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Westover School, located in a classic New England town ninety miles from New York City, is a selective boarding and day school with 209 girls from 19 countries and 18 states. With over twenty AP's as well as signature programs in science, engineering, art history, and music, we prepare our students to meet the challenges of the world and the world's best colleges. At Westover, girls find their passions, their friends, and their futures through our dynamic and diverse community.
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Westover School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1909 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 145 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 207 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 20% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 18% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 64% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1827 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1610 - 1970 | - |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 22 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 78% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $46 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $45,500 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $32,500 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 51% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 14 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 61% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Laura Volovski '83 | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | JP Burlington | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 22 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Art History | Biology | |
| Calculus AB | Calculus BC | |
| Chemistry | Chinese Language & Culture | |
| Computer Science A | English Language & Composition | |
| English Literature & Composition | Environmental Science | |
| European History | French Language | |
| Latin (Vergil) | Music Theory | |
| Physics B | Psychology | |
| Spanish Language | Statistics | |
| Studio Art (2D Design) | Studio Art (Drawing) | |
| U.S. Government & Politics | U.S. History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Field Hockey | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Tennis | |
| Volleyball | ||
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School Notes:
- Westover School, located in a classic New England town ninety miles from New York City, is a selective boarding and day school with 208 girls from 17 countries and 16 states. With over twenty-two AP's as well as signature programs in science, engineering, art history, and music, we prepare our students to meet the academic challenges of the both the world and the world's best colleges. At Westover, girls find their passions, their friends, and their futures through our dynamic and diverse community.
- School accreditations: NEASC
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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