Worcester Preparatory School
Tel:
(410) 641-3575
- Worcester Preparatory School is a college prep day school for students in Pre-K through grade 12.
- Located in Berlin, Maryland, Worcester Prep attracts students from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
- The school has earned a reputation as an academic leader, but the value of a Worcester Prep education reaches beyond what`s learned in the classroom.
- Worcester Prep also instills social and emotional skills. Students learn that empathy, confidence, and perseverance in the face of challenges are as important to success as mastering mathematics, writing an essay, or learning to code.
- Worcester Prep is warm and supportive, a close-knit community where teachers know every student on a personal level and parents know their children will be nurtured as well as challenged.
- The combination of academic excellence, character development, and personal encouragement helps students succeed not only at Worcester Prep, but also at colleges nationwide and in careers in every field.
- It`s this preparation for a fulfilling, happy life that makes Worcester Preparatory School worth it.
- Worth the extra effort from students to reach a bar that`s been set high.
- Worth the heartfelt commitment from teachers to unlock the potential in every child.
- Worth the investment from families who want their children to become their best selves.
- For more information and to schedule your visit, contact Director of Admissions Tara Becker at tbecker@worcesterprep.org or 410-641-3575.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 465 students
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Worcester Preparatory School places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 465 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 8% State avg.: 32% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 56% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 9 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AB Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English Composition, AP English Literature, AP French IV, AP Physics, AP U. S. History, Honors Spanish IV |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Tara Becker |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Cum Laude Society, Environmental.Recycling Club, International Thespian Society, National Art Honor Society, National French Honor Society, National Honor Society (NHS), National Spanish Honor Society, Student Government Association (SGA) |
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