Cogitare Agere Esse
C o l l eg e P l ace m e n t Westover students from the last three graduating classes have attended, among other institutions: American University Bentley University Boston College Boston University Brown University Carnegie Mellon Univ. College of the Holy Cross College of William & Mary Cornell University Dickinson College Emory University Franklin & Marshall College George Washington Univ. Georgetown University
Hobart & William Smith Colleges Johns Hopkins Lehigh Loyola Univ., MD McGill University Middlebury College Mount Holyoke College New York University Northeastern Univ. Occidental College Pennsylvania State Univ. Providence College Rhodes College
Rice University Smith College St. Lawrence University Stanford University Swarthmore College Syracuse University Univ. of Pennsylvania Univ. of Richmond Univ. of St. Andrews Univ. of Virginia Villanova University Wellesley College Yale University
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
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and
spiritually.
Westover
encourages
integrity,
responsibility, and commitment to community in AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (everyone participates)
every student.
8:1
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
Westover is a selective boarding school of 205 girls,
6
HOURS PER WEEK SPENT CONFERENCING
95%
(everyone knows each other, and learning happens in and outside of class)
(one-on-one with a faculty member engaging academically and personally)
of Westover students scored a 3 or higher on the AP Computer Science test 1/5 of female students in Connecticut who scored a 5 on this test were Westover students
grades 9 -12, located in a classic New England town near New York City. We prepare our students
Westover School
to meet the challenges of the world and the world’s
1237 Whittemore Road P. O. Box 847 Middlebury, CT 06762-0847 tel: 203.758.2423
best colleges.
Located on 145 acres in western Connecticut — 90 miles northeast of New York City and 130 miles southwest of Boston.
Facts & Figures
2014-2015
w estov e r sch o o l . o r g
Why Westover?
S t u d e n ts ’ P l aces u n i t e d stat es
We are large enough to offer a DEEP & BROAD ACADEMIC PROGRAM, while small enough to be certain EVERY GIRL’S VOICE IS HEARD.
WE ARE A SUPPORTIVE AND COHESIVE COMMUNITY, BUILT ON THE PRINCIPLE OF THE SCHOOL BEING INTENTIONALLY SMALL. Westover’s schedule provides significant time for students to work closely with
EXPERIENCED & OUTSTANDING FACULTY. EXCELLENT COLLEGE PLACEMENT. 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. Our recently crafted and EXCITING STRATEGIC PLAN will keep
WESTOVER AT THE FOREFRONT OF WOMEN’S EDUCATION.
California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Idaho Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Vermont Virginia
Substantial opportunities for LEADERSHIP, INDEPENDENCE, & GROWTH, both personal and communal.
Student Body
205 students
International
126 boarding
Minority 74 day students
5 exchange
20%
(including exchange students)
20%
Number of Faculty (full- & part-time)
48
of
Origin
i n t e r n at i o n a l
Australia China Ecuador England Germany Hong Kong Japan Jordan Malaysia Mexico Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Somalia South Africa South Korea Spain Vietnam
A dva n ce d P l ace m e n t P e r f o r m a n ce
88%
of Westover students score a 3 or higher on their AP tests
59% above the national average AP
co u r ses o f f e r e d
Art History Biology Calculus AB/BC Chemistry Chinese Language & Culture Comparative Government & Politics Computer Science A English Language & Composition English Literature Environmental Science European History
French Language Latin Macroeconomics Microeconomics Music Theory Physics 1 Psychology Spanish Language Statistics Studio Art (Drawing) Studio Art (2D Design) U.S. Government & Politics U.S. History World History
W estov e r ’ s S i g n at u r e P r o g r a ms Global Exchange Programs Unique academic exchange programs in Australia, South Africa, England, and Jordan, language immersion exchanges in France and Spain, a cultural exchange in China, and a two-week volunteer program in Rwanda.
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.
Manhattan School of Music (MSM)
Invest in Girls (IIG)
Program in New York City for talented musicians and vocalists at one of the country’s leading music schools.
A three-year program offering students financial education workshops and one-onone mentoring with financial professionals.
Online School for Girls (OSG)
W.I.S.E. (Women in Science and Engineering)
As a founding member of a national consortium of all-girls schools, Westover offers online courses for students taught by consortium faculty.
Collaborative program with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for students interested in engineering or science.
50%
More than of Westover students participate in a Signature Program
Tuition
Financial Aid
F inancial D ata
Two thirds of the actual cost of educating a student come from tuition; the remainder from endowment earnings and gifts in support of the Annual Fund.
Grant amounts vary according to the demonstrated need of each family.
Operating budget for 2013–2014
$10.3 million
V i s ua l & P e r f o r m i n g A rts
A t h l e t i cs
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.
Interscholastic Teams Basketball Cross-Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Squash Swimming Tennis Volleyball
A c t i v i t i es — A S a m p l i n g Amnesty International Coagess yearbook Community Service Environmental Action Gospel Choir Handbell Ensembles 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 for 2013-2014
Endowment market value as of 6/30/14 $61.6 million
Faculty Participation in the Annual Fund
Endowment per student
Alumnae Giving to the Annual Fund
* Does not include exchange students
$238,000*
Total Gifts from Alumnae Annual Fund Gifts from Alumnae
$1,584,827 100%
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
Total Gift Support Including Annual Fund
$5,999,988
Total Gifts for Endowment & Other Purposes $4,415,160
41% $5,075,133 $1,147,556
$43M Campaign Progress as of June 30, 2014
$45M