Type
Day
School
The Wardlaw + Hartridge School
Siviq Rank#100Edison, NJ • Day
Day23 AP Courses
Enrollment
451
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School 2025-2026 profile describes an independent coeducational college-preparatory day school in Edison, New Jersey, serving Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 with 451 total students and approximately 244 Upper School students. The profile reports 23 AP classes, 24 Honors classes, 9% international students, 48% financial aid recipients, no class rank, and weighted GPAs for Honors and AP courses.
Advanced Coursework
Advanced Topics courses include Capstone Research Seminar and Research in Genetics II as well as some select Independent Study offerings; Advanced Topics: Capstone Research Seminar is viewed and weighted as AP.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
93rd percentile
Higher reported academic program than 93% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
33rd percentile
Lower reported average class size than 33% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
19th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 19% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
15th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 15% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
95th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 95% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
50th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 50% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 12
- Residential Enrollment
- 0
- Day Enrollment
- 451
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 23
- Honors Program
- Yes
Profile
Student Body
- International Students
- 9%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 48%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Wardlaw+Hartridge does not compute rank in class due to the small size and competitive nature of the student body.
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- A student’s GPA is based on grades obtained in their major academic courses. The reported GPA is calculated on a 100-point scale and is weighted for Honors (x 1.025) and AP (x 1.05) courses. Grades are assigned numerically and not by letter.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- The Wardlaw+Hartridge School fully supports its enrolled students. If college admission officers have questions about an applicant’s conduct or any other aspect of an application, we welcome inquiries and discussion.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$19,009,519
Tax year 2023
Net Income
$52,825
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$23,384,588
Tax year 2023
Expenses Per Student
$51,851
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Dr. Corinna Crafton
Head of Upper School
Christine Cerminaro
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Sarah Whitley Homeman
Assoc. Dir. of College Counseling
Alayne Birnhak
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
The profile also states the school holds membership in the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools.
Member
National Association of Independent Schools
Member
College Entrance Examination Board
Member
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Member
Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB
311230
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
The Wardlaw + Hartridge School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Wardlaw + Hartridge School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for The Wardlaw + Hartridge School.
How many students are enrolled at The Wardlaw + Hartridge School?
The current school profile reports about 451 students enrolled at The Wardlaw + Hartridge School.
What grades does The Wardlaw + Hartridge School offer?
The Wardlaw + Hartridge School currently reports serving grades 12.
Is The Wardlaw + Hartridge School a day school or a boarding school?
The Wardlaw + Hartridge School is a private school.
Does The Wardlaw + Hartridge School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 23 AP courses at The Wardlaw + Hartridge School.
How many students receive financial aid at The Wardlaw + Hartridge School?
The current school profile says about 48.0% of students at The Wardlaw + Hartridge School receive financial aid.
Which colleges show up most often for The Wardlaw + Hartridge School?
The current school profile highlights Aberystwyth University as one of the top reported college destinations for The Wardlaw + Hartridge School.
Does Wardlaw+Hartridge report class rank?
No. The profile says Wardlaw+Hartridge does not compute class rank because of the small size and competitive nature of the student body.
How is GPA calculated at Wardlaw+Hartridge?
GPA is reported on a 100-point scale, based on major academic courses, and weighted for Honors courses at x1.025 and AP courses at x1.05. Grades are numerical, not letter grades.
What does a student need to graduate from Wardlaw+Hartridge?
Students need at least 66 credits to graduate, including at least 16 credits per year in grades 9–12.
Who are the college counseling contacts?
