Westridge School

Founded in 1913, Westridge School is an independent day School for 540 college-bound Girls, grades 4 through 12, located in pasadena, California. Offering an intellectually engaging and challenging curriculum, the program offers balance among humanities, mathematics, science, technology, visual and performing arts, and athletics. The 67 members of the class of 2022 earned 385 acceptances to 151 colleges and universities. They matriculated to 45 colleges and universities in 17 states, the district of columbia, and ireland. At Westridge, the focus of learning is for each student to make an individual connection to, and be fully engaged with, the material. Rather than simply receive and repeat information, Westridge students are encouraged to think independently and critically. They are encouraged to see themselves as contributors to the body of human knowledge, not merely as beneficiaries. Electives and advanced courses of study are available and allow each girl to discover and thrive within her area of interest and strength. Cross-curricular collaboration encourages students to broaden their understanding, comprehension, and application of what they learn by making connections within intersecting disciplines. Likewise, the School promotes balance between the academic program and student life experiences that support intellectual, social, artistic, physical, ethical, and emotional growth. Students participate in discovery week, which features non-academic experiential programs that foster creativity, curiosity, connection, reflection, and responsibility. This non-academic program strives to deepen students' awareness of their own intellectual and emotional growth as they develop, explore, and pursue new interests and passions. Furthermore, drama productions allow students to participate on stage or behind the scenes; athletic teams include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo. Whether in a classroom, on stage, or on the field, Westridge Girls learn to think for themselves, build their confidence, and trust their teammates; they learn who they are, what they value, what they have to offer, and the selves they wish to become.