“Walker’s is the place where friendships were forged, memories were made, and a lifetime of learning began.”
Quick Facts
2011 - 2012
Elizabeth Cromwell Speers, Head of School
Donya Nagib Sabet '90, President, Board of Trustees
Mission Statement
The Ethel Walker School is an independent, college preparatory, boarding and day school for girls in grades six through twelve. Since 1911, The Ethel Walker School has excelled at preparing students to make a difference in the world. Members of this diverse community are dedicated to scholarship, the arts, athletics, wellness, and service. The satisfaction of achievement and joy of friendship are fundamental principles as the School empowers girls to lead with integrity, confidence, courage, and conviction.
The School
- Established in 1911
- Upper School: grades 9-12, PG
- Middle School: grades 6-8
- Number of class offerings: 143 in US; 27 in MS
- 19 Advanced Placement courses offered
- 22 Honors courses offered
- Student/faculty ratio: 6:1
- Average class size
- Middle School: 11
- Upper School: 12
The Student Body
- 239 young women
- 208 Upper School
- 138 Boarding (66%)
- 70 Day (34%)
- 31 Middle School
- 18 countries and 18 states, plus Puerto Rico, are represented
- 25% U.S. students of color
- 22% international students
- 62 students took a total of 146 AP exams
- 43% scored a 4 or higher
- 64% scored a 3 or higher
- 100% of students accepted to four-year colleges/universities
- 208 Upper School
Mean SAT scores of Class of 2011
- Critical Reading (Verbal): 570
- Math: 570
- Writing: 610
- Total: 1750
Mean ACT score Class of 2011
- Composite: 25
The Faculty
- Teaching faculty: 42
- 67% hold advanced degrees
- Faculty/staff living on campus: 29
Finances
- Endowment: $17.3 million
Tuition & Financial Aid
- Middle School Day: $30,200
- Upper School Day: $34,900
- Upper School Boarding: $47,900
- Upper School International Student Fee: $1000
- Financial aid application available at sss.nais.org
College Matriculation
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– Donya, ‘90