The profile lists Sarah Whitley Homeman as Director of College Counseling and Alayne Birnhak as Associate Director of College Counseling.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average Class Size • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF resources.finalsite.net/images/v1760619516/wardlaw/bg7ptgglznwmigdsqzct/2025-26SchoolProfile1016Final.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Day Enrollment • Enrollment • International Students • Receiving Financial Aid • Residential Enrollment |
| Fast Facts | About New Jersey's Top Independent School www.whschool.org/about-wh/fast-facts | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | AP Courses • Average Class Size • Honors Program |
| New Jersey Private, Independent, College Prep School | The Wardlaw-Hartridge School www.whschool.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Founded Year • Grades Served • Student-Teacher Ratio |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.whschool.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.whschool.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.whschool.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.whschool.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics | Private Elementary, Middle & High School at Wardlaw-Hartridge in Edison, NJ | www.whschool.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling at Wardlaw + Hartridge | New Jersey Prep School | www.whschool.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.whschool.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.whschool.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.whschool.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling at Wardlaw + Hartridge | New Jersey Prep School | www.whschool.org/academics/college-counseling | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1760619516/wardlaw/bg7ptgglznwmigdsqzct/2025-26SchoolProfile1016Final.pdf | page_scan |
| About W+H School | New Jersey's Top Private & Independent Elementary, Middle & High School | www.whschool.org/about-wh | supplemental_backfill |
| Faculty & Staff at Wardlaw + Hartridge | New Jersey Private, Independent, Prep School | www.whschool.org/about-wh/faculty-directory | supplemental_backfill |
| Fast Facts | About New Jersey's Top Independent School | www.whschool.org/about-wh/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Leadership at Wardlaw + Hartridge | Private, Independent Prep School in Edison, NJ | www.whschool.org/about-wh/leadership | supplemental_backfill |
| Strategic Development for W+H | A New Jersey College Prep, Private School in Middlesex County | www.whschool.org/about-wh/strategic-development | supplemental_backfill |
| New Jersey Private, Independent, College Prep School | The Wardlaw-Hartridge School | www.whschool.org | existing |
| Mission & History | New Jersey Private School Wardlaw + Hartridge in Edison, NJ | www.whschool.org/about-wh/mission-history | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 12 | The total number of 451 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 includes an Upper School enrollment of approximately 244. |
| Lowest Grade | 12 | 12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 12 |
| Boarding Status | Day | The Wardlaw+Hartridge School is an independent coeducational day school serving 66 communities and is located on 36 acres in central New Jersey. |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | Private | The Wardlaw+Hartridge School is an independent coeducational day school... Our curriculum is exclusively college preparatory. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 451 | The total number of 451 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 includes an Upper School enrollment of approximately 244. |
| Residential Enrollment | 0 | The Wardlaw+Hartridge School is an independent coeducational day school... The total number of 451 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 includes an Upper School enrollment of approximately 244. |
| Day Enrollment | 451 | The Wardlaw+Hartridge School is an independent coeducational day school... The total number of 451 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 includes an Upper School enrollment of approximately 244. |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 7 | Shape Your Future. Shape The World. Student-Teacher Ratio Small class sizes and individual attention are hallmarks of a Wardlaw+Hartridge education. Teachers understand the needs of all their students. Learn More 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio |
| Founded Year | 1882 | Wardlaw+Hartridge School A WORLD-CHANGING PREP SCHOOL SINCE 1882 |
| School Leadership | - | Dr. Corinna Crafton, Head of School |
| Key Contacts | - | Sarah Whitley Homeman, Director of College Counseling, [email protected], 908-754-1882, Ext. 181 |
| Accreditations | - | It is accredited by the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, holds memberships in the National and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools... |
| School Codes | - | WHschool.org CEEB: 311230 |
| AP Courses | 23 | We offer 23 Advanced Placement classes in addition to 24 Honors classes. Not all classes are offered every year, however. |
| Average Class Size | 20 | 20 Year Founded Student Enrollment Faculty with Advanced Degrees Average Class Size Advanced Placement Courses |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | We offer 23 Advanced Placement classes in addition to 24 Honors classes. Not all classes are offered every year, however. Honors and Advanced Placement courses are designated as such in the course title on the transcript. |
| Advanced Course Notes | Advanced Topics courses include Capstone Research Seminar and Research in Genetics II as well as some select Independent Study offerings; Advanced Topics: Capstone Research Seminar is viewed and weighted as AP. | In addition, each year we offer some specialized advanced level courses, which we consider to be on par or beyond AP level for our most dedicated students. These are designated as Advanced Topics and include: Capstone Research Seminar and Research in Genetics II as well as some select Independent Study offerings. