Challenger School - Sandy vs. The Waterford School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Challenger School - Sandy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
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The Waterford School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
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Overview
Celebrating over 60 years of learning and fun, Challenger School is an independent private school that focuses on academic excellence, individual achievement, strong logic and thinking skills, and self-reliance.
The Waterford School is an independent school providing a liberal arts, college preparatory education, Preschool through Grade 12. Exceptional faculty, rich curriculum, nurturing community and a beautiful 40 acre campus This is Waterford.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1963
1986
Students Body
Total Students
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1010 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
25%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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81
Kindergarten Students
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52
Grade 1 Students
-
52
Grade 2 Students
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64
Grade 3 Students
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63
Grade 4 Students
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60
Grade 5 Students
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60
Grade 6 Students
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86
Grade 7 Students
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81
Grade 8 Students
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84
Grade 9 Students
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93
Grade 10 Students
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74
Grade 11 Students
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78
Grade 12 Students
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82
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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123 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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75%
Average Class Size
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17
Number of AP Classes
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17
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:8
Average SAT score
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1400
Average ACT score
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28
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Lands)
(Lands)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$21,500
Tuition Notes
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This is the average tuition cost K-12. The complete tuition schedule is at https://waterfordschool.org/admissions/tuition
% on Financial Aid
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17%
Acceptance Rate
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67%
Admissions Director
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Todd Winters
Admissions Associate
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Nicole Miranda
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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12
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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12
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Chess Team, Community Service, Dance Academy, History Club, Literary Magazine, Math Team, Outdoor Club, Robotics Team, Science Club, Student Government, Ultimate Frisbee, Yearbook