Summary: This is a place where you'll learn how to be curious--and that being curious is cool. We like it when you ask questions, and our academics here are designed to allow you to develop the foundations you'll need to be successful in both the college admissions process and once you get to the school of your dreams. How do we do it? Small classes--usually under 10 students--so you're guaranteed to have teachers who really know you (and write great recommendation letters when the time comes). Cool electives--fun classes that you'll really want to take that let you take your curiosity and follow it through with hands-on projects and opportunities. And our Capstone program--this is not a book report, but a guided program starting your freshman year to explore topics you care about and delve deeper. By the time you submit your senior capstone, you'll have worked closely with our faculty to research and explore topics that interest you every year. Our Curriculum: Students complete a minimum of 19 credits in the following areas to receive a diploma. English – 4 credits (English 1, 2, 3, 4) Mathematics – 3 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) Science – 3 credits (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Social Studies/History – 3 credits (US History, a non-US history course, 1 additional credit) Modern and Classical Language – 3 credits Fine Arts – 1 credit in a combination of Fine Arts courses Athletics/AAP – 4 years of participation Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 academic classes each semester. Students enroll in Fine Arts classes in addition to the minimum requirement. All students participate in athletics/AAP each season during the school year.

Department Director Craig Hill

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 23

Number of AP Courses Offered: 22

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

English

• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature

History

• European History
• Honors
• Medieval History
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Psychology

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Physics

Math

Computer Studies

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

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Electronic Music
• Individual Instructions
• Music History
• Music Theory
• Orchestra
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Special Programs

• Study Abroad
• Community Service
• Independent Study

Distinctive or New Programs

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Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 33

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

• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Climbing Wall
• Indoor Pool
• Pool
• Racquetball Court
• Sand Volleyball Court
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

• Field House

Clubs & Organizations

• Amnesty International
• Animal Rights Club
• Astronomy Club
• Chess Club
• Classics Club
• Community Service
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• Food Council
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Honor Council
• International Club
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Model UN
• National Honor Society
• Peer Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Photography Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Weightlifting Club
• Woodworking Club
• Yearbook
• Yoga Club

Summary: Want competition? Wayland is a proud member of the Midwest Classic Conference, of which most members draw students from greater Milwaukee and other larger cities of SE Wisconsin. The schools may be considered "smaller", but the competition isn't! Plus, Wayland strives for state-wide post-season tournaments sponsored by the WIAA. WA musicians compete in Wisconsin's annual Solo & Ensemble program.

Arts Department Director: Justin Behm

Athletics Department Director: Phil Tallman

Notable Achievements: 2015 State Champion Triple Jump 2015: State Qualifiers in Boys and Girls Tennis

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country Running
• Football
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Power Lifting
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Weight Lifting
• Wrestling

Recreational Sports

• Aerobics
• Basketball
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Dance
• Field Hockey
• Gymnastics
• Hiking
• Kickball
• Power Lifting
• Rafting
• Rock Climbing
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Weight Lifting
• Ice Skating

Summary: Wayland students benefit from a tailored college counseling program with two college counselors serving our students through a college advising curriculum. With over 200 colleges and universities visiting each year--not to mention all the great schools in driving distance--you'll head in to your college search informed about all the great options out there. Wayland students go on to study at some of the best universities in the US and abroad--with recent alums at every US News Top 10 school--but most of all, they go on to college excited and confident in what comes next.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Notable Alumni

Quotes From Alumni

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 20%

Average Merit Scholarship: 15,000

Current Endowment Amount: $17,181,865