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | Aberystwyth University; Alfred College; Amherst College Multiple Students; Barnard College Multiple Students; Bentley College Multiple Students; Binghamton University; Boston University Multiple Students; Brown University Multiple Students; Bryant University Multiple Students; Bucknell University; California State Polytechnic University (Pomona); Carnegie Mellon University Multiple Students; Case Western Reserve University Multiple Students; Colgate University Multiple Students; Columbia University Multiple Students; Connecticut College Multiple Students; Cornell University Multiple Students; Delaware State University; Dickinson College Multiple Students; Drew University Multiple Students; Drexel University Multiple Students; Elon University; Emerson College Multiple Students; Emory University Multiple Students; Fairfield University; Fairleigh Dickinson University Multiple Students; Fordham University Multiple Students; Franklin & Marshall College; George Washington University Multiple Students; Georgetown University Multiple Students; Georgia Institute of Technology; Hampton University; Harvard University; Haverford College; Howard University; Indiana University (Bloomington); Lawrence University; Lehigh University Multiple Students; Loyola University Maryland; Marist University Multiple Students; Marywood University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; McDaniel College; Merrimack College; Michigan State University; Middlesex College Multiple Students; Moravian University; Mt. San Antonio College; Muhlenberg College Multiple Students; New York Institute of Technology; New York University Multiple Students; Northeastern University Multiple Students; Ohio Wesleyan University; Oxford College of Emory University; Pennsylvania State University Multiple Students; Pratt Institute; Princeton University Multiple Students; Purdue University Multiple Students; Raritan Valley Community College Multiple Students; Reed College; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Multiple Students; Rhode Island School of Design; Rider University; Rochester Institute of Technology Multiple Students; Rowan University Multiple Students; Rutgers University (New Brunswick) Multiple Students; Rutgers University (Newark) Multiple Students; Sacred Heart University Multiple Students; Sarah Lawrence College; School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Seton Hall University Multiple Students; Siena College; Skidmore College Multiple Students; St. Thomas Aquinas College; Stevens Institute of Technology Multiple Students; Syracuse University; Temple University; The College of New Jersey Multiple Students; The University of Findlay; Trinity College; Tufts University Multiple Students; University at Albany; University of California, Berkeley Multiple Students; University of California, Davis Multiple Students; University of California, Irvine Multiple Students; University of California, Los Angeles Multiple Students; University of California, San Diego; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Chicago; University of Connecticut; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Multiple Students; University of Maryland Eastern Shore; University of Massachusetts (Boston) Multiple Students; University of Miami Multiple Students; University of New Haven; University of Notre Dame; University of Pennsylvania Multiple Students; University of Rhode Island; University of Richmond; University of Rochester Multiple Students; University of Toronto; University of Virginia Multiple Students; University of Washington (Seattle); Vassar College Multiple Students; Villanova University Multiple Students; Virginia Polytechnic Institute Multiple Students; Washington University in St. Louis Multiple Students; Wesleyan University; William & Mary College; Williams College; Yale University Multiple Students |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | 9 | Our community self-identifies in the following percentages: ... International 9% ... |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 48 | Our community self-identifies in the following percentages: ... Financial Aid Recipients 48% |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Wardlaw+Hartridge does not compute rank in class due to the small size and competitive nature of the student body. | Wardlaw+Hartridge does not compute rank in class due to the small size and competitive nature of the student body. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | Wardlaw+Hartridge does not compute rank in class due to the small size and competitive nature of the student body. |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | The reported GPA is calculated on a 100-point scale and is weighted for Honors (x 1.025) and AP (x 1.05) courses. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | A student’s GPA is based on grades obtained in their major academic courses. The reported GPA is calculated on a 100-point scale and is weighted for Honors (x 1.025) and AP (x 1.05) courses. Grades are assigned numerically and not by letter. | A student’s GPA is based on grades obtained in their major academic courses. The reported GPA is calculated on a 100-point scale and is weighted for Honors (x 1.025) and AP (x 1.05) courses. Grades are assigned numerically and not by letter. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | The Wardlaw+Hartridge School fully supports its enrolled students. If college admission officers have questions about an applicant’s conduct or any other aspect of an application, we welcome inquiries and discussion. | DISCIPLINARY POLICY: The Wardlaw+Hartridge School fully supports its enrolled students. If college admission officers have questions about an applicant’s conduct or any other aspect of an application, we welcome inquiries and discussion. |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | high_access | high_access |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Profile identifies Wardlaw+Hartridge as an independent coeducational day school.; Admissions volume, admit rate, and yield are not reported; score context is strong, with four-year SAT mid-50% ranges of 589-722 EBRW and 585-757 Math, and ACT composite mid-50% of 26-33.; Academic program reports 23 AP classes, 24 Honors classes, and Advanced Topics courses described as on par with or beyond AP level, including Capstone Research Seminar and Research in Genetics II.; AP performance is strong: Class of 2026 students sat for 140 AP exams in May 2025; 88% of scores were 3+ and 62% were 4 or 5.; Only 13% of seniors are allowed to take five APs, described as the school’s most rigorous load; 28% of seniors were approved for more than three APs.; Testing policy for college admission is not reported in the supplied evidence.; College counseling has a named Director and Associate Director of College Counseling, and the school reports NACAC and ACCIS membership.; Student-body reach includes service to 66 communities and a reported 9% international student share; states/countries represented are not reported.; Financial aid participation is high: 48% of students are reported as financial aid recipients.; College outcomes are reported through a five-year matriculation list for 2021-2025, including a broad range of selective and highly selective institutions; detailed counts or percentages are generally not provided. |