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| Definition of Terms | 2013 School Data |
The Ethel Walker
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Boarding School Avg.
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| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12, PG | 7-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12, PG | 7-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1911 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 300 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 258 students | 300 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 26% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 19% | 20% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 62% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1675 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1620 - 2120 | - |
| Average ACT score | 23 | *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 | 15 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 65% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $15 million | $15 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $52,300 | $46,950 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $37,950 | $26,280 |
| Tuition international students | $53,300 | $44,175 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 45% | 35% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 65% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Missy Shea | |
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 | 15 |
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 | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 27 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Amnesty International | Asian Club | |
| Big Seven | Choir | |
| Cicerone Society | Community Service | |
| Curriculum Committee | Environmental Issues | |
| Ethel Walker Athletic Council (EWAC) | Feminist Issues | |
| Grapes | Habitat for Humanity | |
| Homeless Project | International Club | |
| Issues Awareness | Judiciary Committee | |
| Martin Luther King Day Committee | Northfield League | |
| Peer Readers | Pepperpot Staff | |
| Proctors | Riding Club | |
| Selecting Educational Enrichment Events Committee (SEEE) | Senate | |
| Sundial | Suns and Dials | |
| UNITY | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2011-2012 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Boston University | 2 | |
| Suffolk University | 2 | |
| University of Hartford | 2 | |
| Baylor University | 1 | |
| Bentley University | 1 | |
| College of Charleston | 1 | |
| Hampton University | 1 | |
| Smith College | 1 | |
| University of New Haven | 1 | |
| Western New England University | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
Walker's welcomes girls in grades 6-12, blending the strengths and advantages of boarding and day schools to create a vibrant learning community (boarding grades 9-12, day grades 6-12). The School offers more than 140 courses, with 19 AP classes and 22 honors sections, and expects our students to be involved in a variety of athletic and extra-curricular opportunities. Our graduates are fully prepared to succeed and excel at the college or university of their choice. Our location in Simsbury, CT is convenient to major airports and other transportation.
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