Whittle School & Studios (Closed 2025)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
case by case basis
Year Founded
2019
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 49%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition will vary somewhat depending on grade level
Summer Program Cost
$295
Summer Program Cost Notes
The fee for one week of programming is $295 per student. Participants are limited to a single course each week but may select different program pathways from week to week. Weekly sessions do not need to run consecutively.
Admissions Director
Susan Emery
Admissions Associate
Matt Drake

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art ClubsCommunity Service Club
Creative Writing ClubDebate Club
Environmental ClubMath Club
Model UNRobotics Club
Rock Climbing ClubStudent Council
Yearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
Music Lessons

School Notes

  • With a focus on global education, personalization, and project-based learning, a network of Whittle campuses will gradually open in cities around the world, educating students in Pre-school through 12th Grade.
  • For the 2020-2021 school year , the Washington, DC campus will enroll students through grade 11. We will enroll grade 12 beginning in fall 2021
  • Five and seven-day boarding options are available for students in 8th through 11th grades for 2020-2021
  • We are one of the most diverse private schools in DC! Our students of color numbers are as follows: White 35%; African American 29.4%; Multiracial 19.2%; Asian 11.3%; Hispanic 2.8%; Unknown 1.1%. Our international population last year was 1.1%
  • In the fall of 2019, we opened our first two campuses in Shenzhen, China and Washington, D.C. In the coming years, we plan to expand gradually to a system of campuses in the world`s leading cities. A typical campus will grow to serve 2,500 full-time students, ages 3 to 18, with boarding available in the middle and upper school divisions. In upper grade levels, students will be able to participate in global rotations on our campuses around the globe.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Whittle School & Studios cost?
Whittle School & Studios's tuition is approximately $46,038 for private students and $295 for summer students.
Does Whittle School & Studios offer a summer program?
Yes, Whittle School & Studios offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Whittle School & Studios offer?
Whittle School & Studios offers 10 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Whittle School & Studios?
The application deadline for Whittle School & Studios is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Whittle School & Studios located?
Whittle School & Studios is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 55 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.

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