Cogitare Agere Esse
CO L L EG E P L A CE M E N T : Westover students from the last three graduating classes have attended, among other institutions: Barnard College Johns Hopkins University Syracuse University Bates College Lehigh University Texas Christian University Bentley University Loyola Univ., MD Tufts University Boston College Middlebury College Tulane University Brown University Mount Holyoke College Univ. of Connecticut Bucknell University New College of Florida Univ. of Notre Dame Case Western Reserve New York University Univ. of Pennsylvania College of the Holy Cross Northeastern University Univ. of Richmond Columbia University Occidental College Univ. of St. Andrews Dartmouth College Providence College Univ. of Texas, Austin Dickinson College Rhodes College Univ. of Vermont Emerson College Rice University Univ. of Virginia Emory University Smith College Villanova University George Washington Univ. St. Lawrence University Waseda University Hobart & William Stanford University Washington Univ., St. Louis Smith Colleges Swarthmore College Wheaton College
to think, to do, to be
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
STRENGTHS
every student.
• Of the 1.5 million students who take the SAT annually, only 16,000 (or 1%) qualify as National Merit Scholars. Virtually every year, Westover has a qualifying studenttwice the national average.
Westover is a selective boarding school of 203 girls,
• In 2012, the national average SAT I score was 1498 and the Connecticut average SAT I score was 1528. The 2012 Westover average SAT I score was 1780.
WESTOVER SCHOOL
• In 2013, the national average ACT score was 20.9; and the Connecticut average ACT score was 24.0. The 2013 Westover average ACT score was 25.1.
Located on 145 acres in western Connecticut — 90 miles northeast of New York City and 130 miles southwest of Boston.
grades 9 -12, located in a classic New England town near New York City. We prepare our students
1237 Whittemore Road P. O. Box 847 Middlebury, CT 06762-0847 tel: 203.758.2423
to meet the challenges of the world and the world’s
Facts & Figures 2013-2014
best colleges.
W ESTOV E R SCH O O L . O R G
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We are large enough to offer a deep and broad academic program, while small enough to be certain every girl’s voice is heard.
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Excellent college placement.
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Substantial opportunities for leadership, independence, and growth, both personal and communal.
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Unique Exchange and Signature programs have a profound impact on both our community and our world. Through our incredible diversity, Westover can offer students cultural opportunities found nowhere else.
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We are a supportive and cohesive community, built on the principle of the School being intentionally small.
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Students embrace challenges; they are serious about their education and their future.
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Students have comfortable and close working relationships with adults.
ST U D E N TS ’ P L A CES O F O R I G I N U N I T E D STAT ES
California Colorado Connecticut Florida Hawaii Idaho Maine Maryland Massachusetts
W E S T OV E R ’ S S I G N AT U R E P R O G R A M S I N T E R N AT I O N A L
Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas Vermont Virginia
Afghanistan Australia Bahamas China England France Ghana Japan Jordan Mexico
Peru Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Somalia South Africa South Korea Spain Tunisia Vietnam
A DVA N CE D P L A CE M E N T P E R F O R M A N CE In 2013, 79 Westover students in grades 10, 11, and 12 took 144 AP exams; 88% of the tests had scores of 3 or better (in 2013, 59% of all students taking AP tests in the US had scores of 3 or better). On average, the members of the Class of 2013 took 2.5 AP exams during their years at Westover. A P CO U R SES O F F E R E D
ST U D E N T B O DY 203 students (118 boarding, 78 day students, 7 exchange) From 17 states and 20 countries International 16% (19% including exchange students) Minority 20% Number of Faculty (full-time & part-time) 52 Student–Teacher Ratio 7 to 1
Art History Biology Calculus AB/BC Chemistry Chinese Language & Culture Computer Science A
TUITION
English Language & Composition English Literature Environmental Science European History French Language Latin (Vergil)
Macroeconomics Music Theory Physics B Psychology Spanish Language Statistics Studio Art (Drawing)
Boarding $49,100
Studio Art (2D Design) U.S. Government & Politics U.S. History World History
Day $35,300
Two-thirds of the actual cost of educating a student come from tuition; the remainder comes from endowment earnings and gifts in support of the Annual Fund.
FINANCIAL AID Approximately 50% of students receive financial aid; grant amounts vary according to the demonstrated need of each family.
V I S U A L A N D P E R F O R M I N G A RT S
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) – Program in New York City for talented musicians and vocalists at one of the country’s leading music schools. W.I.S.E. (Women in Science and Engineering) – Collaborative program with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for students interested in engineering or science. Westover Poets Program – Students develop skills in the craft of poetry through English electives, special writing workshops, and individual work with visiting poets who have included Billy Collins, Katha Pollitt, and Eamon Grennan. Global Exchange Programs - Unique two or three month academic exchange programs in Australia, South Africa, England, and Jordan, six -week language immersion exchanges in France and Spain, and a two-week volunteer program in Rwanda. Online School for Girls (OSG) – As a founding member of a national consortium of allgirls schools, Westover offers online courses for students taught by consortium faculty. Invest in Girls (IIG) – A three-year pilot program offering students financial education workshops and one-on-one mentoring with financial professionals. Sonja Osborn Museum Studies Internship (SOMSI) – With Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, CT, this program provides students with an interest in art history practical experience working with curators and museum educators culminating in a final project.
FINANCIAL DATA
Annual Fund for 2012– 2013
The School provides opportunities for creative exploration in ceramics, dance, drawing, music, painting, photography, sculpture, and theater. Student art work and performances frequently win regional, state, and national awards.
AT H L E T I CS : The School offers a variety of group and individual fitness activities. Interscholastic Teams Basketball Cross-Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Squash Swimming Tennis Volleyball
Non-traditional Teams Dance Ensemble & Dance Team: ballet, tap,jazz, modern, world,Broadway The Outdoor Program: camping, canoeing, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, spelunking, trail works
Other Athletics Aerobics Dance Fitness & Strength Training Physioball Rock Climbing Snowboarding & Skiing Yoga Zumba Physical Drama: stage combat, fencing, dance
AC T I V I T I ES : A range of clubs, extracurricular activities, and co-ed events, including: Amnesty International Coagess yearbook Community Service Environmental Action Gospel Choir Handbell Ensembles
$1,505,401
Lantern art & literary magazine Twelve musical groups Peer Support Relay For Life WALSA (Westover’s AfricanAmerican & Latina Student Association)
Weekend activities with our brother schools (Avon, Trinity Pawling, Salisbury, & South Kent) The Wick school newspaper Women’s Rights Club
Annual Fund gifts from Alumnae
$1,061,383
Operating budget for 2013–2014
$10.4 million
Alumnae giving to Annual Fund 36%
Total gift support including Annual Fund
$5,242,076
Endowment market value as of 6/30/13
$54 million
Total gifts from Alumnae
Total Gifts for Endowment and Other Purposes
$3,736,675
Endowment per student
$275,510*
* Does not include exchange students
$4,593,822
$40M Campaign Progress as of June 30, 2013
$45M