Windward School
- Private
- LOS ANGELES, CA
Private School
Windward School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- 7-12
- LOS ANGELES, CA
- Rating 4.52 out of 5 79 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A minus
About
Applying
Application Deadline
December 14
Application Fee
$150
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$48,863
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
12%
Average Financial Aid
$38,880
From Windward School
Windward School was founded in 1971 to provide a dynamic education in a nurturing community for co-ed students in Grades 7-12 in Los Angeles. The School is named for Shirley Windward, who used her public school system pension to open the college preparatory school. That innovative spirit continues to thrive at Windward, where students are supported by dedicated faculty members and encouraged to pursue their interests while developing 21st century skills in state of the art facilities. Community and collaboration are at the core of the School's philosophy and are reflected in the welcoming atmosphere.
Windward School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1420
86 responses
Average ACT
31
100 responses
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Culture & Safety
Poll
78%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 9 responsesPoll
78%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 9 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
625
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 11 responses82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 11 responses82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 11 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1Poll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 17 responsesPoll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 17 responsesPoll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 17 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 7 responses71%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 7 responses86%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 7 responses- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade D+
Median Household Income
$96,307
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,133
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$1,380,373
National
$244,900Windward School Reviews
Rating 4.52 out of 5 79 reviews
I love Windward because of the balance of challenging academics, wide range of extracurriculars, incredible student life, and high quality athletics. I feel prepared for college and happy with my experience.
Having older children who attended different prestigious schools in the area, we found Windward to be just the right balance of academics and extra curricular activities (both on and off campus). While our older kids' experiences were positive in their respective environments, in hindsight we've come to appreciate an approach that fosters personal growth and exploration (and truly supports each individual student on their journey), over producing a well known "product."
The culture at Windward is top notch. All of the Windward staff is communicative and responsive. Most recently, we've been very impressed with the school's transition to online learning during Covid-19 and are grateful that our student's learning and school based enrichment activities have continued in a robust manner.
Selecting a high school is a very individual choice. With all that Windward offers, we highly recommend this school for consideration.
The culture at Windward is top notch. All of the Windward staff is communicative and responsive. Most recently, we've been very impressed with the school's transition to online learning during Covid-19 and are grateful that our student's learning and school based enrichment activities have continued in a robust manner.
Selecting a high school is a very individual choice. With all that Windward offers, we highly recommend this school for consideration.
Windward has many opportunities for students, and I really enjoy my time there. The students themselves are very kind, and everyone has a nice group of friends. There are many courses you can take, and there's something for everyone, no matter your interests.