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Wilbraham & Monson Academy History
Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an institution born on two early 19th century academies devoted from their foundation to the education of the broadest spectrum of young men and women. Students from around the world traveled to the towns of Wilbraham and Monson to avail themselves of fine teaching in the United States.
Monson Academy, founded in 1804, is the anchor of our history, upon which we based the celebration of our Bicentennial Year 2003-2004. Wilbraham Academy, originally Wesleyan Academy, was founded in New Market, New Hampshire in 1812 and relocated to Wilbraham in 1825. Although both Wilbraham and Monson were boys schools for many years, coeducation returned with the merger of the two schools in 1971.
In 1947 Charles Stevens, Headmaster from 1935 to 1955, sought a way for graduates of the Academy to leave a reminder of themselves when they graduated. For many years classes had engraved symbols into the foundation of Fisk Hall. Mr. Steven's idea resulted in the creation of the Alumni Wall. This tradition continues today, allowing members of each graduating class to design their stones to reflect their identities and interests.
In 2000-2001 the Student Senate proposed to change the school mascot from the Coachmen to the Titans. |
Wilbraham & Monson Academy Overview
| Region |
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| Program Emphasis |
Boarding School
Day School
International School
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Small Boarding School
Summer School
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| All Grades |
6-PG |
| Boarding Grades |
9-PG |
| Grade Divisions |
Post Graduate
Primary
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Secondary
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nondenominational |
| Student Body |
Coed |
| Dress Code |
Semi-formal |
| School Setting |
Small Town |
| Campus Size (Acres) |
300 |
| Head of School |
Mr. Rodney LaBrecque |
| Endowment |
$5,000,000.00 |
Admission
| E-mail |
bchatterley@wma.us
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| Web Address |
http://www.wma.us
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| Director of Admission |
Mr. Brian Chatterley |
| Admission Application |
Apply to Wilbraham & Monson Academy
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| Application Required |
Yes |
| Application Fee Amount |
$75.00 online only |
| Application Deadline(s) |
February 1 |
| Financial Aid Deadline(s) |
February 1 |
| Financial Aid Awarded |
$2,300,000.00 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid |
40% |
| Admission Tests Accepted |
ISEE
Other (State and regional tests)
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SSAT
TOEFL
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| Day Student Tuition |
$28,300.00 |
| 5-Day Boarding Student Tuition |
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| Boarding Student Tuition |
$42,625.00 |
| International Student Tuition |
$42,625.00 |
Student Enrollment
| Total Enrollment |
380 |
| Boys |
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| Girls |
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| % Boys/Girls |
56%/44% |
| Boarding Students |
179 |
| Day Students |
201 |
| International |
Canada
China
Germany
Japan
Korea
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Mexico
Spain
Taiwan
Thailand
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| United States |
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Dist. of Columbia
Florida
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
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New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
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| Majority of students come from |
Northeast |
| % of Students of Color |
10% |
| % of International Students |
30% |
Academics
| Full Time Faculty |
42.3 |
| Part Time Faculty |
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| % of Faculty with Advanced Degrees |
65% |
| % of Faculty with Doctorate |
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| % of Faculty with Masters |
50% |
| Student/Faculty ratio |
7:1 |
| Average Class Size |
12 |
| Special Academic Support Programs |
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| A Sampling of Courses Offered |
Algebra
American History
Art
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Dance
Drama
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Electives
English
English as a Second Language
Fine Arts
French
Latin
Spanish
World History
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| A.P. Courses Offered |
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language
English Literature
Environmental Science
European History
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French Language
Music Theory
Other (Economics)
Spanish Language
Statistics
Studio Art
US History
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College Placement Office
| Average SAT I Scores (Math) |
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| Average SAT I Scores (Verbal) |
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| Average SAT I Scores (Writing) |
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| Dedicated College Placement Office |
No Response |
| Recent College Matriculations |
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| % of Graduates Who Attend College |
100% |
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities
| Athletics |
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
golf
lacrosse
other (Riflery and Snowboarding)
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skiing (downhill)
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field
volleyball
wrestling
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| Recreational Sports |
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| Extra-Curricular Activities |
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Wilbraham & Monson Academy Notes
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