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School Notes Overview: |
The only coed military academy in the Midwest, Wentworth is a center of educational and professional excellence, providing students with rigorous academics and formal leadership education. Our student:teacher ratio is 10:1, and 94% of faculty possess an advanced degree. In addition to a world class curriculum, high school students can pursue advanced courses through a robust offering of over 64 accredited college classes, and participate in traditional high school activities like organized athletics, intramurals, prom, seasonal dances, clubs, band, community service, and more.
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| School Focus |
College-Prep Military |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
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9-12, PG |
9-12 |
| School Type |
Co-ed |
Co-ed |
| Support
for ADD/ADHD Students |
Yes |
Yes |
| Religious Affiliation |
Non-denominational |
Non-denominational |
| Year Founded |
1880 |
1900 |
| Campus Size |
137 acres |
150 acres |
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| Enrollment |
206 students |
300 students |
| Percent Students of Color |
15% |
18% |
| Percent International Students |
15% |
16% |
| Percent Students Boarding |
99% |
72% |
| Average
SAT Score |
1110 |
*National
Avg. » View |
| Average ACT score |
24 |
*National
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| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
Yes |
No |
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| Saturday Classes |
No |
No |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Formal |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
11 |
12
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| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
10:1 |
1:7
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
32 |
14 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
94% |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Endowment Size |
$5 million |
$16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$27,490
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$38,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$5,500 |
$21,950 |
| Percent Students
on Financial Aid |
25% |
31% |
| Average Financial Aid
Grant |
$
6,000 |
$
17,000 |
| Merit Scholarships
Offered |
Yes |
No |
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| Application Deadline |
Mar. 30 / May. 1 / rolling |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
No |
Yes |
| Acceptance Rate |
63% |
60% |
| Director of Admissions |
LTC Mike Herman |
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| Total Interscholastic
Sports Offered |
13 |
13 |
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| Year:
2007 |
| United States Air Force Academy | 4 | | University of Central Missouri | 4 | | Embry Riddle | 2 | | University of Kansas | 2 | | Florida International University | 1 | | Iowa State University | 1 | | Northern Arizona University | 1 | | Norwich | 1 | | University of Monterrey (Mexico) | 1 | | University of Washington | 1 |
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School accreditations: North Central Association, MO Coordinating Board for Higher Education, MO Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, Council on North Central Two Yr Colleges, The Association of Boarding Sch - Sample of notable school alumni:
Ike Skelton - U.S. Congressman, 4th District of Missouri and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee William Adams - Recipient, Medal of Honor, Vietnam John Groendyke - Chairman and CEO, Groendyke Trucking Bud Walton - Co-Founder, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Marlin Perkins - Eminent Zoologist and Host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
- Profile last updated: 04/11/2008
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