Windermere Preparatory School
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| Coordinates | 28.477222°N 81.568333°W / 28.477222; -81.568333 |
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| Type | Private, coeducational |
| Motto | Veritas, Virtus, Unitas |
| Established | 2000 |
| Head of school | Dr. Mitchell Salerno |
| Faculty | 120 |
| Number of students | 1,800 (PK–12) |
| Campus | Urban, 48 acres (190,000 m2) |
| Color(s) |
Red, White, and Blue |
| Mascot | Lakers |
| Tuition | $20,995 (1-5), $23,295 (6-8), $25,595 (9-12) |
| Website | www.windermereprep.com |
Windermere Preparatory School is a private, coeducational PK–12 college preparatory school in Lake Butler, an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, within the Orlando metropolitan area. Established in 2000 and in proximity to the Town of Windermere, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools, Florida Council of Independent Schools, and International Baccalaureate World School. It is a part of the Nord Anglia Education network.
History
The school opened on September 5, 2000, using temporary classrooms, with an enrollment of 184 students and 25 teachers. Today, that enrollment has grown to 1,520 students including day and boarding on a 48-acre (190,000 m2) campus on Lake Cypress.
Presently, WPS employs over 160 faculty and staff.
In 2016 it had 1,200 students. In 2021, the school reported 1,800 students.
Academics
Windermere Preparatory School offers PK3 – Grade 12 education, plus boarding for Grades 7–12 under the Nord Anglia Education Family of Schools.
Activities
Athletics
Windermere Prep competes in Florida High School Athletic Association's Legislative Division 16.
In 2007, a player on the boys golf team won the FHSAA Regionals, and went on to finish 31st at the FSHAA State Finals. The Windermere Prep Blue basketball team came in second place and the Red Team came in 1st place in each of their leagues. In 2016, the Windermere Prep Boys Varsity Basketball Team won the Florida State Championships and the city of Windermere named March 8, 2016 "Windermere Prep State Championship Day."
From 2013 to 2015, an individual distance runner won 6 state titles in both cross country and track & field. Won the state championship two years in a row at cross country, 1600m run, and 3200m run.
Robotics Team
WPS also has a robotics team that competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition. In 2006, Team 1649, aka Team EMS (Engineers Mentoring Students), won the FIRST Florida Regional. It also won the FIRST Florida Regional in 2009, and went on to finish as semifinalists at the FIRST Championship, ranking 18th worldwide. Along with regional champion awards, the team has been recognized with other awards such as the Rookie All Star Award, Innovation in Control Award, Judge's Award, and most recently the 2011 Florida Regional Creativity Award.
Girls Golf Team
In 2010 and 2011, the girls golf team won back to back FSHAA State Championships led by Shannon Aubert, the individual winner of the state championship. The girls team has produced many college golfers that went on to compete at schools like Stanford, Georgetown, Florida, and Rollins.
Boys Golf Team
In 2010, the boys golf team won the district and regional championship earning the schools first team bid to the state championship. The team repeated this accomplishment in 2011 reaching the state championship for back to back years.
Notable alumni
- Spencer Pigot, auto racing driver
- Fanbo Zeng, professional basketball player