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Evaluation method

Ranking Basis

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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 B
Community B+
Reviews C
College Counseling STEAM Performing and Visual Arts Environmental Science Competitive Athletics Advanced Placement
Wayland is a traditional college-preparatory school proudly rooted in its Midwestern heritage. Our Mentor Program, the arts, community service, leadership and other co-curricular opportunities augment solid academics. Diverse cultural and recreational activities abound in nearby Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, as well as "outdoor Wisconsin" and travel abroad. From our pleasant and comfortable campus, Wayland graduates move on to study across the US and internationally, many to universities distinguished by their selectivity.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$68900
Enrollment
201
International Students
50%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
35%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$24 millions
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
33
Class Size
8
Boarding %
70

Matriculation

(2020-2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 Northwestern University 1 +
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 +
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#27 University of Southern California 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
LAC #9 Carleton College 1 +
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#49 Purdue University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
#57 Penn State University Park 1 +
#59 Syracuse University 1 +
#59 University of Washington 1 +
#63 George Washington University 1 +
#63 University of Connecticut 1 +
LAC #13 Grinnell College 1 +
#68 Fordham University 1 +
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +
#83 Howard University 1 +
#83 Marquette University 1 +
LAC #17 Colby College 1 +
#103 Clark University 1 +
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +
LAC #25 Bates College 1 +
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1 +
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1 +
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1 +
LAC #45 Union College 1 +
LAC #46 DePauw University 1 +
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1 +
LAC #50 The University of the South 1 +
Agnes Scott College 1 +
Beloit College 1 +
Carthage College 1 +
Lawrence University 1 +
Ripon College 1 +
St. Olaf College 1 +
Wheaton College-Norton-MA 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2024 2020 2014-2016 2011-2013 2012 Total
All schools 29 27 25 25 7
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1
#5 Yale University 1 + 1 + 2
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 7
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 2
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1 + 2
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1 + 2
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 + 2
#17 Rice University 1 + 1
#18 Dartmouth College 1 + 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 + 1
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 + 2
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#35 New York University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 + 2
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 6
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#47 Lehigh University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1 + 2
#48 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1
#49 Purdue University 1 + 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1 + 2
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 + 1 + 2
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1 + 2
#57 Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 2
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 1
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1
#76 Pepperdine University 1 + 1 + 2
#82 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 + 1
#86 Marquette University 1 + 1 + 2
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1 + 2
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#93 University of Iowa 1 + 1 + 2
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 Arizona State University 1 + 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1 + 1
#105 American University 1 + 1 + 2
#115 University of New Hampshire 1 + 1
#115 Howard University 1 + 1
#124 University of Denver 1 + 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
#142 Clark University 1 + 1
#151 DePaul University 1 + 1
#332 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2024 2020 2014-2016 2011-2013 2012 Total
All schools 17 12 11 10 3
#1 Williams College 1 + 1
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1
#4 Wellesley College 1 + 1 + 2 4
#4 Pomona College 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Bowdoin College 1 + 1
#9 Carleton College 1 + 1 + 2
#11 Grinnell College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#15 United States Military Academy 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Smith College 1 + 1 + 2
#21 Haverford College 1 + 1
#24 Bates College 1 + 1 + 2
#25 Colby College 1 + 1 + 2
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1 + 2
#30 Lafayette College 1 + 1
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1
#35 Scripps College 1 + 1
#36 Oberlin College 1 + 1
#39 Pitzer College 1 + 1
#39 Kenyon College 1 + 1 + 2
#45 Union College 1 + 1
#46 DePauw University 1 + 1
#46 Dickinson College 1 + 1
#46 Connecticut College 1 + 1
#46 Whitman College 1 + 1 + 2
#51 St. Olaf College 1 + 1
#51 The University of the South 1 + 1
#63 Agnes Scott College 1 + 1
#73 Lake Forest College 1 + 1
#75 Wheaton College-Norton-MA 1 + 1
#75 Lawrence University 1 + 1
#75 Knox College 1 + 1
#86 Beloit College 1 + 1 + 2
#146 Ripon College 1 + 1 + 2

AP Scores

(2019-2020)
Number of students took AP test
54
Number of tests taken
137
48%
14%
28%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(19)
Calculus AB
European History
Chemistry
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Spanish Language and Culture
Calculus AB
European History
Chemistry
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Spanish Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Biology
Physics 1
Calculus BC
Statistics
Microeconomics
English Language and Composition
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Cheerleading
Football
Golf
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(13)
Admission Ambassadors
Athletic Council
Baking Club
Finance & Entrepreneurship Club
Forensics Ecology Club
Kaleidoscope Literary Magazine
Admission Ambassadors
Athletic Council
Baking Club
Finance & Entrepreneurship Club
Forensics Ecology Club
Kaleidoscope Literary Magazine
Library Swans
Math Club
Model United Nations (UN) P.E.A.C.E.
Ping Pong Club
Thespian Society
UNICEF
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Arts

(9)
Band
Choir
Music
Music Theory
Chamber Ensemble
2D Studio Art
Band
Choir
Music
Music Theory
Chamber Ensemble
2D Studio Art
3D Design
3D Studio Art
Media
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School Link

Contact Info

http://www.wayland.org
101 North University Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-356-2120
admission@wayland.org
Wisconsin

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12,PG
Rural
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1855
Campus Size: 55 acres
Boarding Rate: 70%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required InitialView
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr.
School Code:
TOEFL: 8028
SSAT: 8056
Spots for Chinese Students Next Year: 5

Frequently Ask Questions about Wayland Academy

Tell me a bit about Wayland Academy.
Wayland Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Wisconsin, US. It was founded 1855 , and currently has about 201 students, 50.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.wayland.org.
Does Wayland Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Wayland Academy is offering 19 AP courses.

In recent years, 14 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Wayland Academy also have 35% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Wayland Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2024, some students attended Columbia University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University and Vanderbilt University.
What is the application requirement for Wayland Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Wayland Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Wayland Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Wayland Academy in 2024 is $68,900 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@wayland.org .
Where is Wayland Academy located?
Wayland Academy is located in the State of Wisconsin of USA.
How popular is Wayland Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Wayland Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 207 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Wayland Academy has been favorited by 101 users.
How to start with an application with Wayland Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Wayland Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Wayland Academy’s official site: http://www.wayland.org or call them at 920-356-2120.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Wayland Academy?
Yes, here are few: St. John's Northwestern Academies, Martin Luther High School and

What is the FindingSchool rating for Wayland Academy?
The overall rating for Wayland Academy is A.

The section ratings of Wayland Academy are:
A for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, is known for its rich brewing history and vibrant beer culture. The city is home to numerous breweries, many offering tours that highlight its pivotal role in the beer industry. The Harley-Davidson Museum showcases iconic motorcycles, including one belonging to Elvis Presley. Along the Menomonee River, the Milwaukee Public Museum offers exhibits like a recreated European Village and a historical look at old Milwaukee, making the city a fascinating blend of culture, history, and craftsmanship.
Population (2022) 604,477
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 1%
Nearby Airport General Mitchell International Airport

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