Boarding and day school (grades 6–12) in MA specializing in learning differences, ADD/ADHD support, and college prep with small classes
Wilbraham & Monson Academy is a boarding and day school (grades 6–12) in Wilbraham, MA that supports students with learning differences, including ADD/ADHD and mild learning disabilities. The school's Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support services are integrated into its college-preparatory curriculum, allowing students with these diagnoses to access rigorous academics alongside specialized accommodations and personalized advising.
WMA's small average class size of 12 students and 60 faculty members (73% with advanced degrees) create an environment conducive to individualized attention. The school offers 25 AP courses, honors tracks, and a comprehensive advisor program that pairs students with faculty mentors. Students also benefit from dedicated college counseling designed to help them navigate post-secondary transitions, plus access to the school's 400-acre campus, state-of-the-art iLab, and library resources that support diverse learning styles and needs.
Tuition is $78,000 for boarding (includes room and board) or $47,000 for day students. Approximately 45% of the student body receives financial aid, and the school has a 50% acceptance rate. Admission deadline is February 1, with rolling admissions thereafter. Contact Admissions Director Fumio Sugihara at (413) 596-6811 or visit wma.us for more information.
| Year Founded | 1804 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $78,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition includes academic instruction, room and board. Day tuition: $47,000. |
| Total Students | 412 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 73 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
| Admissions Director | Fumio Sugihara |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 50 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 45 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 28 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Crew · Cross Country · Dance · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Mountain Biking · Riflery · Rugby · Snowboarding · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Water Polo · Winter Track · Wrestling · Show More (7) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Atlas Newspaper · Black Student Union · Chess Club · Community Service Team · Dorm Prefects · Fashion Club · Finance Club · French Club · Gardening Club · Global Leaders · Global Scholars · Gold Key Club · Harmonia · Math Team · Model Congress · Model UN · Robotics Club · Science Olympiad · Stone Society · Student Activities Club · Student Government · WMA Design Fellows · Yearbook · Show More (7) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Academy Singers · Chamber Ensemble · Dance · Mosaic Harmony · Technical Theatre · theater · Titan Jazz Ensemble · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Fitness · Instructional Tennis · Outdoor Program · Snowboarding · Tai Chi · Yoga |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · New England Association of Schools and Colleges · Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.wma.us/about/wma-news-events/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1292 |
| Average ACT Score | 27 |
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