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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