Summary: Our school mission and statement of philosophy provide us with a foundation from which we can explore, create, revise and innovate in regards to our academic program. Centered around these "possibilities" are the belief that a Worcester Academy education should prepare students for college and beyond, provide students with opportunities for leadership and service to the community, and equip them with the skills and attributes needed to be successful in the 21st century. Therefore, when we define "curriculum" at Worcester Academy, we include not only the information and ideas or skills and processes we want our students to understand and master, but also the instructional strategies and assessment methods we use. This student-centered approach to teaching and learning is how Worcester Academy strives to put our mission into practice.

Department Director Patricia Peterleitner

Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Average Class Size: 15

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 90

Number of AP Courses Offered: 15

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

English

• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature
• Poetry

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Latin
• Spanish

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Health
• Physics

Math

Computer Studies

• Computer Applications
• Multimedia
• Computer Programming
• Computer Science
• Web Design

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Music Theory
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Ceramics
• Debate
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Journalism
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Publications
• Public Speaking
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Independent Study
• Leadership

Distinctive or New Programs

• New Media Studies

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 35

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities

• Game Room
• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

• All-Weather Track
• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Pool
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

• Amnesty International
• Asian Club
• Classics Club
• Community Service
• Computer Club
• Debate Club
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Environmental Club
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Habitat for Humanity
• International Club
• Investment Club
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Model UN
• National Honor Society
• Newspaper
• Outing Club
• Peer Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Pep Club
• Photography Club
• Sexualities Club
• Snowboarding Club
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Yearbook
• Radio Station

Arts Department Director: Donald Irving

Athletics Department Director: Edward Reilly

Arts

• Acting
• Ceramics
• Debate
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Journalism
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Publications
• Public Speaking
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design

Interscholastic Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Alpine Ski Racing
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Crew
• Cross Country Running
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Wrestling

Recreational Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Alpine Ski Racing
• Dance
• Freestyle Skiing
• Power Lifting
• Snowboarding
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Weight Lifting

Notable Alumni