Westover School
- Westover is an independent boarding and day high school that challenges smart, motivated girls to become confident, connected women.
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- 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. . .
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- School Resources Highest endowment/student
| Definition of Terms | 2019 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 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1909 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 145 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 189 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 20% | 23% |
| % International Students | 24% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 70% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1290 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *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 | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 24 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 69% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $61 million ($311,224 Endowment Per Student) | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $63,800 | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $46,000 | $31,250 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 60% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | David Tuttle | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Dawn Curtis | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 24 | 18 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Sports | Ballet, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 29 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Activities Council, Amnesty International Club, Class Community Service Reps, Coagess (Yearbook), Environment Club, French Club, Glee Club, Global Voices (International Student Newspaper), Heads of School, International Student Alliance, Intramural Games, Issues and Viewpoints- political and social review journal, Merrie Melodies, Peer Support, Proctors, Senate, Spanish Club, Student Academic Committee, Student Council, Walsa, Wick (School Newspaper) Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Drama Club, Emma Green, Hallmark (yearbook), Handbell, HIFA (Halls is for Animals) Recreational Athletic Programs: Movement and Dance, 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
- At Westover, we help talented and motivated girls grow into confident and connected women.Women who find lives of purpose and meaning, who understand they can make a difference and who understand the power of relationships.We are not just educating girls in the traditional sense; we are empowering them to be themselves, to make their own choices, and to appreciate diversity.
- Westover 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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