In all they do, students are both challenged and appropriately supported by an outstanding faculty and staff. Throughout its history, Emma Willard has been committed to enrolling a diverse student body from across the Capital Region, across the country, and around the world. This commitment is honored by significant expenditures in financial aid to assist families that might not otherwise have the opportunity for an extraordinary secondary education. 6.5 to 1 Academic Program College preparatory with Advanced Placement courses offered in all disciplines. Students may also enroll in courses at neighboring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Most students take five courses each semester.
Classes meet four times each week for 40 minutes, though lab sciences, seminars, and A.P. sections meet for varying lengths of time. An ESL program offered at the intermediate and advanced levels supports a small number of international students for whom English is the second language. Class rank is not provided. The grading system uses letter grades with plus and minus notations. Emma Willard's extensive independent study program, Practicum, allows students to pursue classwork at area colleges, career internships, community service, and individualized athletic training and competition off campus for academic credit.