Westridge School
diversity
Founded in 1913, Westridge School is an independent day school for college-bound girls, grades 4 through 12, located in Pasadena, California.
The school’s commitment to cultural diversity is reflected in its 49 percent ethnicity enrollment. Socio-economic diversity is significantly supported through the $2.23 million of financial assistance that is awarded to 150 students in grades four through 12.
tuition & tuition assistance
enrollment Enrollment in 2011-2012 includes 69 percent from the independent school sector and 31 percent from public schools. Westridge maintains a 94 percent enrollment retention rate. Total enrollment Lower School enrollment Middle School enrollment Upper School enrollment Senior class Average class size Student/faculty ratio
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487 98 110 279 71 16 8:1
Tuition for 2011-2012: $24,750 (grades 4 through 6) $29,200 (grades 7 through 12) Tuition assistance: Awards range from $2,000 to full tuition of $29,200. Westridge offers assistance with payment of tuition based on documentation of financial need. Applications are due in January for returning families and in February for new families. Almost all costs of attending Westridge are part of tuition, including trips, athletics, yearbooks, and all other activities. All families pay for uniforms and lunch expenses. Some Middle and Upper School optional trips require payment, but financial assistance is available for those trips as well. Lower and Middle School tuition includes an after-school program on campus until 6 p.m. Westridge, in partnership with the La CaĂąada-based Child Educational Center (CEC), offers an enriching educational experience for all students who participate in the program. Students participate in supervised play, study, and activity time. www.westridge.org/affording
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