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Wentworth Military Academy & College
1880 Washington Ave., Lexington, MO 64067 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 1-800-962-7682

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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Overview:
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 1900
Campus Size 137 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 206 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 15% 18%
Percent International Students 15% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 99% 70%
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 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% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $5 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $27,490 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $5,500 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 25% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $6,000 $18,000
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 Mike Herman
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13


BasketballCross Country
Drill TeamFootball
GolfIndoor Soccer
MarksmanshipRiflery
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 25 23
 
 
Academic Competition TeamArchery
Arts and CraftsBand
Boy ScoutsCheerleading
ChoirCommunity Service
Community ServiceDance
Drill TeamFlag football
Honor GuardHorseback Riding
Indoor SoccerJROTC Competition Team
LacrosseMarksmanship and Riflery
National Honor SocietyPaintball
Parents Club Field TripsPhi Theta Kappa
SCUBASROTC Competition Team
Swimming 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2007
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:
    • 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: 04/11/2008
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