Westminster School

Westminster School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
995 Hopmeadow St,  Simsbury, CT
4.2
4.2
431 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$53,755
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
85
Part Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
23
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
81.8%
Black
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
Hispanic
4.1%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#10 Best Boarding HS in Connecticut
#14 Best Private HS in Connecticut
#15 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Connecticut
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston University 47 Students
Boston College 41 Students
Brown University 39 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 33 Students
University of Virginia 33 Students
Wake Forest University 33 Students
New York University 30 Students
University of Southern California 30 Students
University of Pennsylvania 30 Students
University of Richmond 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 57 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Economics 37 Students
Finance 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Biology 20 Students
English 17 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Communications 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 72 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/29/2024
Great school but new head of school for the past two years so changes are being made. Zero tolerance for wrong behavior.
5.0 Junior
7/26/2023
Westminster is an amazing place with supportive teachers who will do anything to see you succeed. There is an incredible community that immediately welcomes you the second you step onto campus.
5.0 Alum
1/17/2023
It's a chill place that allows you to do whatever you want. They boarding buildings are nice but sometimes a bit small.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/29/2017
I am a parent with a child entering their second year at Westminster. It is a very serious school academically, and the teachers are really the stars here. They get to know each student closely and encourage them to succeed. The students themselves take their work very seriously as well, and those w...
5.0 other
6/16/2016
Westminster School has four core values that the entire campus not only adheres to but also fosters...community, character, balance, and involvement. These are the pillars for all parts of life on campus. The faculty care about the students so deeply and it translates to a passionate community that...
5.0 parent
6/6/2016
Westminster is academically challenging. Faculty is engaged and Simsbury is a great location. Athletics are secondary, which is what you want from a boarding school. Zero tolerance, as a parent and I child attending, its a great place to be
5.0 parent
4/20/2015
This school has everything a parent/child could want in a boarding school.My son is currently a freshman and loves it. The academics are very challenging.The curriculum,expansive.Dorms are comfortable.Campus is gorgeous and sports are mandatory.It is a highly scheduled enviornment in which my son is...

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