The Gunston School vs. Wye River Upper School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
The Gunston School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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School History
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Overview
The Gunston School offers an intellectually rigorous, highly personalized, and nurturing college preparatory educational experience. Valuing a healthy balance between mind and body, a strong sense of community, the creative process, and our connection to the Chesapeake Bay, Gunston strives to educate ethically and environmentally minded scholars, citizens, and leaders for our globalized society.
Wye River Upper School is an independent middle and high school for high for 8th through 12th grade students with learning differences, as well as those on the spectrum, located in Centreville, MD. We serve bright students with ADHD, dyslexia and other unique learning styles.
Our philosophy is shaped by our guiding belief in the power of each students' unique talents, skills, interests and goals.
Our students benefit from structure, low student/teacher ratios, an inclusive social environment, targeted academic support, and the right level of challenge to prepare them for college and life after high school.
Our students come from eight Maryland counties, including Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester and Wicomico, as well as the state of Delaware.
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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ADHD, dyslexia, ASD
Year Founded
1911
2002
Students Body
Total Students
248 students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
9
Grade 9 Students
61
15
Grade 10 Students
71
8
Grade 11 Students
53
10
Grade 12 Students
63
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
50%
Average Class Size
11
8
Number of AP Classes
22
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:5
Average SAT score
1220
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Average ACT score
26
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki pants or skirt, button-down shirt, tie or polo shirt)
(khaki pants or skirt, button-down shirt, tie or polo shirt)
Casual
(At Wye River Upper School, our goal is to promote an inclusive environment for all community members. We encourage our students to dress in attire appropriate for their workday.)
(At Wye River Upper School, our goal is to promote an inclusive environment for all community members. We encourage our students to dress in attire appropriate for their workday.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 4 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$29,850
$36,385
Tuition Notes
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WRUS offers financial aid with flexible payment options to qualified applicants.
% on Financial Aid
65%
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,600
$15,000
Acceptance Rate
74%
80%
Admissions Director
David Henry
Kevin Callahan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
2
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Team, Art, Book Club, Coding Club, Debate Team, Environmental Club, G.I.V.E., Global Culture, Investment Club, Literary & Art Magazine, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Philosophy of Pulp Culture, Science & Engineering, Student Diversity Leaders, Student Government, Triathlon, Yearbook
Chorus, Competitive Sports, Drama Program, Music Program, Performing Arts- Music and Drama