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Wayland Academy is a co-educational boarding high school in the heartland of Wisconsin, USA. We are located between Madison and Milwaukee and just a short 2 hour drive from Chicago! We have 200 students grades 9-12 & post-graduate representing over 30 countries.
Wayland Academyis a co-educational boarding high school
in the heartland of Wisconsin, USA. We are located between Madison
and Milwaukee and just a short 2 hour drive from Chicago! We have
200 students grades 9-12 & post-graduate representing over 30
countries.Wayland Academy is the epitome of Midwest warmth,
the perfect blend of global culture, artistic growth, athleticism,
and academic rigor. Our signature programs include STEAM, Media
Studies, Environmental Science, and Student Success.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
George E. Taylor - 1879. First African-American to run for the office of President of the United States.
Zona Gale - 1891. First woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1921), for "Miss Lola Bett."
Addie Joss - 1898. Pitcher; Cleveland Naps (AL); Baseball Hall of Fame.
Ned Merriam - 1905. Competed at the 1908 London Olympics (400 Meters); coached track & field at: Iowa State, Texas A&M, DePauw, Yale, and U. of Chicago. Football & Track athlete at Chicago (coached by Amos Alonzo Stagg).
Raymond Patterson - 1940. President/G.M., Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks (NBA), and Wayland Academy.
Susan Peterson - 1963. First female TV correspondent assigned to the White House; Communications Consultant.
Rick Fliehr - 1968. Professional wrestler (as Rick "Nature Boy" Flair).
Mikki Hebl, PhD - 1987. Professor, Rice University; Motivational Speaker.
The acceptance rate of Wayland Academy is 22%, which is lower than the national average of 93%. Wayland Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Wisconsin with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Wayland Academy?
Wayland Academy famous alumni include: George E. Taylor, Zona Gale, Addie Joss, Ned Merriam, Raymond Patterson, Susan Peterson, Rick Fliehr, Mikki Hebl, PhD, Uzma Samadani, MD, PhD and Kira Salak.
Does Wayland Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Wayland Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Wayland Academy offer?
Wayland Academy offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Wayland Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Wayland Academy?
The application deadline for Wayland Academy is Feb. 1 / May. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 / May. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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