School Overview
Data & methodologyOverall
A
Matriculation
A+
Academics
B
Extracurriculars
A+
Community
A-
Reviews
B+
Lick-Wilmerding is a non-profit, independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school.
L-W's central mission is to offer its students a distinctive and exemplary education, the key ingredients of which are: the school's "head, heart, and hands" curriculum, the inclusive nature of its community, and its commitment to society beyond the campus.
Each of these elements is grounded in the principles set forth by the school's founders - James Lick, Jellis Wilmerding, and Miranda Lux.
From the beginning, Lick-Wilmerding served young people from all segments of society, honored work with the hands as well as the head, and committed to contributing to the common good.
Lick-Wilmerding High School inspires students to become self-directed, life-long learners who contribute to our world with knowledge, skill, creativity, compassion, and can-do confidence.
L-W's central mission is to offer its students a distinctive and exemplary education, the key ingredients of which are: the school's "head, heart, and hands" curriculum, the inclusive nature of its community, and its commitment to society beyond the campus.
Each of these elements is grounded in the principles set forth by the school's founders - James Lick, Jellis Wilmerding, and Miranda Lux.
From the beginning, Lick-Wilmerding served young people from all segments of society, honored work with the hands as well as the head, and committed to contributing to the common good.
Lick-Wilmerding High School inspires students to become self-directed, life-long learners who contribute to our world with knowledge, skill, creativity, compassion, and can-do confidence.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$63,250
Enrollment
556
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
42%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Average ACT Score
30
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2020-2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 6 |
| #2 | Columbia University | 1 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 3 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
| #5 | Yale University | 12 |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 2 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 19 |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 2 |
| Parsons The New School for Design | 2 |
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Academics
Sports
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Badminton
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Badminton
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Sailing
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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The Agora
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Animal rights club
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Anime club
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Battlebots club
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Beekeeping club
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Bible study club
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The Agora
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Animal rights club
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Anime club
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Battlebots club
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Beekeeping club
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Bible study club
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Bike club
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Black student union
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Body empowerment club
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Cake4kids club
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Cartoon club
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Cheer club
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Classic Jams club
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Climbing club
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Coding club
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Constitution study club
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Cycling club
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Debate club
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Dessert club
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Dinosaur club
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Drone inovations club
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Education initiative club
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Environmental club
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F.A.I.R
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Farming club
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Gender sexuality awareness
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Girls who code
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Graphic design club
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Grow our own food initiative
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House of cards
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Instrumental club
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Irish club
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Jewish student union
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Junior state of America
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Kaba club
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KIVA club
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Lations unidos
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Lick-wilmerding organization of women
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Maker's club
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Math wizards
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Model UN
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Multiracial club
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Muses
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Ocean bowl team
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OUR guatemala club
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Paintball club
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Pancake club
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Philosophy club
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Pixie stick enthusiasts
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Presidential election club
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Public health club
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Robotics club
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Sci-fi club
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Sewing club
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Songwriting club
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Sparkmob
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Supporting for at the crossroads
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T-shirts making club
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Tea lords
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Tiger jeopardy
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USA club
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Voice
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The waves
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Weightlifting club
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Women in business
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Wood carving club
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Arts
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Chamber Orchestra
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Dance
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Production
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Production
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Chamber Orchestra
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Dance
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Production
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Production
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Songwriting
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Stagecraft
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Painting
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Photography
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Printmaking
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Architecture
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Art
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Mixed Media
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Storytelling
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Contact Info
Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Lick-Wilmerding High School
Tell me a bit about Lick-Wilmerding High School.
Lick-Wilmerding High School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1895 , and currently has about 556 students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.lwhs.org/page.
For more official information, please visit http://www.lwhs.org/page.
Does Lick-Wilmerding High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Lick-Wilmerding High School also have 42% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Lick-Wilmerding High School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 18.06% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 20.9% go to top 25, and about 8.81% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Lick-Wilmerding High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Lick-Wilmerding High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Lick-Wilmerding High School?
The day tuition for Lick-Wilmerding High School in 2024 is
$63,250 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at lwu@lwhs.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at lwu@lwhs.org .
Where is Lick-Wilmerding High School located?
Lick-Wilmerding High School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Francisco, which is about 4 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Francisco International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How do I complete an application for Lick-Wilmerding High School?
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Also it is highly recommended to visit Lick-Wilmerding High School’s official site: http://www.lwhs.org/page or call them at 415-333-4021.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Lick-Wilmerding High School’s official site: http://www.lwhs.org/page or call them at 415-333-4021.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Lick-Wilmerding High School?
Yes, here are few:
Archbishop Riordan High School, Calvary Baptist Academy and San Francisco Adventist.
The closest major city is San Francisco. You can find out more schools near San Francisco here.
The closest major city is San Francisco. You can find out more schools near San Francisco here.
What is the 禁漫天堂 rating for Lick-Wilmerding High School?
The overall rating for Lick-Wilmerding High School is A.
The section ratings of Lick-Wilmerding High School are:
A+ for Matriculation
B for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Lick-Wilmerding High School are:
A+ for Matriculation
B for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a global hub for commerce, finance, and culture in Northern California. With a population of 815,201 as of 2021, it is the fourth most populous city in California and the second most densely populated large city in the U.S. Known for its iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, San Francisco is also a leader in technology, innovation, and the arts, with a thriving economy and a rich cultural history.
Population (2022)
808,976
Cost of Living
Higher than average 89%
Nearby Airport
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