Overview

Founded in 1913, Westridge School is an independent day school for college-bound girls, grades 4-12, located in Pasadena, CA. Essential to the school's purpose is the commitment to be a diverse community that respects individual differences and responds to a changing, dynamic world. Westridge strives to develop young women whose joy in learning, personal ideals, commitment to ethical action, social and environmental responsibility, courage and compassion will lead them to meaningful lives as contributing citizens of the larger world.
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Westridge School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Day
A+ Matriculation
C Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
A Community
N/A Reviews

Day S. Grades: 4-12
All-girls
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $48,200
# of Students: 550
Teacher:Student: 1:8%
AP Courses: 8
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 70%
SAT: 1435/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#3 Harvard College 1
#3 Stanford University 5
#3 Yale University 3
#6 University of Chicago 10
#7 Johns Hopkins University 2
#7 University of Pennsylvania 2
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Brown University 2
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 2
LAC #3 Pomona College 1
#17 Cornell University 7
#20 University of California: Berkeley 14
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 5
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 2
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 5
#25 University of Michigan 4
#25 University of Southern California 9
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 2
#38 University of California: Davis 2
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 4
#41 Boston University 5
#44 Northeastern University 6
#44 Tulane University 6
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 2
#51 Purdue University 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 4
#55 University of Washington 2
#62 George Washington University 4
#62 Syracuse University 1
#63 St. Olaf College 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 Texas A&M University 1
#67 University of Connecticut 2
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Reed College 4
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
LAC #15 Hamilton College 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 2
#77 Michigan State University 1
#84 Bennington College 2
#85 University of Puget Sound 2
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 Barnard College 4
#94 Lewis & Clark College 5
Auburn University 1
#105 University of Oregon 2
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#107 Whittier College 1
#111 Ohio Wesleyan University 1
Arizona State University 1
#121 Chapman University 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 3
LAC #27 Macalester College 3
#137 DePaul University 3
LAC #29 Harvey Mudd College 2
#151 San Diego State University 1
#151 University of La Verne 2
LAC #33 Scripps College 3
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #37 Occidental College 2
LAC #39 Denison University 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 5
LAC #48 Whitman College 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 2
LAC #60 Bard College 1
American University of Paris 1
Bentley University 1
Butler University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 1
Emerson College 1
Manhattan College 1
Oberlin College 4
Penn State University Park 1
Pratt Institute 1
Santa Barbara City College 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 3
University of Alaska Fairbanks 1
University of California: Riverside 2
University of California: Santa Cruz 5
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
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AP Courses

(Total 8)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
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Sports

(Total 11)
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 21)
Alliance
Amnesty International
Animal Club
Art
Asian Culture
Chess Club
Classic Films & TV
Green Guerillas
Help Africa
Junior Classical League (Latin)
Alliance
Amnesty International
Animal Club
Art
Asian Culture
Chess Club
Classic Films & TV
Green Guerillas
Help Africa
Junior Classical League (Latin)
Korean Culture
LINK (Liberty in North Korea)
Math Club
Red Cross
Roots and Shoots
Science Olympiad/Robotics
Speech & Debate
UNITY
World Issues Club
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
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Arts

(Total 12)
Acting
Chamber Orchestra
Music
Production
3D Design
Ceramics
Film
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Acting
Chamber Orchestra
Music
Production
3D Design
Ceramics
Film
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Art
Design
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1913
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 0)
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Westridge School

Tell me a bit about Westridge School.
Westridge School is All-girls private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1913 , and currently has about 550 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.westridge.org.
Does Westridge School have rigorous academic requirements?
Westridge School is offering 8 AP courses.

Westridge School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Westridge School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 14.14% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 38.38% go to top 25, and about 8.08% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Westridge School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Westridge 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 Westridge School’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Westridge School in 2024 is $48,200 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 admissions@westridge.org .
Where is Westridge School located?
Westridge School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 11 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Westridge School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Westridge School is among the most popular schools, within top 468 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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

Also it is highly recommended to visit Westridge School’s official site: https://www.westridge.org or call them at 626-799-1153.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Westridge School?
Yes, here are few: Mayfield Senior School, The Waverly School and Maranatha High School.

The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Westridge School?
The overall rating for Westridge School is B+.

The section ratings of Westridge School are:
A+ for Matriculation
C for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
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