Type
Day
School
Windward School
Siviq Rank#111Los Angeles, CA • Day
Day17 AP Courses
Enrollment
473
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Windward School is a coeducational, non-profit, independent college preparatory day school in Los Angeles serving grades 7-12. The 2025-26 profile reports 473 upper school students, 17 AP and 41 Honors courses, an average class size of 16, a weighted GPA policy (+0.5 for Honors/AP courses), no class rank, mean SAT 1366 and ACT composite 31, and Class of 2025 matriculation to 54 colleges in 24 U.S. states and three countries.
College Counseling
Four Deans of College Counseling: Molly Branch, Becca Larson, Corey Marquetti, and Stephanie Osimiri.
Advanced Coursework
Windward offers 17 AP and 41 Honors courses in 2025-26. Windward School will no longer offer any AP history/social science courses for the 2025-26 school year. Windward upper school students are required to take both AP English courses.
Matriculation Notes
The 109 students in the Class of 2025 matriculated in 54 colleges in 24 U.S. states and three countries; 100% attended a four-year university. The list below reports schools chosen by graduates of the past five years.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
63rd percentile
Higher reported academic program than 63% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Institutional Resources
33rd percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 33% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
27th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 27% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
82nd percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 82% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 7
Profile
Admissions
- Matriculated
- 2,025
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 17
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,366
- Average ACT
- 31
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- We do not rank our students
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- Traditional A-F, 4.0 grading scale. Honors and AP courses are weighted by 0.5 for all grades. All courses are included in GPA except PE, which is Pass/Fail. Transcripts include year-end and cumulative unweighted and weighted 9-12 GPAs.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$81,819,616
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$15,477,594
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$46,444,727
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$98,192
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Asst. Head of School, Director Collegiate Division
Kevin Newman
Institutional
Contacts
Dean of College Counseling
Molly Branch
Dean of College Counseling
Becca Larson
Dean of College Counseling
Corey Marquetti
Dean of College Counseling
Stephanie Osimiri
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
WASC
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
053323
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
Windward School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windward School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Windward School.
How many students are enrolled at Windward School?
The current school profile reports about 473 students enrolled at Windward School.
What grades does Windward School offer?
Windward School currently reports serving grades 7-12.
Where is Windward School located?
Windward School is located in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Windward School a day school or a boarding school?
Windward School is a private school.
Does Windward School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 17 AP courses at Windward School.
Which colleges show up most often for Windward School?
The current school profile highlights American University as one of the top reported college destinations for Windward School.
Does Windward rank its students?
No. Windward says it does not rank its students.
Who leads college counseling at Windward?
Windward lists four Deans of College Counseling: Molly Branch, Becca Larson, Corey Marquetti, and Stephanie Osimiri.
How much financial aid does Windward commit?
The school reports $4.6 million committed to financial aid.
What do Windward’s recent college outcomes look like?
For the Class of 2025, 109 students matriculated to 54 colleges in 24 U.S. states and three countries, and 100% enrolled at a four-year university.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
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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 ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF windwardschool.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/176/download/download_11321636.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Founded Year • Matriculated |
| Official website www.windwardschool.org | Official Website Page | Apr 04, 2026 | Grades Served |
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.windwardschool.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.windwardschool.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.windwardschool.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.windwardschool.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics - Windward School | www.windwardschool.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling - Windward School | www.windwardschool.org/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.windwardschool.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions - Windward School | www.windwardschool.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.windwardschool.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.windwardschool.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| Home - Windward School | www.windwardschool.org | existing |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | windwardschool.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/176/download/download_11321636.pdf | page_scan |
| About - Windward School | www.windwardschool.org/about | supplemental_backfill |
| Careers - Windward School | www.windwardschool.org/about/careers | supplemental_backfill |
| Faculty/Staff Directory - Windward School | www.windwardschool.org/about/faculty-staff-directory | supplemental_backfill |
| Leadership - Windward School | www.windwardschool.org/about/leadership | supplemental_backfill |
| Official website | www.windwardschool.org | existing |
| Learning & Belonging - Windward School | www.windwardschool.org/about/learning-and-belonging | supplemental_backfill |
| News & Publications - Windward School | www.windwardschool.org/about/news | supplemental_backfill |
| Strategic Plan - Windward School | www.windwardschool.org/about/strategic-plan | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 7 | Grades 7 & |
| Lowest Grade | 7 | 7-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 7-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 7-12 |
