Westminster School
Simsbury
Connecticut
United States
Overview
Offering a large and diverse program in an intimate, small-school setting, Westminster is a community where people know, understand and care about each other. Students balance a rigorous academic schedule which includes college-preparatory, honors and 23 AP offerings with broad and deep athletic, artistic and extracurricular programs. In addition to the outstanding involvement to which students eagerly commit themselves, family-style meals, student-led assembly and chapel, and numerous opportunities for leadership and teamwork instill a strong sense of character. Virtute et Numine (By Grit and Grace).
Academics
Department Director Willard Sistare
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 56
Number of AP Courses Offered: 23
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
History
- Asian History
- European History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
- Art History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Moral Philosophy
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Physical Science
- Physics
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music Theory
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Textiles
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Modern Dance
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Independent Study
Distinctive or New Programs
- Architecture Program
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 6
Average Students Per Dorm: 0
Number of Girls Dorms: 3
Number of Boys Dorms: 3
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Center; Store; Cafe; Kitchenettes
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Technology Center
Other Facilities
- Lighted Turf Field
- Squash Courts
- Softball Field
Clubs & Organizations
- Asian Club
- Community Service
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Food Council
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Gardening Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Outing Club
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Sexualities Club
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Summary: From the small stage to the big screen, from the school playing field to the professional leagues, Westminster artists and athletes excel beyond the classroom. Westminster alumni consistently go on to create and perform in college, many leading teams and organizations. Alumni are staring in television and movies, playing D1 and professional sports.
Arts Department Director: David Chrzanowski
Athletics Department Director: Timothy Joncas
Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Textiles
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Modern Dance
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Diving
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Bowling
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Running
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Hiking
- Ice Hockey
- Kayaking
- Martial Arts
- Mountain Biking
- Paddle Tennis
- Snowboarding
- Table Tennis
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
Summary: The College Counseling Office is staffed by a team of dedicated and experienced counselors, who are supported by an actively involved faculty. The individualized work of the counselors is enhanced by an impressive office facility, the latest college search processes and technology, and online and print resources every family needs when making college decisions. 96% of recent graduates have been accepted to the “Most Competitive” and “Highly Competitive” schools, 70% to the top category, according to Barron's.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Columbia University: 6
Boston University: 7
Harvard University: 6
Yale University: 6
Middlebury College: 9
Vanderbuilt University: 7
University of RIchmond: 14
St. Lawrence University: 13
Trinity College (CT): 17
New York University: 7
George Washington University: 10
Connecticut College: 9
Colgate University: 10
Boston College: 16
Cornell: 1
Clarkson: 1
Boston University: 1
NYU: 1
Purdue: 1
Connecticut College: 1
Georgia Tech: 1
RPI: 1
Penn State: 1
Trinity: 1
Parsons School of Design: 1
Boston College: 1
University of California, Berkeley: 1
Union College: 1
Bowdin College: 1
Michigan: 1
Quotes From Alumni
“Westminster provided me with a strong foundation: class six days/week, sports all 3 terms, dress code, small classes, high standards and a college prep mentality, you have to be ready to go every day.”
-, Class of 2000,
“There was no chance to deny living up to your potential at Westminster.. I am very thankful that my teachers never let me be anything less than the most I could be..”
-, Class of 1991,
“The life of a Westminster student is demanding. Students attack this workload with grit and grace. Today I often work with the lessons of grit and grace that I learned at Westminster.”
-, Class of 2006, Boston College '10
“There was no chance to deny living up to your potential at Westminster.. I am very thankful that my teachers never let me be anything less than the most I could be..”
-P. Fulkerson, Class of 1991,
“Westminster provided me with a strong foundation: class six days/week, sports all 3 terms, dress code, small classes, high standards and a college prep mentality, you have to be ready to go every day.”
-D. Bradley, Class of 2000,
“The life of a Westminster student is demanding. Students attack this workload with grit and grace. Today I often work with the lessons of grit and grace that I learned at Westminster.”
-B. Smith, Class of 2006, Boston College '10
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 315
Total Day: 94
Total Enrollment: 409
Boys: 206
Girls: 203
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Formal
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: January 15th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $61,100
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $46,185
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 34%
Average Awarded: $41,700
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $102,100,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Miles Bailey
Admissions Phone: 860 408 3060
Fax: 860 408 3042
Email: mbailey@westminster-school.org
Website: https://www.westminster-school.org
Nearby Schools
- The Ethel Walker School - 3mi / 5 km
- The Loomis Chaffee School - 9mi / 14 km
- Suffield Academy - 10mi / 16 km
- Miss Porter’s School - 12mi / 19 km
- Forman School - 22mi / 36 km
- Wilbraham & Monson Academy - 25mi / 40 km
