- Williston is an exceptionally well-balanced educational community in the Five College-Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire & UMASS-area of Western Massachusetts.
- Our academic program will provide you every opportunity to challenge yourself, develop new interests and encounter traditional subject matter taught in innovative ways.
- The school integrates a core college preparatory curriculum with exciting electives and a unique relationship with the Five Colleges while all classes emphasize mastery of language, clarity of thought and academic integrity.
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- Elon University Williston has a great balance of day students and boarding students, which allow students to know and learn more about the area. With a widespread campus in a safe neighborhood and numerous stores and restaurants. . .
- University of Maine Williston was the best community I could've ever established an identity with. My parents teach at the school, so we actually had a house on the campus. I developed close relationships with not only. . .
- Harvard University At a first glance, The Williston Northampton School appears similar to most college preparatory schools. It contains a beautiful New England campus, wonderful and caring teachers, and great athletic and artistic facilities. However, as many. . .
- College of the Holy Cross Life at Williston is similar to that of many other prestigious prep-schools; beautiful campus, hard-working and reliable teachers, an amazing art program and athletic facilities. but, what really sets Williston apart in my opinion is. . .
- Connecticut College Williston does an excellent job at recognizing and supporting individuals in the community. Students and faculty who excel in the classroom are rewarded by publicly by having their accomplishments acknowledged as well as students. . .
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| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
The Williston | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 7-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1841 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 125 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 440 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 18%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 20%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 66%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 1790 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 26 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 23 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $44 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$50,800 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$34,800 | $28,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 46%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $25,250 | $21,582 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 61% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 33%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Christopher J. Dietrich | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 23 | 16 |
| Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Comparative Government & Politics, AP Computer Science, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language, AP Latin: Vergil, AP Microeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP US Government & Politics, BC & Multivariable Calculus | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 21 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 35 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Academic Team, Arete (Senior Tutors), Asian Club, Blood Drive, Campus Activities Board, Community Life, Community Service Club, Concert Club, Cum Laude, Dance Club, Film Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Gold Key Club, Green Team, Horseback Riding, Janus (Literary Magazine), Jazz Club, Judo, Math Club, Model United Nations, Mountaineering, Peer Educators, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2011 - 2014 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| New York University, Trinity College | 20 | |
| Hobart College, University of Massachusetts | 16 | |
| Connecticut College, Union College | 14 | |
| Northeastern University | 13 | |
| Colby College, Bentley University, Ithaca College | 11 | |
| University of Vermont | 10 | |
| Cornell, Skidmore, Babson, USC | 8 | |
| Williams, Middlebury, Wesleyan, Fordham | 6 | |
| Brown, University of Pennsylvania, Tufts, Carnegie Mellon | 5 | |
| Harvard, Yale, Amherst, Hamilton | 3 | |
School Notes
- School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, NAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Steve Porter ’97 - PorterHouse Media produces ESPN video mashups
- G.P. Gromacki ’89 - Led Amherst College women's basketball team to the NCAA Division III championship, named Coach of the Year by D3hoops.com.
- William S. Clark - UMass/Amherst President
- Winthrop Crane - 40th Governor of Massachusetts, U.S. Senator
- Brad Hall ’75 - Actor, producer, writer. Saturday Night Live Weekend Update anchor
- Patrick Rissmiller - Professional hockey player, NHL NY Rangers forward
- George Crockett Strong, Class of 1851 - U.S. Civil War General
- Robert Samuelson ’63 - Economic columnist and journalist, editor for Newsweek and the Washington Post, author
- George Stanley Hall - Psychologist, father of American Psychology
- Tony Lavelli ’45 - First overall NBA draft pick, accordionist for the Harlem Globetrotters
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