| Boarding Status | Day | Windward was founded by educator Shirley Windward in 1971 as a coeducational, non-profit, independent college preparatory day school enrolling students in grades 7 through 12. |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | Private | Windward was founded by educator Shirley Windward in 1971 as a coeducational, non-profit, independent college preparatory day school enrolling students in grades 7 through 12. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 473 | 473 UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1971 | Windward was founded by educator Shirley Windward in 1971 as a coeducational, non-profit, independent college preparatory day school enrolling students in grades 7 through 12. |
| School Leadership | - | Asst. Head of School, Director Collegiate Division: Kevin Newman [email protected] |
| Key Contacts | - | Dean of College Counseling: Molly Branch [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | Windward is accredited by WASC |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code 053323 |
| AP Courses | 17 | 17 AP and 41 Honors courses in the 2025-26 school year |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | 17 AP and 41 Honors courses in the 2025-26 school year |
| Advanced Course Notes | Windward offers 17 AP and 41 Honors courses in 2025-26. Windward School will no longer offer any AP history/social science courses for the 2025-26 school year. Windward upper school students are required to take both AP English courses. | 17 AP and 41 Honors courses in the 2025-26 school year. DISCONTINUATION of AP Coursework in Social Sciences: Windward School will no longer offer any AP history/social science courses for the 2025-26 school year. Windward upper school students are required to take both AP English courses. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | Four Deans of College Counseling: Molly Branch, Becca Larson, Corey Marquetti, and Stephanie Osimiri. | Dean of College Counseling: Molly Branch [email protected]; Dean of College Counseling: Becca Larson [email protected]; Dean of College Counseling: Corey Marquetti [email protected]; Dean of College Counseling: Stephanie Osimiri [email protected] |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1366 | SAT REASONING TEST (at the end of Junior year) Mean: ERW 691, Math 675, Total 1366 |
| Average ACT | 31 | ACT (at the end of Junior year) Mean: English 32, Math 30, Reading 32, Science 29, STEM 29, Composite 31 |
| Matriculation Summary | The 109 students in the Class of 2025 matriculated in 54 colleges in 24 U.S. states and three countries; 100% attended a four-year university. The list below reports schools chosen by graduates of the past five years. | The 109 students in the class of 2025, matriculated in 54 colleges in 24 U.S. states and three countries; 100% attended a four-year university (enrollment indicated by an asterisk below). Graduates of the past five years chose to matriculate to the following schools: |
| Top Colleges | - | American University; Arizona State University; Auburn University; Babson College; Bard College; Barnard College; Bates College; Berklee College of Music; Boston College; Boston University; Bowdoin College; Brandeis University; Brown University; Cal Poly SLO; Cal State Dominguez Hills; Cal State Fullerton; Cal State Northridge; Carnegie Mellon; Case Western University; Chapman University; Colby College; Colgate University; Colorado College; Colorado State University-Fort Collins; Columbia University; Connecticut College; Cooper Union; Cornell University; Dartmouth College; Duke University; Ecole Nationale de Cirque; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Emerson College; Emory University; Fordham University; Georgetown University; Gettysburg College; Harvard University; Harvey Mudd College; Hobart and William Smith; Howard University; Idaho State University; IE University Madrid; Indiana University, Bloomington; Kenyon College; Loyola Marymount University; Manhattan School of Music; Mass. Institute of Technology; Middlebury College; New York University; Northeastern University; Northwestern University; Oberlin College; Occidental College; Pepperdine University; Pitzer College; Pomona College; Pratt Institute; Princeton University; Purdue University; Queen's University; Reed College; Richmond University, London; San Jose State University; Santa Clara University; Santa Monica College; School of Visual Arts; Seattle University; Skidmore College; Smith College; Southern Methodist University; Stanford University; Syracuse University; Texas A&M University; The George Washington University; The Julliard School; The New School; University of British Columbia; The University of Texas, Austin; Trinity University; Tufts University; Tulane University; Union College; UC Berkeley; UC Irvine; UC Los Angeles; UC Riverside; UC Santa Barbara; UC Santa Cruz; University of Central Florida; University of Chicago; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Denver; University of Miami; University of Michigan; University of New Haven; University of Notre Dame; University of Oregon; University of Pennsylvania; University of Southern California; University of St. Andrews; University of Virginia; University of Washington, Seattle; University of Wisconsin, Madison; Vanderbilt University; Vassar College; Wake Forest University; Washington University in St. Louis; Wellesley College; Wesleyan University; Williams College; Yale University |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | 2025 | 2025, matriculated |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | We do not rank our students | Class Rank: We do not rank our students |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | We do not rank our students |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | Traditional A to F, 4.0 grading scale, grades are weighted in Honors and AP courses with a weight of .5 given to all grades. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | Traditional A-F, 4.0 grading scale. Honors and AP courses are weighted by 0.5 for all grades. All courses are included in GPA except PE, which is Pass/Fail. Transcripts include year-end and cumulative unweighted and weighted 9-12 GPAs. | Traditional A to F, 4.0 grading scale, grades are weighted in Honors and AP courses with a weight of .5 given to all grades. All courses are calculated in the GPA with the exception of PE, which is Pass/Fail. Transcripts include end-of-year unweighted/weighted GPAs, as well as a cumulative unweighted/weighted 9-12 GPA. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | meaningful_access | meaningful_access |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Reported as a college preparatory day school enrolling grades 7-12.; Offers 17 AP and 41 Honors courses in 2025-26.; AP history/social science courses discontinued for 2025-26; upper school students are required to take both AP English courses.; Mean SAT 1366 and mean ACT composite 31.; 94% of AP scores were 3 or higher; 238 students took 558 AP exams in 22 subjects.; Class of 2026 includes 15 National Merit competitors; Class of 2025 includes 2 National Merit Finalists.; Four Deans of College Counseling are listed.; $4.6M committed to financial aid is reported.; Class of 2025 matriculated to 54 colleges in 24 U.S. states and three countries; 100% attended a four-year university.; Five-year matriculation list includes highly selective universities, but no per-college counts are reported.; Student-body state/country breadth is not reported.; Testing policy itself is not reported, though 78% of the Class of 2026 had an official ACT or SAT score by 9/01/25. |