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Wisconsin Academy is a secondary coeducational boarding school formerly known as Bethel Academy and was founded in 1899 by the Wisconsin Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. It operated at Arpin, Wisconsin, until the spring of 1949. Beginning September 4, 1949, the school opened its doors near Columbus, Wisconsin, under the name of Wisconsin Academy. Wisconsin Academy maintains high standards—not to discourage, but to challenge all students and help them reach worthy goals: mentally, physically, and spiritually. Students will be expected to try sincerely to honor Christ in all they do. Also, they are to respect and uphold the principles and policies of the school. Potent…
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Winsor is an independent day school for academically promising and motivated girls in grades 5-12. Winsor enrolls approximately 450 students from diverse cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. They hail from more than 50 different communities in and around the city of Boston. Winsor fosters an active lifestyle and a positive body image through a dynamic physical education curriculum and 14 interscholastic teams at the varsity, junior varsity, and middle school levels. "Wildcat" Athletics is an integral part of the Winsor experience. Every season our student-athletes gain lifelong lessons in the value of competition, perseverance, and the true meaning of teamwork.…
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Windward School is dedicated to producing well-balanced, creative individuals prepared to take on the ever-changing challenges of our world. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic and academically rigorous environment while growing within a nurturing community with the guidance of passionate faculty and supportive classmates. At the forefront of educational models and practices, Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century. Fundamental to the Windward School philosophy is the belief that secondary education must engage more than the mind alone. Win…
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Windermere Preparatory School is located on a beautiful 48-acre campus in Southwest Orange County. Windermere Preparatory School's academic approach is built on complex problem solving and critical thinking emphasizes intellectual, personal, emotional, and social growth, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. While academic achievement is Windermere Preparatory School's highest priority, it is complemented and enriched by many resources and extracurricular activities, such as fine and performing arts, athletics, clubs, and community service. Through personalized learning and cutting-edge curriculum, committed teachers provide inst…
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Winchester Thurston School is a coeducational independent day school in Pittsburgh, PA, with a pre-K – grade 12 campus in Shadyside and a pre-K – grade 5 campus in Allison Park, PA. At WT, we define success not only by our academic standards but also by our commitment to developing individuals of strong character who embrace our founder's command to "Think Also of the Comfort and the Rights of Others." We lead the way in educational innovation, rigorous academics, scholarly standards, and a learning environment that better prepares students for the challenges of a rapidly changing, complex world - and admission to the most selective colleges in the nation. Our learni…
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Wilmington Friends School is a community. We offer an unsurpassed academic program, and just as important, Friends is a great place to grow up. What often brings families to Quaker education (95% of the families who choose Friends are not Quaker) is the appeal of an academic program with depth—one that asks students to question, to collaborate, to be creative, to take risks—within a caring community that balances focus on the individual with responsibility to the common good. Our teachers (including coaches) know our student's teachers provide individual attention and are deeply invested in students' growth and success. Because they are known as individuals, students…
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Our school and unique community exist to help your daughter grow into a smart, self-assured leader prepared to gain admission to an exceptional college and make a difference in the world! While here, students form life-long friendships. They remain in contact many years after graduation because the bonds they form with each other remain strong. Once in college, our students find themselves well prepared for the challenges that lie ahead, all the while leaning on their Willows friends to celebrate triumphs and work through disappointments. The faculty and staff at Willows concern themselves with the development and wellbeing of each student. Wise and compassionate lad…
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Founded in 1689, Penn Charter is the oldest Quaker school in the world. Penn Charter is the fifth-oldest school in America and the oldest Quaker school in the world. Our core principles—mutual respect, equality, community—are endlessly renewable and fearlessly modern. Penn Charter is a pre-K to 12 coed Friends school. Initially located in Old City, the school moved to Philadelphia's East Falls neighborhood in the 1920s and now enjoys all the benefits of a green, 47-acre campus. We are close to nearly everything but not in the middle of it. We have lawns and playing fields, separate buildings for Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, and state-of-the-art facilities for acade…
