You belong at Walden 💛

Walden School fosters a community of inclusion that respects, celebrates, and compassionately champions the culture, ethnicity, race, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender identities of our entire community. We support the personal diversity of each member of the Walden family.

 

Walden has redefined what a private high school can be.
— Walden High School Parent, Class of 2023

Together we'll Be Sure You excel

Walden High School students benefit from an intellectually challenging college-preparatory program. Classes are small, independent work is encouraged, and the curriculum is rigorous and comprehensive. Walden offers a variety of AP classes enabling students to earn advanced college credit; in addition, all high schoolers are supported by an exceptional college counseling program. Walden graduates are prepared for life – both academically and socially – and equipped with respect for both themselves and others.

 
 

 

Discover Walden High School

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HIGH SCHOOL Faculty

FINE ARTS PROGRAM

Athletics

College COunseling

Student Support Services

COURSE offerings

School Profile

ENROLL IN HIGH SCHOOL

 

2024 NICHE BEST PRIVATE High SCHOOL

We are thrilled to announce Walden High School is ranked #3 Best Private High School in Louisville and #4 Best Private High School in Kentucky!

 

AP HONOR ROLL - Platinum Level Recognition

Walden School has been named to the prestigious 2023 College Board AP School Honor Roll, achieving PLATINUM level recognition!

4,570 schools—which represent 30% of eligible high schools—are being recognized for their work creating AP programs that are delivering results for students while broadening access. Only 886 schools (6% of eligible schools) received Platinum level AP School Honor Roll recognition.

 
 

AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Walden High School is an official AP Capstone School! We are the only independent school in Kentucky to currently offer the AP Capstone Diploma Program. The program provides a forum for students to explore their areas of interest in a rigorous classroom environment that expects college-level outcomes in their research.

To earn an AP Capstone Diploma, students have to earn a 3 or higher in 6 AP classes, including AP Seminar, AP Research, and 4 other AP classes they select. Watch the video to learn more about the exceptional program.

 

2023 AP Exam Results

 
Our High Schoolers never cease to amaze me with their ambition and initiative to apply themselves in academics, fine arts, sports and community service. They have an ineffable drive to win the best scholarships, achieve the best grades and ACT scores, place at the top in competitions...and at the same time, they show a deep compassion for others and an altruistic dedication to making the world a better place.
— Pam Zipper, Director of 7th-12th Grade
 
 

HIGH School Highlights

A Walden education includes athletics and extracurricular activities designed to develop a well-rounded individual. Walden graduates are creative and innovative thinkers who value diversity and compassion, and appreciate the role they have to play as culturally and ethically-minded scholars, citizens, and leaders in our global community. 

 
 

Why Walden High School

We asked several of our high school students and teachers about the exciting transition to 9th grade, the new variety of academic, extracurricular, and athletic opportunities in high school, and why the students chose to continue their education at Walden. The testimonials express the genuine foundation of our school culture, a community that embraces diversity, acceptance, and celebration of the individual.

 

meet our Students

Meet our Teachers

 
[I] loved getting to have Mrs. Elder teach me in many different courses over the years! I was particularly fond of her film studies class and the insight she was always able to provide, no matter the topic...
— Class of 2018 graduate
 

2019-23 College Acceptances & Matriculations

Our graduates are accepted into and attend some of the most prestigious academic institutions across the globe. The expansive list below includes the innumerable colleges and universities that accepted our Class of 2019-23 students (colleges in bold denote where they chose to matriculate). Cumulatively, their acceptances included earnings over $18 MILLION IN COLLEGE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS.

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American Musical and Dramatic Academy
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY
BEREA COLLEGE
Bradley University
Butler University
CENTRE COLLEGE
College of Wooster
Colorado State University
Columbia College Chicago
COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
DePauw University
Earlham College
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Elmhurst College
EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE
FLAGLER COLLEGE
Florida Institute of Technology
Franklin & Marshall University
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
HANOVER COLLEGE
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST
Jefferson Community & Technical College
Kentucky College of Art & Design
Kentucky State University
Kentucky Wesleyan University
KENYON COLLEGE
King’s College
Long Island University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University New Orleans
Miami of Ohio (Oxford)

Morehead State University
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
New York University
North Central College
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Ohio State University
Penn State University
Point Park University
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Saint Louis University
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
Spalding University
Syracuse University
Thomas More University
Transylvania University
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
University of Connecticut
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
University of Evansville
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
University of Richmond
University of San Diego
Sewanee: University of the South
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Viterbo University
Wabash College
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

 
 
 
 

 

HIGH School Hours

School hours reflect an agenda that promotes time for both classroom learning and involvement in personal academic and social activities. Normal school hours are extended for High School to accommodate the extra time it takes to be the optimal scholar. Friday hours are shortened to accommodate studying, after-school assistance, and attendance for clubs or athletics.

MONDAY - THURSDAY
8:45am - 3:15pm*
*High School Students with missing assignments or needing additional academic support/intervention are required to remain in school from 3:15-4:00pm Monday - Thursday.

FRIDAY
8:45am - 1:00pm

 

 

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