Westminster School

5.00 (7 reviews)

Tel: 860-408-3060

995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070

Westminster School enjoys a reputation as one of the finest college-preparatory schools, and certainly one of the very top small boarding schools, in the country.
The challenging academic program, grounded in the liberal arts tradition, prepares students for academic success and the rigors of college while cultivating in them a love of learning that becomes a lifelong habit.

Review Description
Westminster School Alumni #1
Class of 2012
1/18/2017
New York University
The atmosphere of the campus was amazing. The actual layout of the campus made it very easy to feel like a close community. We gathered as a school pretty often and that made us a. . .
Westminster School Alumni #2
Class of 2011
2/28/2012
Elon
The teachers are always available and more than happy to help any student with anything even if it's not for their specific class. The sense of community between the students, faculty, and staff is like. . .
Westminster School Alumni #3
Class of 2009
2/28/2012
Connecticut College
While Westminster, is a similar size to many schools, the general atmosphere on campus is one that cannot be replicated at any other school. The faculty and staff are committed to fostering relationships with the. . .
Westminster School Alumni #4
Class of 2007
2/28/2012
University of Richmond
Someone once said, " From the outside looking in, you can never understand it. From the inside looking out, you can never explain it." This holds true for Westminster's sense of Community. We are one. . .
Westminster School Alumni #5
Class of 2007
5/21/2012
Washington and Lee University
Westminster is uniquely a close knit community, which produces well rounded kids. Everyone must participate in an after school activity (usually sports, community service, theater) every day- 6 days a week. Family style dinners are. . .
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Definition of Terms 2017 School Data	Westminster School	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Prep	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12, PG	7-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1888	1910
Campus Size	200 acres	105 acres

Saturday Classes	Yes	No
Frequency of Saturday Classes	Weekly	Weekly
Classroom Dress Code	Formal (Jackets and ties for boys, skirts/dresses or layers for girls.)	Casual
Average Class Size	12 students	12 *National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	1:7
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered	23	17
ESL Courses Offered	No	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	70%	70%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Endowment Size	$95 million	$18 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$59,990	$54,400
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$45,280	$30,000
% Students on Financial Aid	33%	37%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant	34480	$22,844
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Application Deadline	Jan. 15	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	69%	-
Acceptance Rate	26%	55%
Director of Admissions	Jon C. Deveaux
Associate Director of Admissions	Kelly Babbidge

List of Courses Offered

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered	23	17
Courses	AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Comparative Government, AP Computer Science A, AP Economics (Macro & Micro), AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language, AP Latin, AP Music Theory, AP Physics-C: Mechanics, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art: 2-D Design, AP Studio Art: Drawing, AP U.S. History

# Interscholastic Sports Offered	16	15
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Water Polo

Total Extracurricular Organizations	30	24
Extracurriculars	Band, Black & Gold (admission tour guides), Chamber, Chorale, Dance Club, Dramatics, Jazz Club Club or Organization: A Capella, Debate Club, Eco-Team, Gender Equity Club, Girls Club, Global Forum, Instrumental, Jewish Student Organization, John Hay Society, Literary magazine, Model United Nations, Multi-Cultural Student Union, Seniors As Sisters, Serving Our Neighbors (S.O.N.), Student Activities Committee (S.A.C.), Student Government, The Martlet (annual magazine), The Westminster News, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Theater (acting), Theater (stagecraft), Westminster Belles Recreational Athletic Programs: Ski and Snowboard Clu

Year: 2005 - 2009	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	Boston College	20
	Trinity College	17
	University of Richmond	14
	George Washington Univ.	12
	Connecticut College	10
	Hamilton College	10
	Columbia University	7
	Harvard University	5
	Yale University	5
	Colby College	4
	Link to Matriculation Data

Westminster is a diverse, close-knit community of 95 faculty and 390 students (75% boarding, 25% day) from across the country (23 states) and around the world (24 countries). Nearly one third of the students receive financial aid from the more than $5.1 million awarded each year.
Westminster School, on its 200-acre campus overlooking the Farmington Valley, is a place where scholarship, citizenship, sportsmanship and leadership thrive. Admission is highly selective and based on more than excellent grades. We seek young men and women who have accomplished much already and who hold the promise of achieving more in an environment that simultaneously pushes and supports them.
School accreditations: NEASC