Quick Facts

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 65 years
» International students represent 14% of the high school student body
» 24% of high school students reside in the dormitory
The School
» Comprehensive middle school & high school
» Established in 1945
» Currently enrolling 235 students (grades 6-12)
» Student/teacher ratio of 15:1
» Fully accredited through the Northwest Accreditation Commission, the Oregon Department of Education, and the Mennonite Education Agency
» Mission is to equip students for a life of faith and learning
» Distinctives: 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 all core departments
» Use an unweighted 4.0 grading and class ranking system
College Attendance History
» Over 85% of WMS graduates attend a college or university after graduation
» WMS graduates have attended colleges/universities such as:
| Arizona State University | Michigan State University | Taylor University |
| Azusa Pacific University | Musicians Institute | University of Alberta |
| Bethel College | Northwest University | University of Notre Dame |
| Biola University | Northwest Nazarene University | University of Oregon |
| Boston University | Oregon State University | University of Portland |
| Corban University | Penn State University | University of Washington |
| Cornell University | Pepperdine University | Villanova University |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Purdue University | Warner Pacific College |
| George Fox University | Rice University | Washington State University |
| Goshen College | Seattle Art Institute | Western Oregon University |
| Indiana University | Seattle Pacific University | Whitman College |
| LeTourneau University | Simpson College | Willamette University |
| Linfield College | Syracuse University |