Westminster School

Westminster School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
995 Hopmeadow St,  Simsbury, CT
4.2
4.2
424 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
$56,680
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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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
31
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%

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 48 Students
Boston College 45 Students
Brown University 38 Students
University of Virginia 33 Students
Wake Forest University 33 Students
New York University 30 Students
University of Southern California 30 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 30 Students
University of Pennsylvania 29 Students
Northeastern University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 60 Students
Economics 37 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Finance 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Biology 18 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
English 16 Students
Communications 15 Students
Mathematics 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 74 Reviews
3.0 Freshman
7/1/2024
I think that while there is a small and close-knit community that the school advertises, there is a lack of diversity and culture in the school's social setting.
5.0
3/19/2024
just got into the school and so far the whole process has been very nice and they seem like they genuinely want me at the school.
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.
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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Westminster School is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 995 Hopmeadow St in Simsbury, in the Simsbury neighborhood. Annual tuition is $56,680. The school has a total enrollment of 424 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Westminster School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $576,349. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ethel Walker School, The Master's School, Simsbury High School, and more. Learn more about what Simsbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westminster School.

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