School Overview
Data & methodologyOverall
B+
Matriculation
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Academics
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Extracurriculars
B+
Community
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Reviews
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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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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$48,200
Enrollment
550
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
70%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
8
Average SAT Score
1435
Average ACT Score
32.5
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #2 | Columbia University | 1 |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 1 |
| #14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 2 |
| #17 | Rice University | 1 |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 2 |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 4 |
| #23 | University of Michigan | 1 |
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Academics
AP Courses
(8)|
Art History
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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Computer Science A
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Art History
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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Computer Science A
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Sports
(11)|
Basketball
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Cross Country
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Equestrain
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Equestrain
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(21)|
Alliance
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Amnesty International
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Animal Club
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Art
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Asian Culture
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Chess Club
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Alliance
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Amnesty International
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Animal Club
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Art
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Asian Culture
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Chess Club
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Classic Films & TV
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Green Guerillas
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Help Africa
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Junior Classical League (Latin)
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Korean Culture
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LINK (Liberty in North Korea)
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Math Club
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Red Cross
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Roots and Shoots
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Science Olympiad/Robotics
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Speech & Debate
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UNITY
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World Issues Club
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Young Democrats
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Young Republicans
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Arts
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Acting
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Chamber Orchestra
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Music
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Production
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3D Design
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Ceramics
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Acting
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Chamber Orchestra
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Music
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Production
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3D Design
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Ceramics
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Film
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Painting
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Design
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Basic Info
Application Info
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.
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.
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, 25.71% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 18.57% go to top 25, and about 5.71% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*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 Day Tuition for Westridge School?
The day tuition for Westridge School in 2024 is
$48,200 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@westridge.org .
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 the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Westridge School is among the most popular schools, within top 470 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Westridge School has been favorited by 21 users.
Also Westridge School has been favorited by 21 users.
How do I complete an application for 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.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Westridge School’s official site: https://www.westridge.org or call them at 626-799-1153.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Westridge School?
Yes, here are few:
Maranatha High School, Mayfield Senior School and The Waverly School.
The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
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
B- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
The section ratings of Westridge School are:
A+ for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
Nearby City
Los Angeles, commonly known as L.A., is the largest city in California and the second most populous in the U.S. It serves as the commercial, financial, and cultural hub of Southern California. With a population of around 3.9 million as of 2020, L.A. is famous for its Mediterranean climate, diverse population, and as the epicenter of the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood. The city also offers a rich mix of cultural landmarks, including world-class museums, beaches, and a dynamic food scene, making it a global metropolis.
Population (2022)
3,833,995
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
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