The Waverly School
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67 W. Bellevue Drive Pasadena, California 91105 United States | |
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| Type | Independent, Day, College-prep |
| Established | 1993 |
Head of school | Clarke Weatherspoon |
| Faculty | 35[1] |
| Grades | Preschool-12 |
| Enrollment | 360 |
Student to teacher ratio | Preschool: 8:1 Elementary school: 12:1 Middle school: 11:1 High school: 11:1 |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges, California Association of Independent Schools |
| Website | thewaverlyschool.org |
The Waverly School is an independent, co-educational day school in Pasadena, California , with approximately 360 students from preschool through grade 12.[2] Founded in 1993, the school provides a college-preparatory program divided into preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school.[3][4][5]
Accreditation
[edit]The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California Association of Independent Schools.[6] It is also a member of the Independent School Alliance, People of Color in Independent Schools,[7] and A Better Chance.[8]
Programs
[edit]Preschool
[edit]Waverly's preschool program is licensed by the California Department of Social Services, and is designed for children ages 3 and a half to 5 years old. Preschool students spend approximately half the day outdoors in unstructured play. Enrollment is limited to 24 students.[9]
Elementary school
[edit]Kindergarten through sixth grade are taught in self‑contained classrooms staffed by a lead teacher and an associate teacher. Beginning in first grade, most classrooms are multi‑age and dual‑grade (e.g., first and second graders are taught in the same room). The average student-teacher ratio is 12:1.[10]
Middle school
[edit]The middle school contains grades seven and eight. Their curriculum is delivered by multiple core educators specializing in different subjects.[11]
High school
[edit]The high school follows a college-preparatory program. Graduation requirements are aligned with the ‘A–G’ entrance requirements for the University of California. The school is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).[12]
Facilities
[edit]Organic Farm
[edit]The school maintains a one-acre organic farm at 665 South Pasadena Avenue.[13][14] The farm serves as a site for activities such as wildlife observation, science experiments, and writing projects.[13][14] Teachers may request the use of designated garden plots for class activities.[15]
References
[edit]- ↑ K-12 Directory of Schools
- ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". The Waverly School. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Waverly At-A-Glance". The Waverly School. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Timeline + History". The Waverly School. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ U.S. News and World Report. "Wavery School".
- ↑ "The Waverly School - California Association of Independent Schools". www.caisca.org. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ↑ "home". People of Color in Independent Schools. March 21, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Waverly At-A-Glance". The Waverly School. Archived from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Preschool". The Waverly School. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Elementary School". The Waverly School. Archived from the original on November 10, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Middle School". The Waverly School. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ↑ "CIF Participation Census". California Interscholastic Federation Participation Census. August 4, 2025.
- 1 2 "Waverly School's Organic Farm Plants 27 Apple Trees! – Beyond the Brochure". April 24, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- 1 2 Fernandez, Faith (September 4, 2025). "Welcome Back Gathering at the Waverly Farm". Pasadena Schools. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Farm". The Waverly School. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.