Winchester Thurston School Revenue and Competitors

A Smart Future Starts Here Winchester Thurston School leads the way in educational innovation, rigorous academics, scholarly standards, and a learning environment that better prepares students for the challenges of a rapidly changing, complex world. Nationally recognized for work with gifted and talented students, distinctive campuses, and innovative programs, WT is a school in which students achieve at the highest levels-earning stellar AP scores and gaining admission to the most selective colleges in the nation. Our learning environment is dynamic and engaging, and students are excited about achievement as they become intellectually confident critical thinkers, able researchers, and knowledgeable problem solvers. Read our wt smart facts to learn more. National Recognition WT's unique City as Our Campus initiative was recognized by the Edward E. Ford Foundation as one of the top independent school programs in the nation in 2009, when the Foundation awarded WT one of only four coveted Educational Leadership Grants. This accolade came on the heels of WT's designation as a Malone Scholars School by the Malone Family Foundation in 2007; WT was one of only three schools nationwide to be recognized with a $2 million endowment grant for its challenging programs for gifted and talented students and for a remarkable commitment to financial aid. WT is the only school among the approximately 1,400 members of the National Association of Independent Schools to earn both of these distinctions. The School Established in 1887. Private, nationally recognized independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school in Pittsburgh. Mission Winchester Thurston School actively engages each student in a challenging and inspiring learning process that develops the mind, motivates the passion to achieve, and cultivates the character to serve. Core Values Critical thinking; integrity; empathy; community; diversity. Grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. 2010-2011 Enrollment Facts 643 -- the highest enrollment in the school's 124-year history Lower School North (Allison Park): 87 Lower School (Shadyside): 191 Middle School (Shadyside): 123 Upper School (Shadyside): 242 23% of students are students of color Students come from 65 zip codes and 41 school districts More than $2 million offered in Financial Aid annually We offer seven named scholarships for students entering grades 6-12 Faculty 96 faculty members Two Campuses City Campus, Shadyside (PK - 12) Upper School Building, opened in 2006 Main Building, with dedicated Lower and Middle School learning communities All-weather turf Garland Field Falk Auditorium Hilda Willis Room Three libraries Art gallery Mellon Gymnasium Solarium Learning garden Dance studio Hillman Dining Hall Lower, Middle, and Upper School Science Labs Three PC computer labs One Mac lab Digital arts lab Netbooks for students SMART Boards North Hills Campus, Allison Park (PK - 5) Classroom Building Campus Center, opened in 2005 Spring-fed pond with dock and Pond House Fifth Grade Farm House Multipurpose room/Gymnasium Art Studio Music Room Library and computer lab Outdoor science center Natural woodlands with all natural playground Butterfly and Learning gardens The School Day School begins at 8:15 a.m. and concludes at 3:15 p.m. for grades K - 12. Pre-Kindergarten begins at 8:15 a.m. concludes at 2:30 p.m., with options for half days available. We offer extended day from 7:30 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. We offer enrichment programs for children in grades PreK-Grade 5 through WT After 3.