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At Wildwood School, we believe success in today's world is no longer defined by how many facts and figures one can hold in his or her head. Instead, children must learn how to learn—to adapt, collaborate, and gain perspective in an increasingly interconnected world. Wildwood students begin to develop these skills in kindergarten and continue through 12th grade. With an approach that integrates academic fortitude with real-life challenges, self-reflection, and diversity of thought, Wildwood School inspires students to reinvent the world they live in. Wildwood School cultivates reflective scholars, bold innovators, and compassionate leaders equipped with the skills, et…
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Wilbraham & Monson Academy is for students who are looking for a transformational education within a nurturing and supportive community. WMA is a global experience with students from 33 countries, a unique travel program, countless afternoon and athletic program offerings, and our distinctive Center for Entrepreneurial & Global Studies. CEGS courses serve as the History and Social Science department while also housing the Mark R. Shenkman Trading Center – the pinnacle facility for economics, finance and entrepreneurship classes. Wilbraham & Monson Academy is a transformational experience where students become challenge-seeking citizens and leaders of an evol…
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Welcome to Wichita Collegiate School. More than five decades ago, several courageous families, dissatisfied with their children's education, banded together and started Wichita Collegiate School. Their dream for a better school lives on today. The mission of Wichita Collegiate School is to educate today's students to be tomorrow's leaders through a diverse and caring community with passionate teachers and an inspiring curriculum. Collegiate's founding emphasis was on academic excellence in a college preparatory program. It provided individual attention to and recognition of each student in a low student-teacher ratio environment. It underscored the importance of the dev…
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Our hopes are high, and by them we are bound together. We are creating an extraordinary and unique school. Whittle School & Studios is the first truly global and modern institution serving children from ages 3 to 18. We not only want to improve our students’ lives, but we also hope to contribute to the cause of education on every continent. We measure our success not through the narrowness of exclusivity but through the breadth of our impact. Pioneers in education who have come before us have taught us that a modern school knows that the way students learn will outlast what they learn. We understand that the social and emotional development of every child is diff…
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Whitfield School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school for grades 6–12, located on a 26–acre campus in suburban St. Louis. Whitfield cultivates ethical, confident, and successful students in a community of innovation, collaboration, and trust. A rigorous curriculum provides a vital liberal arts education, and electives allow students to pursue interests in science, language, humanities, and art. The school's demanding academic program, which includes eight advanced placement courses, coupled with the support of a dedicated, world-class faculty, prepares graduates for both the college experience and life beyond. With an average class size of 1…
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Whitestone Academy will inspire personal growth and social responsibility and develop a global perspective on cultural, political, and environmental issues, preparing students with the knowledge to pursue further study at colleges and universities. We are committed to an educational mission that enables our students to learn daily in a nurturing and disciplined environment. As we strive towards excellence, students will develop spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically while challenging them to develop all of their given talents and use them in service to their community and others. Graduates of the Whitestone Academy understand the value of li…
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Whitefield Academy, a Christ-centered college preparatory school, exists to bolster Christian families in rearing young people who go on to college and life with a passion for learning, for others ahead of self, and for the living and active Jesus. Whitefield Academy strengthens the intellect, so students gain more than basic knowledge - they gain understanding and wisdom. Students learn to think and reason well, read closely, write persuasively, and solve challenging and complex problems. Strong intellect and authentic Christ-centered character go hand-in-hand. Whitefield cultivates Christ-centered character by bolstering a vibrant community of like-minded families …
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Wheaton Academy was founded in 1853 and is one of the oldest and most respected private Christian high schools in America. Wheaton Academy is characterized by high academic standards, Christian growth, a mature student culture, leadership opportunities, a focus on service, a beautiful 50-acre college-style campus, and consistently positive parent and student feedback. Offering a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, an innovative January term, and comprehensive co-curricular programs. Students come from over 50 different denominations and nine different countries, offering diverse perspectives and insights that enrich student learning and Christian growth. St…
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Westtown School, a Quaker Pre-K -12th grade co-ed, private, college preparatory day and boarding school, offers a challenging and diverse curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, service and social action. Since 1799, we have been committed to character education and innovation. We inspire and prepare our graduates to become stewards and leaders of a better world. The first time you step onto the Westtown campus, you'll feel it immediately. People use different words to describe it. The feeling is real, and it comes from our 600 acre campus, our commitment to educational excellence and innovation, and our 217-year Quaker heritage that celebrates f…
