Academic Achievements

Beginning in 3rd grade through 8th and in the 11th grade, Walden Students take the Stanford Achievement Test. In 2009, based on national norms, the students average in Reading and Math was in the 81st percentile and in Science was in the 85th percentile. Walden students scored in the top 19% nationally in Reading and Math and in the top 15% in Science.

In 2009, 48% of the Middle School students scored in the 95th percentile or above in at least one subtest (math, reading, science or social studies) in the Stanford Achievement Test and qualified for the Johns-Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Program. 

• 2008-2009 Middle Schoolers took First Place (written assessment) and Second Place (overall) for Jr.  Beta State Convention Quiz Bowl Competition.
• 2008-2009 Middle Schoolers took First Place in the Private School District Spelling Bee.
• 2008-2009 Middle Schoolers took First Place in the MS District Level of Governor's Cup.

High School

Walden teachers are certified to teach 15 Advanced Placement courses. The Advanced Placement Program, generally referred to as AP classes, is administered by the non-profit College Board. AP classes are designed to prepare a student to do college-level work. Seven of Walden's high school faculty members have approved curriculum in subjects ranging from literature, math, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, Spanish, psychology, geography and history.

The students take their AP course exams in May. The tests are designed to measure a student's ability to do college-level work. A score of 3 or above (the top score is 5) indicates that a student is meeting this standard. A student may earn college credit or advanced standing at the college or university of their choice.

• 50% of Walden High School students took 35 Advanced Placement Exams in May 2009
• 94% of Walden students earned a 3 or higher (the national benchmark is 50%)
• 100% of Walden students scored a 5 on the Physics Exam, Calculus BE Exam and Cal Cab Exam
• 100% of Walden students scored 3 or above on the Science Exam, Human Geography Exam and European History Exam
• 72% of Walden students scored a 3 or above on the English Literature Exam

The Graduating Classes of 2008 and 2009 totaling 24 students earned $2.8 million in scholarships (Excluding KEES money and financial aid). To see a complete listing of colleges and universities that Walden graduates have attended, please see the College Counseling Program located under the Schools tab.

After School Activities Support Academic Achievement

• Environmental Club
• Chess Club
• Quick Recall
• Math Team
• KUNA (Kentucky United Nations Assembly)
• KYA (Kentucky Youth Assembly)
• Junior KUNA (Kentucky United Nations Assembly)
• Art Club
• Key Club
• Spanish Club
• Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
• European Film Club
• Cultural field trips
• Honor European trips
• Student Council
• Choir
• Yearbook
• Cross Country
• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Intramural Sports

Our goal each year is to offer our students a wide-variety of extracurricular activities that provide both physical and intellectual challenges. Our offerings are never static. Each year we assess the needs of our student body and the resources in our community to offer balanced and challenging programs. All

students are encouraged to participate.