Academics

Since 1855, Wayland Academy has been dedicated to the education of young people.

Liberal arts curriculum is the foundation of academics at Wayland, giving our students a time-tested education to last them a lifetime. We believe in blending tradition with innovation, ensuring our students have an array of modern learning opportunities in addition to the classics.

The four Corinthian pillars of Wayland Hall symbolize the four pillars of a Wayland education: Scholarship, Faith, Health, and Service. These are ever-present in our curriculum, as they are essential to developing well-rounded individuals.

Wayland Academy’s faculty and staff members are invested in the success of each individual student. Their primary goal is preparing young adults for lives of purpose through the pursuit of knowledge and development of character. From our classrooms to our athletic teams, to our residence halls and community activities, our teachers are highly engaged. Our personal learning program focuses on using a customized plan to support growth in areas of challenge.

With 20+ AP offerings and a range of options in athletics and the arts, Wayland offers more opportunities to explore than one student could ever seize. In exploring talents, growing in leadership, and finding ways to shine, students not only develop the material for an outstanding college application, but also the interpersonal skills needed to thrive.

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Exceptional Faculty

Students and faculty venture beyond rote learning and into critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Wayland’s teachers are deeply knowledgeable in the subjects they teach, and deeply compassionate when it comes to their students. It’s a powerful combination—for many kids, it’s the biggest difference between Wayland and other schools. With a student-faculty ratio of 6:1, teachers get to know every single student and respond to the needs and strengths of each individually. As coaches, mentors, dorm parents, and advisers to campus clubs, the Academy’s faculty—90 percent of whom live on campus—are much more than teachers. They are an integral part of students’ lives.

The Right Level of Challenge

Wayland's three levels of instruction—College Preparatory (CP), Honors (H), and Advanced Placement (AP)— allow each student to customize their education to suit their academic needs. Their individualized curriculum plan elevates their understanding to push them to the next level of learning. Our faculty holds students to ambitious standards, and students expect a lot of themselves and each other. The result is a driven environment that inspires achievement and instills the value of lifelong learning.

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