The Community
» Just outside the capital city of Salem, Oregon in the Willamette Valley
» Located on a scenic 45-acre campus
» Has hosted students from 38 countries over the past 60 years
» International students represent 15% of the high school student body
» 20% of high school students reside in the dormitory

The School
» Comprehensive Middle School & High School
» Established in 1945
» Currently enrolling 250 students (grades 6-12)
» Student/teacher ratio of 16:1
» Fully accredited through the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, the Oregon Department of Education, and the Mennonite Education Agency
» Mission is to equip students for a life of faith and learning
» Core values: Christ-centered, academic excellence, nurturing community, peace & service, and enrichment opportunities

The Curriculum
» College-preparation academic program
» Regular (not block) schedule with a 7 period day/5 days per week
» Minimum of 25 credits required for graduation
» Advanced classes offered in Science, Math, English, & Social Studies
» Use an unweighted 4.0 grading and class ranking system

Test Scores
» 2007-2008 SAT I scores (from 19 Junior & Seniors, excluding international students):

Critical Reading Average: 563 (low 380 | high 690) National Average: 502
Math Average:                    540 (low 380 | high 690) National Average: 515
Writing Average:               528 (low 380 | high 680) National Average: 494

College Attendance History
» Over 85% of WMS graduates attend a college or university after graduation