School Information
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GreatSchools Rating:
7
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Educational Climate:
Above Average
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Technology Measure:
Low
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Type:
Public
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Grades:
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
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District:
Jefferson County School District R - 1
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Students/Teacher:
23
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Students/Grade:
67.7
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Number Students:
609
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Number Teachers:
26
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Number Classrooms:
19
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Expense/Pupil:
$5,600.00 - 5,899.99
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Poverty Level:
6 - 15.9 PERCENT
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Number Computers:
40
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Number PCs:
040
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Number Macs:
0
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Principal:
Mr Tim Matlick
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CHARTER SCHOOL
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
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ESL
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
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YEAR ROUND CLASSES
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VOC-TECH
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ADULT EDUCATION
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NCLB SCHOOL
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BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
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COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
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AYP SCHOOL
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews
School Ratings (56 ratings)
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-02-29
"WWA is a great school that prepared my children exceptionally well for high school and beyond. I was amazed to hear about the number of WWA graduates who are enrolled in IB programs, AP courses or other advanced high school classes. In fact, I can't think of a single graduate that is not in an advanced class. The culture of of the school is amazing. The care and compassion of teachers and administration is admirable. They work well with all student and parents; even those who seemed focused on moving the school away from it;s original mission and vision. I have run into some parents who try to live vicariously through their children and as a result struggle accepting the fact that their kids are kids and at times need to be held accountable. However, they are very much in the minority. The VAST majority of parents care passionately about having their children learn both academic and life lessons! As with any school, I highly recommend that you visit the school and experience the culture. WWA has a community based, back to basics culture that works well for families that want to partner with their teachers to help their kids excel."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-01-25
"Good: WWA is usefully web-enabled -- the web site is informative and a lot of communication is via email. Teachers are generally responsive to concerns. There are a fair number of extracurriculars. The Core Knowledge curriculum ensures adequate coverage in the humanities subjects, and the school is not (yet) totally teach-to-the-test. Homework level seems appropriate -- not too little, not too much. Not-so-good: Science education is weak. Parental involvement is uneven -- a few dedicated insiders, but many who don't and/or can't help or donate. Classroom management is often inefficient, leaving insufficient time for instruction or recess. Teachers are overworked and stressed and they lack the time and resources to innovate. Admin is getting more bureaucratic, and they waste time on Core Virtues assemblies and other ceremonials. Bullying still goes on. Culturally, WWA is a great place for mainstreamers -- i.e., those who are extroverted, churchgoing, of average intelligence, politically moderate to conservative, devoted to organized sports, and settled in the area. If you don't fit this profile, you may find that you're generally tolerated but not really trusted or liked."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2011-01-19
"I love this school! I really can't say enough good things about WWA! This is our 4th year at the school and I currently have a 3rd and 1st grader. I couldn't be happier with the education my children are getting. My kids are challenged to not only do their best, but to BE their best. They know that expectations are high and they know that their teachers (and staff) care about them. Most importantly, my kids LOVE school. They cannot wait to go every morning and have a true love of learning. It is wonderful! One of the most special things about WWA is that it is not just a school, but a community of people who care about each other. We feel so blessed to be connected to this amazing group of teachers, administrators, and families that make up WWA! Choosing a school for my children was a very difficult decision. I must say that I made the best decision when I enrolled them in WWA!"
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2010-10-31
"We chose this school because it offered the opportunity to challenge our oldest daughter and have never been let down. We love the staff and feel very blessed to be part of this amazing community."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2010-10-26
"WWA is THE school of choice. Not only did the teachers and staff challenge my kids in many different ways, they kept them excited to keep learning and wanting to do more. After 8 years of being at WWA, my kids are both in high school now, both are thriving. and both felt VERY prepared for their high school years. Thank you WWA for giving my kids such a strong foundation on which they can build their education not only in high school, but also in college and beyond!"