The Wellington School

The Wellington School
Address
3650 Reed Road
Upper Arlington, (Franklin County), Ohio 43220
United States
Coordinates 40°1′48″N 83°3′48″W / 40.03000°N 83.06333°W / 40.03000; -83.06333Coordinates: 40°1′48″N 83°3′48″W / 40.03000°N 83.06333°W / 40.03000; -83.06333
Information
Type Private, Coeducational
Established 1982
CEEB code 361631
Head of school Robert Brisk
Grades Preschool–12
Enrollment 651[1] (2017)
Student to teacher ratio 8:1
Color(s) Navy     
Mascot Duke the Jaguar
Team name Jaguars
Accreditation Independent Schools Association of the Central States [2]National Association of Independent Schools [3]
Tuition $11,650-$22,750[4]
Website http://www.wellington.org

The Wellington School is a private school in Upper Arlington, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, with students in preschool through grade 12. Founded in 1982 by a group of local entrepreneurs, The Wellington School was the first coeducational, independent school in Columbus. It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. The school’s colors are blue and white, and the mascot is Duke the Jaguar.

The Wellington School was named a Top Workplace by Columbus CEO magazine in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.[5] Wellington was also named Best Private School in the Best of Business poll by Columbus CEO magazine in 2015 and 2016.[6] Head of School Robert Brisk presented at TEDxColumbus on the topic of student engagement in 2016.[7]

Campus

The Wellington School is located at the corner of Fishinger and Reed Roads in the center of Upper Arlington, Ohio approximately 8 miles from downtown Columbus, Ohio.

History

The Wellington School was conceived in 1979 by a group of entrepreneurs with the goal of creating the first coeducational, independent school in Columbus. These entrepreneurs were Ken Ackerman, Harry K. Gard, Bob Holland, Len Immke, George Minot, Dave Swaddling, Dave Thomas, Jack Ruscilli, and Jeff Wilkins. They spent three years refining plans, raising money, finding a property, and recruiting teachers and students. In 1982, The Wellington School opened with 137 students and 19 employees as the first co-ed independent school in Columbus. The first graduating class was in 1989 with 32 students. In 2010, the new 76,000 square foot building opened. In 2012, the Little Jags preschool program for 3-year-olds began.

Academics

Wellington Lower School = preschool (age 3) through grade 4
Wellington Middle School = grades 5 through 8
Wellington Upper School = grades 9 through 12

Athletics

Wellington currently competes in the Mid-State League of the OHSAA Central Region athletic conferences. Sports at Wellington include:[8]

Wellington Athletic Successes[9]

References

  1. ↑ "About Us". The Wellington School. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "ISACS-Independent Schools Association of the Central States".
  3. ↑ "NAIS-National Association of Independent Schools".
  4. ↑ "Tuition and Scholarships". The Wellington School. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "Top Workplaces".
  6. ↑ "Best of Business".
  7. ↑ "TEDxColumbus".
  8. ↑ "Wellington Athletics".
  9. ↑ "Wellington Hall of Honor".
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