About Westfield Preparatory Academy
A 62-year legacy of academic rigour, character formation, and preparing young people to lead with purpose.
Our Mission
Westfield Preparatory Academy exists to cultivate intellectually curious, morally courageous, and socially responsible young people prepared to thrive in college and beyond.
Founded in 1962 by a group of educators who believed that rigorous academics and strong character are inseparable, Westfield has grown from 48 students in a converted farmhouse to a premier independent school serving 720 students across a 45-acre campus.
Our Core Values
- Intellectual Rigour — We expect excellence because we believe every student is capable of it. Our curriculum is demanding, our standards are high, and our support is unwavering.
- Integrity — The Westfield Honour Code isn't just words on a wall. It's the foundation of how we learn, teach, and live together as a community.
- Service — Every student completes 200 hours of community service by graduation. We learn by doing, and we lead by serving.
- Resilience — We teach students to embrace challenge, learn from failure, and persist through difficulty. These are the skills that matter most beyond the classroom.
Our Story
Six decades of building scholars, leaders, and citizens.
Founded
Dr. William Westfield opens the school with 48 students and 6 teachers in a converted farmhouse, driven by the belief that every young person deserves an education of depth and rigour.
New Campus
The school moves to its current 45-acre campus with purpose-built facilities. Enrolment reaches 300 students. First athletic complex and science wing completed.
AP Excellence
Westfield is recognised as a College Board AP School of Distinction. The AP programme expands to 20 courses with a pass rate above 90%.
STEM Innovation
$8M STEM Innovation Centre opens with robotics lab, biotech suite, and computational research facility. Partnerships with MIT and Stanford established.
Record Results
47 National Merit Scholars, 99% college acceptance rate, $18.2M in scholarships. New $12M athletic complex and performing arts centre under construction.
Our Leadership Team
Experienced educators committed to every student's success.
Dr. Michael Harrison
Principal
Ed.D. Columbia University. Former Head of Upper School at Phillips Exeter. 25 years in independent school education. National Association of Independent Schools board member.
Ms. Sofia Rodriguez
Vice Principal, Academic Affairs
M.Ed. Stanford. AP Programme Director for 12 years. Led the expansion to 28 AP courses. College Board AP Advisory Committee member.
Mr. David Thompson
Dean of Students
M.A. Georgetown. Former NCAA Division I coach. Designed our restorative justice programme and leads the student honour council.
Dr. Emily Nguyen
Director of College Counselling
Ph.D. UC Berkeley. Former admissions officer at Stanford and Yale. Guides our seniors through the college application process with a 99% acceptance rate.