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We are an independent, forward-thinking girls' school committed to educating intellectually adventurous thinkers and courageous, compassionate leaders. We strive to prepare young women to live lives of meaning, contribution, and impact. We are a vibrant and diverse community grounded in the commitment to goodness in all aspects of life and learning. At Westridge, girls gain the confidence and courage to stand up and speak for the ideals of responsibility and integrity as they take their places in an ever-changing world. Our esteemed faculty members serve as guides to students embarking on the journey to find their chosen paths. Our teachers are mentors, facilitators, an…
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Westover is an independent boarding and day high school that challenges smart, motivated girls to become confident, connected women. Here, a wide range of opportunities is offered that will provoke thought, spur discussion, and help build skills and expertise. Innovative programs such as WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), IIG (Invest in Girls), and our Independent Senior Projects will allow students to pursue specific interests while preparing for college (and beyond). Our visual and performing arts programs offer students the opportunity to study and share their work. And our enduring commitment to social justice and community engagement comes to life through the…
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The Westminster School is a K-12 classical Christian school and is a ministry of Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church (PCA). Founded in 1999 as Oak Mountain Classical School, the school has grown to an enrollment of more than 500 students. The first graduating class matriculated in 2006. Westminster's leadership is committed to a thoroughly Christian approach that includes shepherding the heart, training the mind, and nurturing the soul. Whether it be through the curriculum, on the playground, or in day-to-day relationships, we want the gospel of Christ to be preeminent in our community. Westminster is equally committed to academic quality. We like to say it like th…
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Westminster School, in Simsbury, Connecticut, 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 boys and girls in grades 9-12 and postgraduate for academic success and the rigors of college while cultivating in them a love of learning that becomes a lifelong habit. Westminster School is a diverse, close-knit community of 95 faculty and 390 students (70% boarding, 30% day students) from across the country and worldwide. Nearly one-third of the students receive financial aid from the $5.1 million …
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We believe that God is the creator and sustainer of all things and that Jesus Christ is the only redeemer of our fallen world. As a covenantal school, we are committed in partnership with home and Church to a quality education based on these truths. Our curriculum provides an academically diverse student body with knowledge in the traditional liberal arts and the skills and wisdom needed to apply that knowledge. Teachers are committed to designing and employing creative teaching strategies to meet this goal and encourage the development and application of Christian character in our students. At Westminster, the highest quality academics are dynamically integrated with bib…
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Founded in 1826, WRA is one of the country's top-ranked independent boarding and day schools, offering a dynamic and distinctive college preparatory curriculum on one of America's most beautiful campuses. Our setting in idyllic Hudson, Ohio, and our enduring values of excellence, compassion, and integrity provide the backdrop for a spectacular place to learn, with a pioneering mindset proper to our school identity. We are transforming high school education because we are so much more than a high school. We are an independent school, a boarding school, a coed school, a melting pot, a family. We are all unique, but as individuals, we have created a community. Our student …
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West Nottingham Academy is a diverse, student-centered boarding and day school for young men and women in the 9th through 12th grades and post-graduate. Since its founding in 1744, the Academy has prepared students for college and life challenges through a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and a commitment to the intellectual, spiritual, and social growth of each student. Established in 1744, West Nottingham Academy is the oldest boarding school in the United States. We are a 9-12 grade co-educational boarding and day school located in Northeastern Maryland, an hour's drive from Philadelphia or Baltimore, 90 minutes from Washington DC, and just over two…
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Wesleyan School is a Christ-centered, academically stimulating K-12 college preparatory school located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. We are fiercely and passionately committed to being a community that honors and glorifies Jesus Christ. This is the primary purpose of our existence and the core of our mission. Whether during a school play, a science lab, a mission trip, or a baseball game, we want to be intentional in our desire to be an authentic, Christ-centered environment. Faith and intellect enhance one another when students are appropriately challenged by enthusiastic teachers passionate about their faith, their subject, and the students in their care. This philos…
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