Wy'East Mountain Academy
59550 East Highway 26
Sandy, OR 97055
Sandy, OR 97055
Tel: (503)622-8931
- Wy`East Mountain Academy is an exceptional and unique private boarding school for serious snowboarders, freestyle skiers, skateboarders, mountain bikers and lovers of the outdoors. Students train with Olympic caliber coaches, excel in competitions within their sport, travel to world-class destinations and thrive while living on a beautiful 28-acre campus in the Pacific Northwest.
- We accept all levels of student athletes from beginner to advanced. In addition to elite level coaching programs, we provide a challenging and rigorous college preparatory academic environment.
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- Community Size Small student body (number of students)
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Wy'East Mountain | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1989 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 28 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 35 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 10% | 23% |
| % International Students | 10% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 100% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 12:1 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $14,500 (Cost varies depending length of term) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $49,500 | $57,570 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $31,000 |
| Tuition international students | $54,500 | $51,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 20% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Dan Tattersfield | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Ann Scott | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 9 | 16 |
| Sports | Climbing, Freestyle Skiing, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Paddle Tennis, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Surf Team | |
School Notes
- Wy'East Mountain Academy students range from 12 to 19 years old, 7thto 12thgrade, with an option to continue with college courses up to age 19. Our students follow an online curriculum supported by teachers in a physical classroom environment, and adhere to a disciplined training schedule with their coaches for the rest of the day. Most snow sports students train on the mountain in the morning and attend class in the afternoon, while most skateboard and mountain bike students attend class in the morning and train in the afternoon. All students take their laptops and continue their classes while travelling. Wy`East Mountain Academy accepts all levels of student athletes, and we excel at helping students fulfill their potential and reach advanced levels in their sports. We offer Snowboarding, Skiing, Skateboarding and Mountain Biking as our focuses. Within the Skiing and Snowboarding programs we offer "park" and "big mountain" options. All programs travel extensively and attend national and international competitions.
- Wy'East Mountain Academy accreditations: Accreditation International, NCPSA
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Nick Goepper - Two-time Olympic medal winner in Slopestyle Skiing, Three-time Winter X-Game gold medal winner, Board Member of WyEast Mountain Academy
- Alex Beaulieu-Marchand - Bronze medal winner in Slopestyle at Pyeongchang, Korea Winter Olympics X-Games silver medalist 2019 Slopestyle and Big Air
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