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

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Geometry
  • Honors Math
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry

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

Precentage 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:

St. Lawrence University: 13
University of RIchmond: 14
Vanderbuilt University: 7
Middlebury College: 9
Yale University: 6
Harvard University: 6
Boston University: 7
Columbia University: 6
Boston College: 16
Colgate University: 10
Connecticut College: 9
George Washington University: 10
New York University: 7
Trinity College (CT): 17
Boston University: 1
Clarkson: 1
Cornell: 1
Michigan: 1
Bowdin College: 1
Union College: 1
University of California, Berkeley: 1
Boston College: 1
Parsons School of Design: 1
Trinity: 1
Penn State: 1
RPI: 1
Georgia Tech: 1
Connecticut College: 1
Purdue: 1
NYU: 1

Quotes From Alumni

“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

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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

995 Hopmeadow Street PO Box 337

Simsbury, Connecticut United States

860 408 3060

Director of Admissions: Miles Bailey

Admissions Phone: 860 408 3060

Fax: 860 408 3042

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.westminster-school.org

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