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Handbell Ensembles, Lantern (art & literary magazine), Outdoor Club, Peer Support, Physical Drama (stage combat, fencing, and dance), Physioball, Relay for Life, Snowboarding & Skiing, The Wick (school newspaper), WALSA (Westover's African American & Latina Student Association, Women's Rights Club, Yoga, Zumba Aerobics, Dance, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Outdoor Club, Peer Support, Physioball, Relay for Life, Yoga, Zumba, Amnesty International, Coagess Yearbook, Community Service, Environmental Action, Fitness & Strength Training, Handbell Ensembles, Lantern (art & literary magazine), Physical Drama (stage combat, fencing, and dance), Snowboarding & Skiing, The Wick (school newspaper), WALSA (Westover's African American & Latina Student Association, Women's Rights Club, |
School Notes
- The mission of Westover School is to provide an environment which inspires the intellectual, artist, athlete, and philosopher in each student. Westover challenges young women to think independently, to embrace diversity, and to grow intellectually and spiritually. Westover encourages integrity, responsibility, and commitment to community in every student. Westover is a selective boarding school of about 200 girls, grades 9-12, located in a classic New England town near New York City. We prepare our students to meet the challenges of the world and the world's best colleges.
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