Westminster School
Tel: 860-408-3060
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
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.
Upcoming Events and News:
Alumni Reviews Review School
- Review Description
- 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. . .
- 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. . .
- 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. . .
- Show more reviews (4 reviews)
Top 10 Placements
Similar Size Schools
Westminster School is Listed among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 117 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Large financial endowment
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Westminster School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1888 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 200 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 398 students | 310 students |
| % Students of Color | 18% | 21% |
| % International Students | 16% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 75% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1330 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| 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 | 22 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $102 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $61,100 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $46,185 | $30,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 33% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | 41700 | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 69% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Miles Bailey | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Kelly Babbidge | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 22 | 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 | |
Sports
| # 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 | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 30 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Band Club or Organization: A Capella, Black & Gold (admission tour guides), 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: Chamber, Chorale, Dance Club, Dramatics, Jazz Club, Theater (acting), Theater (stagecraft), Westminster Belles Recreational Athletic Programs: Ski and Snowboard Clu | |
College Matriculation
| 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 | ||
School Notes
- Westminster is a diverse, close-knit community of 95 faculty and 398 students (75% boarding, 25% day) from across the country (22 states) and around the world (30 countries). Nearly one third of the students receive financial aid from the more than $5.6 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.
- Westminster School accreditations: NEASC
Profile last updated:
- Submit Review for Westminster School
Related Schools
Show me:
- People that viewed Westminster School also viewed these schools: The Hotchkiss School, Choate Rosemary Hall, Loomis Chaffee, Deerfield Academy and Kent School.
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grades: 9-12, PG | 605 students 33.3 miles11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
860-435-310233.39-12, PG605 - Grades: 9-12, PG | 859 students 29.8 miles333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-697-223929.89-12, PG859 - Grades: 9-12, PG | 690 students 8.2 milesOffice of Admission
Windsor, CT 06095
860-687-64008.29-12, PG690 - Grades: 9-12, PG | 648 students 45.9 miles7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
413-774-140045.99-12, PG648 - Grades: 9-12, PG | 570 students 39.2 milesPO Box 2006
Kent, CT 06757
860-927-611139.29-12, PG570
Recent Articles
No shortcuts exist to filling the seats in your private school. It requires savvy, effective marketing. More here.
The quality of a summer camp depends very much on the quality and experience of the folks running it. When you select a summer program run by a boarding school, you are getting a program with experienced, well-organized professionals at the helm. More here.
What makes some schools really better than others? What makes them the best schools?
Featured Schools
