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The only coed military academy in the Midwest, Wentworth is a center of educational and professional excellence, providing students with rigorous academics and formal leadership education. Our student:teacher ratio is 10:1, and 94% of faculty possess an advanced degree. In addition to a world class curriculum, high school students can pursue advanced courses through a robust offering of over 64 accredited college classes, and participate in traditional high school activities like organized athletics, intramurals, prom, seasonal dances, clubs, band, community service, and more.
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Wentworth Military
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1880 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 137 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 206 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 15% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 15% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 99% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1110 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 24 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 10:1 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 32 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 94% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $5 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $27,490 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $5,500 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 25% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar. 30 / May. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | LTC Steve Puck | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Drill Team | Football | |
| Golf | Indoor Soccer | |
| Marksmanship | Riflery | |
| Soccer | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 24 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Academic Competition Team | Archery | |
| Arts and Crafts | Band | |
| Boy Scouts | Cheerleading | |
| Choir | Community Service | |
| Dance | Drill Team | |
| Flag football | Honor Guard | |
| Horseback Riding | Indoor Soccer | |
| JROTC Competition Team | Lacrosse | |
| Marksmanship and Riflery | National Honor Society | |
| Paintball | Parents Club Field Trips | |
| Phi Theta Kappa | SCUBA | |
| SROTC Competition Team | Swimming | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| United States Air Force Academy | 4 | |
| University of Central Missouri | 4 | |
| Embry Riddle | 2 | |
| University of Kansas | 2 | |
| Florida International University | 1 | |
| Iowa State University | 1 | |
| Northern Arizona University | 1 | |
| Norwich | 1 | |
| University of Monterrey (Mexico) | 1 | |
| University of Washington | 1 | |
School Notes:
- Our mission is to:
- Rapidly develop and implement a cutting edge educational institution
- Empower our students to accelerate their secondary and baccalaureate progression
- Develop leadership skills necessary to compete at the highest levels in the 21st Century.
- School accreditations: North Central Association, MO Coordinating Board for Higher Education, MO Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, Council on North Central Two Yr Colleges, The Association of Boarding Sch
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ike Skelton - U.S. Congressman, 4th District of Missouri and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee
- William Adams - Recipient, Medal of Honor, Vietnam
- John Groendyke - Chairman and CEO, Groendyke Trucking
- Bud Walton - Co-Founder, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- Marlin Perkins - Eminent Zoologist and Host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
- Profile last updated: 05/19/2011
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