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The Gw Community School

Springfield, VA

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Religious Affiliation

Not Religious

Student Body

Coed

Enrollment

43 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino2.3%
x
White88.4%
x
Black or African American4.7%
x
Asian2.3%
x
Two or More Races2.3%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 8mo ago

GW Community School emphasizes that each student is unique and learns differently, so their instruction is individualized and student-centered. They describe an authentic, whole-child program built around a college-preparatory curriculum designed to spark intellectual curiosity, supported by rich extracurriculars and a kind, collegial environment where students are accepted and valued.

Admissions

Updated 8mo ago

GW Community School (grades 7–12) uses rolling admissions and states it accepts students throughout the year, including during the school year. Families start by submitting the school’s online contact form to schedule an interview/visit via Calendly with the Director or Assistant Principal (the school notes it does not hold open houses). After the interview, the school provides an information packet with the application; to be considered, applicants submit the application plus a writing sample, a student photo, and an application fee (and related release forms). The school then reviews the completed materials and contacts applicants regarding admission; if accepted, families complete an enrollment contract and pay a registration fee to reserve the student’s spot (forms can be mailed or emailed). The website does not describe a waitlist process or any priority categories for admission.

Admissions Timeline

Updated 8mo ago

Interview: Required
App Fee: $85
School Hours

Updated 8mo ago

8:00 am – 3:15 pm

After-School Care

Updated 8mo ago

Available
After school (starts at ~3:15 PM; varies by elective). Examples shown in the GWCS weekly newsletter: Theatre Elective 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM; History in Movies 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM.

GW Community School lists after-school elective classes (also referred to as “8th period”). The weekly newsletter states these electives meet after school and directs families to elective descriptions and a sign-up link, with timing/date changes confirmed via the GWCS Calendar.

Private school survey

PSS ID A0903717

Community
Suburb, Large
Religious orientation
Nonsectarian
School type
Nonsectarian, regular
Student body
Coed
Enrollment
43 students
Teachers (FTE)
11.5
Student–teacher ratio
3.7:1
Daily instruction
7.3 hours

Student demographics

Hispanic/Latino2.3%
x
White88.4%
x
Black or African American4.7%
x
Asian2.3%
x
Two or More Races2.3%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x

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