230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, CT 06070 - 
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Since 1911, Walker’s has been recognized as one of the nation’s finest college-preparatory schools for young women,. The School empowers its 239 girls to lead with integrity, confidence, courage and conviction. Members of this diverse community are dedicated to scholarship, the arts, athletics, wellness and service. Walker's welcomes girls in grades 6 through 12.
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The Ethel Walker
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1911 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 300 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 239 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 25% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 22% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 66% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1750 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1620 - 2120 | - |
| Average ACT score | 25 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 67% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $17 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $47,900 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $34,900 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $48,900 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 45% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 65% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Margy Foulk | |
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 | 19 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP 2-D Design | AP 3-D Design | |
| AP Biology | AP Calculus (AB) | |
| AP Chemistry | AP Chinese | |
| AP Economics | AP English Literature | |
| AP Environmental Science | AP European History | |
| AP French | AP Latin Literature | |
| AP Latin Vergil | AP Physics B | |
| AP Psychology | AP Spanish Language | |
| AP Spanish Literature | AP Statistics | |
| AP U.S. History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Basketball | |
| Dance | Equestrian | |
| Field Hockey | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Squash | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Volleyball | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2010-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Hamilton College | 2 | |
| Villanova University | 2 | |
| Amherst College | 1 | |
| Bates College | 1 | |
| Dartmouth College | 1 | |
| George Washington University | 1 | |
| Trinity College | 1 | |
| University of MIchigan | 1 | |
| University of Vermont | 1 | |
| Wellesley College | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut takes great pride in its long-standing reputation as one of the finest college preparatory schools for young women in the country. Here we educate 239 girls, boarding students grades 9-12 and day students grades 6-12, in a dynamic, challenging, and innovative environment deliberately crafted for young women. We celebrate the diversity and vitality that comes from being a multicultural community with students from 18 states plus Puerto Rico and 18 different countries. We challenge our students to find and to give expression to their unique voices; and we rejoice in the growth and transformation that exemplify the Walker's experience.
- LD types supported: mild learning differences
- School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, CAIS
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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