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Lick-Wilmerding is a non-profit, independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school.
L-W's central mission is to offer its students a distinctive and exemplary education, the key ingredients of which are: the school's "head, heart, and hands" curriculum, the inclusive nature of its community, and its commitment to society beyond the campus.
Each of these elements is grounded in the principles set forth by the school's founders - James Lick, Jellis Wilmerding, and Miranda Lux.
From the beginning, Lick-Wilmerding served young people from all segments of society, honored work with the hands as well as the head, and committed to contributing to the common good.
Lick-Wilmerding High School inspires students to become self-directed, life-long learners who contribute to our world with knowledge, skill, creativity, compassion, and can-do confidence.
Lick-Wilmerding is a non-profit, independent, coeducational,
college preparatory day school. L-W's central mission is to offer
its students a distinctive and exemplary education, the key
ingredients of which are: the school's "head, heart, and hands"
curriculum, the inclusive nature of its community, and its
commitment to society beyond the campus. Each of these elements is
grounded in the principles set forth by the school's founders -
James Lick, Jellis Wilmerding, and Miranda Lux. From the beginning,
Lick-Wilmerding served young people from all segments of society,
honored work with the hands as well as the head, and committed to
contributing to the common good. Lick-Wilmerding High School
inspires students to become self-directed, life-long learners who
contribute to our world with knowledge, skill, creativity,
compassion, and can-do confidence.
What sports does Lick-Wilmerding High School offer?
Lick-Wilmerding High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Lick-Wilmerding High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
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