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Harvard-Westlake is a school whose curriculum and programs create an educational environment designed for students who possess both the motivation and the ability to pursue a rigorous college preparatory course of study. The school strives to provide an education that enables and empowers its diverse students to develop their intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical gifts; to understand and respect the similarities and differences among themselves and others in their local and world communities; and to learn the habits of mind and self-discipline necessary to live with integrity and purpose as contributing members of society.
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Harvard-westlake School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool
A+ Day
A+ Matriculation
A+ Academics
A+ Extracurricular activities
A Community
A Reviews
NA Int. student mgmt
Day S. Grades: 7-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $49,700
# of Students: 1,631
Teacher:Student: 1:8%
AP Courses: 19
Endowment: $46,039/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 76%
SAT: 1453/1600
IB: No
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Harvard-westlake School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 3
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#3 Harvard College 13
#3 Stanford University 9
#3 Yale University 5
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 University of Chicago 14
#7 University of Pennsylvania 7
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#10 Duke University 3
#10 Northwestern University 3
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#12 Dartmouth College 3
#13 Brown University 6
#13 Vanderbilt University 2
#15 Rice University 2
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
LAC #3 Pomona College 1
#17 Cornell University 8
#18 Columbia University 9
#18 University of Notre Dame 2
#20 University of California: Berkeley 10
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 4
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 2
#22 Emory University 1
#22 Georgetown University 6
#25 New York University 14
#25 University of Michigan 10
#25 University of Virginia 2
LAC #5 Wellesley College 2
#29 Wake Forest University 2
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
LAC #6 Carleton College 1
#32 Tufts University 3
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 3
#38 University of California: Davis 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 3
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2
#41 Boston University 5
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 4
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 5
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1
#51 Purdue University 2
#51 Spelman College 1
#55 Santa Clara University 4
#55 University of Miami 2
#55 University of Washington 2
#62 Syracuse University 3
LAC #13 Vassar College 2
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 2
#72 Southern Methodist University 5
LAC #15 Grinnell College 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 5
#89 Howard University 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 5
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 4
#105 University of Utah 1
#121 Temple University 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #31 Kenyon College 3
LAC #33 Pitzer College 3
LAC #33 Scripps College 2
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
LAC #39 Denison University 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#219 Hampton University 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
American University of Paris 2
Art Center College of Design 1
Berklee College of Music 1
California College of the Arts 1
California Lutheran University 1
California State University: Northridge 1
Emerson College 2
Johns Hopkins University: Peabody Conservatory of Music 1
McGill University 2
Oberlin College 2
parsons school of design 1
Pasadena City College 2
Providence College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
St. John's University 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 3
United States Military Academy 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of St. Andrews 1
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AP Courses

(Total 19)
Calculus AB
Spanish Language and Culture
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Literature and Culture
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus AB
Spanish Language and Culture
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Literature and Culture
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus BC
Statistics
Comparative Government and Politics
European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
United States Government and Politics
Music Theory
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Sports

(Total 19)
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Equestrain
Fencing
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Equestrain
Fencing
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 9)
Community Service
Economics & Business
Harvard-Westlake Life
Politics
Science
Speech
Debate & Performance
Tutoring
Miscellaneous
Community Service
Economics & Business
Harvard-Westlake Life
Politics
Science
Speech
Debate & Performance
Tutoring
Miscellaneous
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Arts

(Total 30)
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Choreography
Chorus
Dance
Drama
Jazz
Music
Music Technology
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Choreography
Chorus
Dance
Drama
Jazz
Music
Music Technology
Music Theory
Performing
Production
Stagecraft
Symphony
Theater
Vocal
Voice
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Glass
Graphic Design
Photography
Sculpture
Video
Art
Costume Design
Scene Study
Storytelling
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Contact Info

Official website
3700 Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA 91604
818-980-6692
admission@hw.com
California

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1900
Campus Size: 20 acres
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 01/17
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
ISEE: 52135

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
5.0/ 5

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 Harvard-westlake School

Tell me a bit about Harvard-westlake School.
Harvard-westlake School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1900 , and currently has about 1631 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.hw.com.
Does Harvard-westlake School have rigorous academic requirements?
Harvard-westlake School is offering 19 AP courses.

In recent years, 67 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Harvard-westlake School also have 76% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Harvard-westlake School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 3.25% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 7.7% go to top 25, and about 3.67% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Harvard-westlake School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Harvard-westlake 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 Harvard-westlake School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Harvard-westlake School in 2024 is $49,700, 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@hw.com .
Where is Harvard-westlake School located?
Harvard-westlake School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 14 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Harvard-westlake School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Harvard-westlake School is among the most popular schools, within top 92 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Harvard-westlake School has been favorited by 295 users.
How to start with an application with Harvard-westlake School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Harvard-westlake School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Harvard-westlake School’s official site: https://www.hw.com or call them at 818-980-6692.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Harvard-westlake School?
Yes, here are few: Emerson Academy For Arts And Sciences, St. Francis De Sales School-CA and Bridges Academy.

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

The section ratings of Harvard-westlake School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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