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A 5.0 California, US
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School Overview

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Overall
A
Matriculation A+
Academics B-
Extracurriculars A+
Community B+
Reviews B+
Lick-Wilmerding is a non-profit, independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school.
L-W's central mission is to offer its students a distinctive and exemplary education, the key ingredients of which are: the school's "head, heart, and hands" curriculum, the inclusive nature of its community, and its commitment to society beyond the campus.
Each of these elements is grounded in the principles set forth by the school's founders - James Lick, Jellis Wilmerding, and Miranda Lux.
From the beginning, Lick-Wilmerding served young people from all segments of society, honored work with the hands as well as the head, and committed to contributing to the common good.
Lick-Wilmerding High School inspires students to become self-directed, life-long learners who contribute to our world with knowledge, skill, creativity, compassion, and can-do confidence.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$57000
Enrollment
556
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
42%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Average ACT Score
30
Class Size
15

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2020-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 5
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2
#3 Harvard College 3
#3 Stanford University 16
#3 Yale University 13
LAC #1 Williams College 3
#6 University of Chicago 2
#7 Johns Hopkins University 2
#7 University of Pennsylvania 6

Academics

Sports

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Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(66)
The Agora
Animal rights club
Anime club
Battlebots club
Beekeeping club
Bible study club
The Agora
Animal rights club
Anime club
Battlebots club
Beekeeping club
Bible study club
Bike club
Black student union
Body empowerment club
Cake4kids club
Cartoon club
Cheer club
Classic Jams club
Climbing club
Coding club
Constitution study club
Cycling club
Debate club
Dessert club
Dinosaur club
Drone inovations club
Education initiative club
Environmental club
F.A.I.R
Farming club
Gender sexuality awareness
Girls who code
Graphic design club
Grow our own food initiative
House of cards
Instrumental club
Irish club
Jewish student union
Junior state of America
Kaba club
KIVA club
Lations unidos
Lick-wilmerding organization of women
Maker's club
Math wizards
Model UN
Multiracial club
Muses
Ocean bowl team
OUR guatemala club
Paintball club
Pancake club
Philosophy club
Pixie stick enthusiasts
Presidential election club
Public health club
Robotics club
Sci-fi club
Sewing club
Songwriting club
Sparkmob
Supporting for at the crossroads
T-shirts making club
Tea lords
Tiger jeopardy
USA club
Voice
The waves
Weightlifting club
Women in business
Wood carving club
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Arts

(15)
Chamber Orchestra
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Production
Chamber Orchestra
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Production
Songwriting
Stagecraft
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Architecture
Art
Mixed Media
Storytelling
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Contact Info

http://www.lwhs.org/page
755 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
415-333-4021
lwu@lwhs.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: Grades 9-12
Urban
IB: No
Year Founded: 1895
Campus Size: 4 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype
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Frequently Ask Questions about Lick-Wilmerding High School

Tell me a bit about Lick-Wilmerding High School.
Lick-Wilmerding High School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1895 , and currently has about 556 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.lwhs.org/page.
Does Lick-Wilmerding High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Lick-Wilmerding High School also have 42% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Lick-Wilmerding High School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.5% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 44% go to top 25, and about 14.75% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Lick-Wilmerding High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Lick-Wilmerding High 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 Lick-Wilmerding High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Lick-Wilmerding High School in 2024 is $57,000 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 lwu@lwhs.org .
Where is Lick-Wilmerding High School located?
Lick-Wilmerding High School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Francisco, which is about 4 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Francisco International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Lick-Wilmerding High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Lick-Wilmerding High School is among the most popular schools, within top 464 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Lick-Wilmerding High School has been favorited by 21 users.
How to start with an application with Lick-Wilmerding High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Lick-Wilmerding High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Lick-Wilmerding High School’s official site: http://www.lwhs.org/page or call them at 415-333-4021.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Lick-Wilmerding High School?
Yes, here are few: Archbishop Riordan High School, Calvary Baptist Academy and San Francisco Adventist.

The closest major city is San Francisco. You can find out more schools near San Francisco here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Lick-Wilmerding High School?
The overall rating for Lick-Wilmerding High School is A.

The section ratings of Lick-Wilmerding High School are:
A+ for Matriculation
B- for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

San Francisco, California
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a global hub for commerce, finance, and culture in Northern California. With a population of 815,201 as of 2021, it is the fourth most populous city in California and the second most densely populated large city in the U.S. Known for its iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, San Francisco is also a leader in technology, innovation, and the arts, with a thriving economy and a rich cultural history.
Population (2022) 808,976
Cost of Living Higher than average 89%
Nearby Airport San Francisco International Airport
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