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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- Category Attribute
- School Resources Highest endowment/student
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Westover School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| 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 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 145 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 188 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 23% | 25% |
| % International Students | 27% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 70% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1290 | * 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 | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 24 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $66 million ($311,224 Endowment Per Student) | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $67,670 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $48,560 | $33,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 60% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Katherine brink Katie Leone | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Becca Gracey | |
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 | 12 | 16 |
| Sports | Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 22 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Activities Council, Amnesty International Club, Class Community Service Reps, Coagess (Yearbook), Environment Club, French Club, Glee Club, Heads of School, International Student Alliance, Intramural Games, Issues and Viewpoints- political and social review journal, Peer Support, Proctors, Spanish Club, Student Academic Committee, Student Council, Walsa Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Drama Club, Handbell 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 | |
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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