The Ethel Walker School.

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The Ethel Walker School

Introduction

"The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut takes great pride in its long-standing reputation as one of the finest college preparatory schools in the country for young women. Here we educate 272 girls, day students grades 6-12 and boarding students grades 9-12, in a dynamic, stimulating, and innovative environment deliberately crafted for young women..."

Overview:	The Ethel Walker School	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)	9-12	7-12
Grades Offered (Day)	6-12	7-12
School Type	All-girls	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	Yes	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1911	1900
Campus Size	300 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	270 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	27%	18%
Percent International Students	12%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	48%	70%
Average SAT Score	1661	*National Avg. View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)	1570 - 1920	-
Average ACT score	23	*National Avg. View
Offers Post-Grad Year	No	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	Yes	No
Frequency of Saturday Classes	Less than once a month	Weekly
Classroom Dress Code	Formal	Casual
Average Class Size	12	12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	18	14
ESL Courses Offered	No	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	72%	61%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$14 million	$14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$43,350	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$31,785	$22,720
Tuition international students	$44,150	$38,650
Percent Students on Financial Aid	48%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$22,000	$17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Feb. 1 / rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	60%	-
Acceptance Rate	50%	59%
Director of Admissions	Erin S. Corbett
Associate Director of Admissions	Kristen Mariotti

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Skiing	Basketball
Dance	Equestrian
Field Hockey	Golf
Lacrosse	Soccer
Softball	Squash
Tennis	Volleyball

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Amnesty International	Amnesty International
Asian Club	Big Seven
Choir	Cicerone Society
Community Service	Community Service
Curriculum Committee	Environmental Issues
Ethel Walker Athletic Council (EWAC)	Feminist Issues
Grapes	Homeless Project
International Club	Issues Awareness
Judiciary Committee	Martin Luther King Day Committee
Northfield League	Peer Readers
Pepperpot Staff	Proctors
Riding Club	Selecting Educational Enrichment Events Committee (SEEE)
Senate	Sundial
Suns and Dials	UNITY

School Notes

"The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut takes great pride in its long-standing reputation as one of the finest college preparatory schools in the country for young women. Here we educate 270 girls, day students grades 6-12 and boarding students grades 9-12, in a dynamic, stimulating, and innovative environment deliberately crafted for young women. We celebrate the diversity and vitality that comes from being a multicultural community with students from 20 states and 15 different countries. We challenge our students to find and to give expression to their unique voices; and we rejoice in the growth and transformation that exemplify the Walker&apos&aposs experience." - from school website
School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, CAIS
Profile last updated: 10/30/2009

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