The Village School
13051 Whittington Dr.
Houston, TX 77077
Houston, TX 77077
Tel: (281)496-7900 Ext. 4104
- The Village School, an international community, is committed to developing inquisitive life-long learners prepared to think critically, to collaborate genuinely, and to give of themselves generously, as they prepare to lead the next generation into an ever-changing world.
- The Village School utilizes hands-on, innovative teaching methods particularly in Math and Science.
- The person attention students receive nurtures life-long learners who are fully prepared for leadership in the 21st century.
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The Village School is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 322 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Large student body (number of students)
- Diversity High percentage of students of color
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | The Village School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1966 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 28 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 1750 students | 318 students |
| % Students of Color | 60% | 22% |
| % International Students | 30% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 30% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1390 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1300 - 1530 | - |
| Average ACT score | 34 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Mixture of formal and informal dress days) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 48 | - |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $65,300 (*Includes tution, room & board.) | $56,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $27,825 (*Precise day tuition amounts vary by grade) | $30,250 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Jen McMahon | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Amy DeBakey | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | n/a | 17 |
| Courses | Algebra II Honors, Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, IB Biology HL, IB Biology SL, IB Business and Management HL, IB Business and Management SL, IB Chemistry HL, IB Chemistry SL, IB Chinese A HL, IB Chinese A SL, IB Computer Science HL, IB Computer Science SL, IB Dance HL, IB Dance SL, IB Dutch A SL, IB Economics HL, IB Economics SL, IB English A: Literature HL, IB English A: Literature SL, IB English B HL, IB English B SL, IB Environmental Studies HL, IB Environmental Studies SL, IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL, IB Film SL, IB French ab initio, IB French HL, IB French SL, IB Further Math HL, IB History HL, IB History SL, IB Information Technology in Global Society HL, IB Information Technology in Global Society SL, IB Literature SL, IB Mandarin AB initio SL, IB Mathematical Studies, IB Mathematics HL, IB Mathematics SL, IB Music HL, IB Music SL, IB Philosophy SL, IB Physics HL, IB Physics SL, IB Psychology HL, IB Psychology SL, IB Spanish ab initio, IB Spanish B HL, IB Spanish B SL, IB Spanish HL, IB Spanish SL, IB Theater HL, IB Theater SL, IB Visual Art HL, IB Visual Art SL, Physics Honors | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 15 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 31 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Amnesty International Club, AMS (Adavanced Military Skills, AMS (Advanced Military Skills), Art Club, Biology Club, Book Club, Film Appreciation, Fitness/conditioning, International Film Club, Karaoke Club, March for Life Group, Model UN, Photography, Pro Deo, orchestra, Quiz Bowl, Science Bowl, Scriptorium, scholarly journal, Social Club, Student Government, Sustainable Agriculture Certificate, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Appalachia Service Project, Band, Fashion Club, Music Club, Music/Drama, Orchestra, STARS Theatre & Performance Recreational Athletic Programs: Youth Action Organization | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2012 - 2018 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| The University of Texas, Austin | 68 | |
| Texas A&M University | 30 | |
| The University of Texas, Dallas | 29 | |
| University of Houston | 25 | |
| University of California, San Diego | 15 | |
| Baylor University | 12 | |
| Southern Methodist University | 9 | |
| University of British Columbia | 9 | |
| Rice University | 7 | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
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The Village School's Boarding Program offers unparalleled opportunities for families considering a boarding school for their children. Some of the many benefits of our program include:
- A highly personalized educational focus on academic and social progress for each child
- The chance to speak, understand, read and write English
- Life-long friendships with students from around the world
- Real-life experience in the United States
- A comprehensive college guidance counseling program The Village School teachers take a personal interest in each student and help them adjust to life at an American school. Our teachers are focused on continuous growth and a superior education. With the help of a college counseling process that begins as early as Grade 6, students are accepted at prestigious colleges and universities in the United States and around the world.To learn more about The Village School's Elite Boarding Program, please contact na.boarding@nordanglia.com
- The Village School accreditations: Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS), Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), International Baccalaureate Programme (IB)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Isaiah Taylor '13 - Plays basketball for the Atlanta Hawks (NBA).
- Erica Dasher '04 - American actress.
- Shaquille Cleare '14 - Played basketball for the University of Texas.
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