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Ranking Basis

Data Scale: FindingSchool leverages an extensive data set that exceeds that of similar rankings, ensuring accurate and relevant evaluations through well-defined weight distributions and scoring mechanisms.

Weight Distribution: We gathered feedback from thousands of families and consulted over 50 industry experts to create ranking weights tailored to the needs of Asian students.

Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.

Evaluation Mechanism

The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
A
Matriculation A-
Academics A+
Extracurriculars A-
Community A
Reviews A-
Girls-Centered Education Strong athletic program Global Exchange Program Four-Year University Advising Program Top US Boarding School 2 Visual & Performing Arts
Westover is a selective boarding school of about 150 girls, grades 9-12, located in a classic New England town near New York City. We prepare our students to meet the challenges of the world and the world's best colleges. We are a vibrant community rich with human interconnectedness, a remarkable faculty committed to amplifying student voice and intellect, and a visible sisterhood rooted in a deep belief in the limitless potential of Westover students.


WESTOVER INSTITUTE
An Expanding Vision for Westover’s Signature Programs

The Westover Institute is a new program that will serve as an incubator for the school’s signature programs, allowing students to apply their learning to explore big questions facing their generation. This program will provide a platform for teachers from inside and outside Westover to lead short courses on topics that range from entrepreneurship and finance to global issues, environmental sustainability, integrity and justice, resiliency, DEIB, leadership, women in science, and more.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$74000
Enrollment
150
International Students
33%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
69%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$65 millions
AP
28
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
33
Class Size
11
Boarding %
67

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#6 Stanford University 1 +
#17 Rice University 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#21 Emory University 1 +
#27 University of Southern California 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 Brandeis University 1 +
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#49 Villanova University 1 +
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#62 Rutgers University 1 +
#63 George Washington University 1 +
#63 University of Connecticut 1 +
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 +
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1 +
#79 American University 1 +
LAC #17 Smith College 1 +
#103 Clark University 1 +
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#111 Drew University 1 +
#122 Chapman University 1 +
LAC #25 Bates College 1 +
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1 +
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1 +
LAC #45 Union College 1 +
#234 Suffolk University 1 +
#234 University of Hartford 1 +
LAC #50 Connecticut College 1 +
#317 Morgan State University 1 +
American University of Paris 1 +
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1 +
College of Charleston 1 +
Concordia University 1 +
Ithaca College 1 +
Marist College 1 +
Parsons The New School for Design 1 +
Wheaton College-Norton-MA 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2018-2022 2018-2021 2018-2020 2019 Total
All schools 23 44 54 33 20
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1
#5 Yale University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#7 Duke University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#9 Brown University 1 + 1
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 1 1 4
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#17 Rice University 1 + 1
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 1 2
#22 Georgetown University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#24 Emory University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 + 1 3
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 + 1 3
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#28 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 + 1 3
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1 + 2
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1 + 2
#35 New York University 1 + 1 + 3 5
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 + 1 3
#40 Rutgers University 1 + 1
#40 Tufts University 1 + 1 + 1 1 4
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 + 2 2 6
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1 + 2
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1 + 2
#49 Purdue University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 3 3 7
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 5 9
#60 Santa Clara University 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#60 Brandeis University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 1 5
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 5
#67 Villanova University 1 + 1
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 1 3
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1
#89 University of South Florida 1 + 1
#89 Temple University 1 + 1
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 + 1 + 2
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 + 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#105 American University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#115 University of Arizona 1 + 1 + 1 3
#115 University of San Francisco 1 + 1 + 1 3
#115 Howard University 1 + 1 + 2
#115 University of New Hampshire 1 + 1 + 2
#124 Fairfield University 1 + 1 + 2
#133 Chapman University 1 + 1 + 2
#133 University of Vermont 1 + 1 + 2
#137 University of Alabama 1 + 1 + 2
#142 Clark University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#163 St. John's University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#201 The New School College of Performing Arts 1 + 1
#209 Sacred Heart University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#216 Springfield College 1 + 1 + 2 4
#249 Suffolk University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#304 University of Hartford 1 + 1
#304 Florida Gulf Coast University 1 + 1 2
#332 Morgan State University 1 + 1
#345 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1 + 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2018-2022 2018-2021 2018-2020 2019 Total
All schools 10 20 27 7 7
#1 Williams College 1 + 1 + 1 3
#11 United States Military Academy 1 + 1 + 1 3
#11 Middlebury College 1 + 1
#11 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 1 2
#16 Smith College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#16 Hamilton College 1 + 1
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1 + 1 3
#24 Bates College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1 + 1 3
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1 + 2
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 + 1 2
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1 2
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1 2
#36 Oberlin College 1 + 1 + 1 3
#38 Skidmore College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#39 Trinity College 1 + 1
#45 Union College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#46 Dickinson College 1 + 1 + 1 3
#46 Connecticut College 1 + 1
#51 The University of the South 1 + 1 + 1 3
#56 Rhodes College 1 + 1
#59 St. Lawrence University 1 + 1 + 2
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 + 2
#67 Reed College 1 + 1
#70 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 + 1 + 2
#70 Muhlenberg College 1 + 1 + 2
#72 Bard College 1 + 1
#75 Wheaton College-Norton-MA 1 + 1
#82 St. Mary's College of Maryland 1 + 1
#86 Stonehill College 1 + 1
#89 Saint Anselm College 1 + 1
#93 Lewis & Clark College 1 + 1
#93 Washington College 1 + 1 + 2
#93 Drew University 1 + 1
#100 Sarah Lawrence College 1 + 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2018-2022 2018-2021 2018-2020 2019 Total
All schools 1 3 1 1 0
#1 University of Toronto 1 + 1
#3 McGill University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#5 University of Alberta 1 + 1
#21 Concordia University 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2018-2022 2018-2021 2018-2020 2019 Total
All schools 0 1 0 0 0
#33 University of St. Andrews 1 + 1

AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
53
Number of tests taken
82
27%
30%
26%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(28)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
European History
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
European History
French Language and Culture
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Latin
Psychology
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
United States History
Comparative Government and Politics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
World History
Human Geography
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
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Sports

(11)
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Lacrosse
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(29)
Cooking Club
Crocs Committee
Harry Potter Club
Just Flex It (streetwear & trending brands)
Anti Gun Violence Committee
Asian Students In America (A.S.I.A)
Cooking Club
Crocs Committee
Harry Potter Club
Just Flex It (streetwear & trending brands)
Anti Gun Violence Committee
Asian Students In America (A.S.I.A)
Model UN
Glee Club
Animal Rights Club
Asian Culture Club
WALSA
Amnesty International
Westover Letterpress Collective
Philosophy Club
Animal care club
BSU (Black Student Union)
ASL
Multi Ethnic and Racial Organization
YESAction
Arts and Crafts
Mental Health/Co-Harbor
Jewish Student Union
Fiber Arts Club
The Wick
Latino/a/x Student Union
Service Learning
Fair Trade Club
Tudor Rose Society
Bananagrams
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Arts

(28)
2D Design
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Oil Painting
2D Design
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Oil Painting
Photography
Painting
Portfolio
Video
Art
Design
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http://www.westoverschool.org
1237 Whittemore Rd., Middlebury, CT 06762
203-577-4521
admission@westoverschool.org
Connecticut

Basic Info

All-girls
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1909
Campus Size: 145 acres
Boarding Rate: 67%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 8016
SSAT: 8152

Frequently Ask Questions about Westover School

Tell me a bit about Westover School.
Westover School is All-girls private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1909 , and currently has about 150 students, 33.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.westoverschool.org.
Does Westover School have rigorous academic requirements?
Westover School is offering 28 AP courses.

In recent years, 30 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Westover School also have 69% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Westover School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 9.42% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.62% go to top 25, and about 2.17% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Westover School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Westover School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Westover School’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Westover School in 2024 is $74,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@westoverschool.org .
Where is Westover School located?
Westover School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Westover School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Westover School is among the most popular schools, within top 81 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Westover School has been favorited by 372 users.
How to start with an application with Westover School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Westover School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Westover School’s official site: http://www.westoverschool.org or call them at 203-577-4521.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Westover School?
Yes, here are few: The Taft School, The Woodhall School and Cheshire Academy.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Westover School?
The overall rating for Westover School is A.

The section ratings of Westover School are:
A- for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

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New York, New York
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Population (2022) 8,363,710
Cost of Living Higher than average 146%
Nearby Airport JFK aireport

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