Academic excellence is at our core. Students thrive in a learning environment that empowers them through meaningful experiences forstering confidence in school, community and life. 

VISION, MISSION, VALUES

  • VISION
    Walker graduates are leaders who excel in a diverse and ever-changing world.
  • MISSION
    The Walker School inspires transformative learning through meaningful relationships, academic excellence and unique opportunities.
  • VALUES
    Curiosity, Dignity, Honor, Kindness

OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Walk through our campus on a busy school day, and our vibrant spirit is unmistakable. We spark creative thinking, foster inclusion and promote a shared commitment to excellence championed by our devoted teachers and staff. 

Walker students stand out because they are deeply engaged. Their confidence grows as they take on academic challenges. We nurture a culture of exploration, encouraging curiosity about the world beyond the classroom. Our students gain experiences that shape them academically and influence how they engage with the broader world.

Our greatest challenge, and our greatest strength, is preparing students for a future that is constantly evolving, full of jobs and opportunities yet to be imagined. You will know a Walker student when you meet one. Whether it is their confident handshake, inspired performance, achievement in class or on the field or dedication to service – Walker students shine.

#WALKERWOLVERINES

Hunter Nourzad, Class of 2018, Kansas City Chiefs, Graduate of Cornell and Penn State

“I started at Walker in fifth grade and played a variety of sports through Middle School.
Football and lacrosse were my main sports in Upper School, and going into my senior year, I was trying to use football to further my education. I knew that I wanted to do engineering, so it came down to Columbia and Cornell. I didn’t want to go to school in New York City, so I went to Cornell where I graduated with a degree in engineering (Hunter then went to Penn State where he earned his master’s degree in Business Administration.) I’m proud to be a Wolverine because I still have really good friends from my time here. Walker is a very academically focused school, and the skills I learned to succeed academically at Walker allowed me to mature and grow as a college student. The culture here is really good, and when you look back and understand all of the things Walker does well when it comes to school and being able to balance school and athletics and also have a diverse population where you can meet new people and succeed in this environment, that’s what makes me most proud to be a Wolverine.”

FAMILY VOICES

Family Testimonial - Bethany, Class of 2029

Bethany has been at Walker since Early Learners, so it’s been 11 years. We were looking for an independent school option because the schools in our zone are not the worst, but not the best, either. We have one child, and we were not willing to experiment. We visited Walker and knew it was where we wanted to be from the time Admission Director Katherine Harrison met us at the door. It was
absolutely the best choice. And that’s not just us – Bethany loves it here. We have gained a community for Bethany and for us. I think Walker’s biggest strength is their focus on the whole child. You will get a robust education, but you can also walk away knowing that your kid is going to be a good human.

Latrese and TJ Ferguson (Bethany, Class of 2029)

 

FAST FACTS

  • 70% of Faculty have advanced degrees
  • 8 theater productions a year
  • 18 science and robotics labs
  • 3 international exchange programs
  • 72% of students in grades 6-12 play a sport
  • 100% of students accepted into college
  • 26 AP courses offered
  • 5 art studios on campus
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NEWS AND EVENTS