Westover School
Tel: 203-577-4521
1237 Whittemore Rd., P.O. Box 847
Middlebury, CT 06762
Middlebury, CT 06762
- Westover is a selective boarding school of about 200 girls, grades 9-12, located in a classic New England town near New York City.
- We prepare our students to meet the challenges of the world and the world's best colleges.
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- Review Description
- UMBC Westover School is unique because of its community. No other school I have visited or heard of has the atmosphere Westover has. Each of the students have unbreakable bonds with each other and the faculty;. . .
- Boston College Westover School is unique, for one, because it is an all-girls school. Being one of the few remaining all-girls schools in the surrounding area, Westover strives to instill in students qualities of independence and confidence. . .
- University of New Hampshire Form the moment you walk into the great yellow walls of Westover, you are greeted with smiles. Westover's community is close-knit and comfortable. We not only support each other, but also push our friends, teammates. . .
- Vanderbilt University Westover was one of the best places I have ever been in my life so far. Coming from Hong Kong, I came to Westover without visiting the school at the age of sixteen as a. . .
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges Westover is definitely a school set apart from most boarding schools. The faculty are unlike most a student may encounter. The school has "conferences" where teachers meet one on one with students to give them. . .
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- School Resources Highest endowment/student
| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | Westover School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1909 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 145 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 200 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 20% | 20% |
| % International Students | 20% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 61% | 68% |
| Average SAT Score | 1805 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1580 - 2030 | - |
| Average ACT score | 26 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (No blue jeans) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 24 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 69% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $61 million ($311,224 Endowment Per Student) | $17 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $57,100 | $53,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $41,050 | $28,560 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 60% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 55% |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Cecilia Gallo | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 24 | 17 |
| Courses | Art History, Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government & Politics, Computer Science A, English Language & Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, Latin (Vergil), Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1/Physics 2, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art (2D Design), Studio Art (Drawing), U.S. History, World History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 14 |
| Sports | Ballet, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 31 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Amnesty International Club, Bible Study, Class Community Service Reps, Coagess (Yearbook), Dorcas, Environment Club, French Club, Glee Club, Global Voices (International Student Newspaper), Heads of School, Jewish Association, Latin Club, Meals and Nutritions, Model United Nations, Peer Support, Proctors, Senate, Spanish Club, Student Academic Committee, Student Council, Walsa, Wick (School Newspaper) Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Drama Club, Handbell, Instrumental, Lantern (School Art & Poetry Magazine), Overtones (a capella singing group), Photography Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Outdoor Club, Wests and Overs | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2014 - 2016 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Vermont | 5 | |
| Fordham University | 4 | |
| George Washington University | 4 | |
| Ithaca College | 4 | |
| University of Connecticut | 4 | |
| Boston College | 3 | |
| Cornell Universty | 3 | |
| University of Michigan | 3 | |
| University of Pennsylvania | 3 | |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 3 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- The mission of Westover School is to provide an environment which inspires the intellectual, artist, athlete, and philosopher in each student. Westover challenges young women to think independently, to embrace diversity, and to grow intellectually and spiritually. Westover encourages integrity, responsibility, and commitment to community in every student. Westover is a selective boarding school of about 200 girls, grades 9-12, located in a classic New England town near New York City. We prepare our students to meet the challenges of the world and the world's best colleges.
- School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), National Coalition of Girls Schools (NCGS)
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