Waverly At-A-Glance
Waverly is a nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory, progressive day school that spans preschool through high school.
- Waverly opened in 1993 as a school where children from preschool through 8th grade could grow and explore the joys of childhood learning. The high school was launched in 1997, offering a curriculum approved by the University of California and designed to challenge curious adolescents and prepare them for college and well beyond.
- The Waverly School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California Association of Independent Schools and is a member of The Alliance, POCIS, and A Better Chance.
- Waverly has three separate campuses and a one-acre organic farm within walking distance in Pasadena, California. Our school is conveniently situated off the 210 and 134 freeways.
- Elementary Campus (Preschool‑6) — 67 W. Bellevue Drive
- Middle School Campus (Grades 7 and 8) — 120 Waverly Drive
- High School Campus (Grades 9 – 12) -108 Waverly Drive
- The Waverly Farm -665 South Pasadena Avenue
- Business Office — 124 Waverly Drive
- The school is in walking distance from the Metro A (Blue) Line Del Mar station.
- Student /teacher ratio:
Preschool: 6:1
Elementary school: 12:1
Middle school: 11:1
High school: 11:1 - School Hours:
Preschool: 8:45 a.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Kindergarten — 6th: 8:45 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
7th — 8th: 8:30 a.m. — 3:10 p.m.
9th — 12th: 8:30 a.m. — 3:20 p.m.
Before and after school care is available for preschool through 8th grade. - Faculty:
Elementary school: 8 lead teachers, 8 associates, 6 specialists
Middle school: 5 core teachers, 7 specialists
High school: 12 core teachers, 5 specialists - Summer Program:
Waverly hosts a summer arts camp for elementary students and offers a comprehensive selection of enrichment and academic classes for middle and high school students. - Flexible Tuition:
34% of Waverly’s students are on a flexible tuition plan. Ethnic Diversity:
54% of our families identify as families of color.