Martin De Porres High School vs. The Waldorf School Of Garden City

We are Martin de Porres, a Lasallian educational community associated together by our faith in the ability of youngsters who have been entrusted to our care and their families to change their lives, and by our zeal to create even more effective ways to fos ter fullness of life and personal growth.

The Philosophy, Goals, and Mission of Martin de Porres High School indicates clearly that academic development and social/emotional formation are the reasons for the school's existence.

Nothing takes precedence over them, and everything flows from them.

The classrooms and the laboratories are the most important rooms in the building, and the activities that go on within them are the most important of the day.

The high school provides a challenging curriculum in either a Regents - based or vocational/job - readiness programs.

Students are prepared for independent living, career development, work - based experiences, and/or higher education.

The Waldorf School of Garden City (WSGC) provides a rigorous, college-preparatory education, using an innovative and multisensory approach to learning. Our teachers possess unique insight into child development and the sophisticated integration of subjects in our curriculum creates an educational experience that inspires our students to evolve into confident, creative thinkers who are strongly connected to humanity and the environment.

Founded in 1947, WSGC is part of a global community of teachers and child development professionals who have come together for the purpose of educating, supporting and inspiring children.

With 100 years of proven curriculum experience, Waldorf education has nearly 2500 schools and kindergartens in over 60 countries.

Over 94% of North American Waldorf graduates gain admission to a post-secondary school of their choice; 50% go on to a Ph.D. or Masters.