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Williston is an exceptionally well-balanced educational community in the Five College-Amherst, Smith, Mt. Holyoke, Hampshire & UMASS-area of Western Massachusetts. Our academic program will provide you every opportunity to challenge yourself, develop new interests and encounter traditional subject matter taught in innovative ways. The school integrates a core college preparatory curriculum with exciting electives and a unique relationship with the Five Colleges while all classes emphasize mastery of language, clarity of thought and academic integrity.
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The Williston
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 7-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1841 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 125 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 460 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 14% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 22% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 58% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1790 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 26 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 22 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $42 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $47,900 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $32,800 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 43% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $29,220 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 57% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Ann C. Pickrell | |
Course Listings: |
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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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| AP Biology | AP Calculus AB | |
| AP Chemistry | AP Comparative Government & Politics | |
| AP Computer Science | AP English Language | |
| AP English Literature | AP Environmental Science | |
| AP European History | AP French Language | |
| AP Latin: Vergil | AP Microeconomics | |
| AP Music Theory | AP Physics | |
| AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnatism | AP Physics C: Mechanics | |
| AP Psychology | AP Spanish Language | |
| AP Statistics | AP United States History | |
| AP US Government & Politics | BC & Multivariable Calculus | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Diving | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Squash | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Water Polo | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| New York University | 15 | |
| University of Massachusetts | 13 | |
| Connecticut College | 12 | |
| University of Vermont | 11 | |
| Northeastern, Boston University, Hobart, Colby College, | 10 | |
| Trinity College, Ithaca College | 7 | |
| St. Lawrence University | 6 | |
| Union, Wesleyan, Skidmore | 5 | |
| Cornell, Williams, Bates, Boston College, Smith, George Washington, Northwestern | 4 | |
| Amherst, Middlebury, Mount Holyoke, USC, Holy Cross | 3 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, NAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Steve Porter ’97 - PorterHouse Media produces ESPN video mashups
- G.P. Gromacki ’89 - Led Amherst College women's basketball team to the NCAA Division III championship, named Coach of the Year by D3hoops.com.
- William S. Clark - UMass/Amherst President
- Winthrop Crane - 40th Governor of Massachusetts, U.S. Senator
- Brad Hall ’75 - Actor, producer, writer. Saturday Night Live Weekend Update anchor
- Patrick Rissmiller - Professional hockey player, NHL NY Rangers forward
- George Crockett Strong, Class of 1851 - U.S. Civil War General
- Robert Samuelson ’63 - Economic columnist and journalist, editor for Newsweek and the Washington Post, author
- George Stanley Hall - Psychologist, father of American Psychology
- Tony Lavelli ’45 - First overall NBA draft pick, accordionist for the Harlem Globetrotters
- Profile last updated: 09/14/2011
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