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Standards and Accreditations

Washburn School earned accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), accreditation divisions of AdvancED (Cognia as of 2020).

NCA CASI, SACS CASI, and NWAC provide nationally and internationally recognized accreditations, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. To earn accreditation, schools must meet NCA CASI’s , SACS CASI’s , and NWAC’s high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school and implement a continuous process of school improvement.

Accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators.

NCA CASI, SACS CASI, and NWAC accreditations are recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the school is meeting nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice.

Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO of AdvancED, the parent organization of NCA CASI, SACS CASI, and NWAC, stated, “The NCA CASI, SACS CASI, and NWAC accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners. Washburn School is to be commended for engaging in this process and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement

Our Mission

Washburn School is a private, nonsectarian, multicultural, nonprofit, value-based, college preparatory Pre-K to 12th-grade school in which English is the main language of instruction. Washburn School fosters a holistic, challenging, and dynamic exemplary English language educational program in a safe and nurturing environment. We educate and inspire our students to reach their full potential and we are committed to empowering them to pursue personal and academic excellence. Washburn prepares students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, precise communicators, ethical leaders, intellectual problem solvers, and caring global citizens.

Meet Washburn School’s Class of 2025 From Ponce, Puerto Rico

This extraordinary group of just 14 seniors has earned remarkable results:
- $9.9 million in college scholarships
- 79 university acceptances across Puerto Rico and the mainland United States
- 4 full-ride scholarships and 1 near full-ride
- An average SAT score 390 points above the U.S. national average
- A perfect 800 on the College Board PAA

Now, they’re heading off to top universities to pursue careers in fields like astrophysics, engineering, biomedical science, architecture, interior design, computer science, aviation, and more.

Keep going — their futures start right below >>>>> ➡️➡️➡️

Washburn Makes History: $25,125 Raised for Cancer Patients in Ponce | First Emerald Team in Years

A student-led movement of compassion and action puts Washburn School at the top of the leaderboard in Puerto Rico’s Relevo por la Vida. With over 65 student donors and dozens of local sponsors, this campaign became a record-breaking moment for the entire southern region.

Washburn 25' Senior Commits to Embry-Riddle for Astrophysics and Astronomy | Earns $192,000 Scholarship + MG James Ursano Private Scholarship Award| Skips First Year Courses After Acing Advanced English and Math in Florida | Honored by Local Mayor

Washburn Senior Earns $1.5 Million in Scholarships, 17 University Acceptances, and Commits to Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for Dental Studies

A proud Washburn student since Pre-K, Neytan Rivas González has received over $1.5 million in scholarship offers and will pursue dental sciences at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.

From Career Day Pilot as a Child to Future Pilot: Alejandro Colón Accepted to Top U.S. Aviation Programs

Washburn Senior Achieves Acceptances in Astrophysics and Astronomy: Accepted to Purdue with Orchestra/Band Scholarship, Michigan, Embry-Riddle, Villanova, Ohio U, and UPR Mayagüez

Celebrating outstanding achievements, Washburn School’s senior Alejandro Negrón Calderón secures prestigious acceptances and scholarships, setting the stage for a bright future in the fields of astrophysics, and aeronautics.

Carlos Felipe García Luna, Senior at Washburn School in Ponce, Puerto Rico Receives $1.2 Million in University Scholarships, Including a Full-Ride Covering Tuition, Housing, and Meals for One of the Most Selective Universities United States

Carlos Felipe García Luna has earned an impressive $1.2 million in scholarships from 10 universities across the United States, including a full-ride scholarship to Haverford College, one of the nation's most prestigious institutions.

Haverford College is known for its high selectivity, with an acceptance rate of just 12%, expected to drop to 9% this year due to the increasing number of applications. Admitted students have an average SAT score of 1490 to 1540. Carlos distinguished himself with his outstanding SAT score, essay, and GPA, securing his place at this prestigious institution.

A Unique Opportunity: Partial and Full Volleyball Scholarships for 9th to 11th Grade at an English Immersion School in Ponce

Huerto Escolar de la National Honor Society en Washburn School Ponce

Nuestra National Honor Society (NHS) ha lanzado un emocionante proyecto de sostenibilidad y emprendimiento: un huerto escolar donde cultivamos nuestros propios alimentos mientras aprendemos.

Lo que cultivamos servirá para:

Vender lo que cosechamos para recaudar fondos con nuestra propia sostenibilidad.
Usar nuestros cultivos para hacer y vender sofrito y alcoholado.
Consumir nuestros propios vegetales en la cafetería de Washburn School.
Aprender sobre cultivo, negocios y sostenibilidad.

COMIENZA TU APRENDIZAJE DE INGLÉS: CLASES NOCTURNAS PARA ADULTOS DESDE EL 4 DE MARZO EN PONCE

Aprovecha la oportunidad de mejorar tus habilidades en inglés conversacional con nuestro curso en la seamana diseñado para adultos. A partir del 4 de marzo, ofrecemos sesiones que no solo te enseñarán inglés, sino que te prepararán para avanzar en tu carrera, enfrentar entrevistas y superar la barrera del idioma en tu vida diaria. Con profesores expertos y un método probado por 26 años, este curso es tu puente hacia la fluidez en inglés. No dejes pasar esta oportunidad de transformar tu comunicación en inglés en un ambiente profesional y acogedor.

Washburn School Senior Achieves Perfect Score on College Board—PAA and 99th Percentile on the SAT Out of Ponce, Puerto Rico

Alejandro Negrón Calderón, Washburn School Class of 2025, achieved a perfect score on the English section of the PAA and ranked in the 99th percentile on the SAT, scoring higher than 99% of test takers worldwide.

Congratulations to the 2025 Washburn School Teacher of the Year!

We are proud to announce that Mr. Melvin Rodríguez Rodríguez, our dedicated Middle and High School Spanish and Theater teacher, has been named Teacher of the Year! He will proudly represent Washburn School at the Private School Convention in San Juan, PR.

Congratulations to Camila Sofia Robles Alberti the 2025 Washburn School Student of the Year Who Will Represent Us in the Private School Convention in San Juan, PR!

¡Última Oportunidad! Matrícula 2025-2026: Solo $200 Hasta el Viernes 10 de Enero

Comunicado de Horario y Ofertas Educativas

Horario Especial: La oficina estará abierta mañana, viernes 27 de diciembre, y también los días 2, 3 y 7 de enero.
Oferta de Matrícula: $200 hasta el 10 de enero para estudiantes actuales.
Clases de Inglés para Adultos: Prueba de admisión por solo $25 y un curso completo de enero a mayo por $395.
💡 Washburn English Institute: Aprende inglés conversacional con enfoque práctico para el trabajo, viajes y más.

📞 Contáctanos: 787-813-1758 o 787-425-3321.

¡OFERTA DE PRE-MATRÍCULA EXTENDIDA ! Hasta el 10 de enero de 2025 Solamente $200 para estudiantes actuales de Washburn School

Washburn School in Ponce Seniors Celebrate Early University Acceptances in October

Enmanuel Hernandez Espinosa received $172,000 in academic scholarships at Iowa State University, Seton Hill University, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and Loyola University Chicago. Alejandro Negrón Calderón was accepted into the 4th best Astronomy and Astrophysics program in the nation at Embry-Riddle University in Florida with a scholarship; Alanis Colón Flores was accepted into the #1 Design and Entrepreneurship program in the nation at SCAD in Georgia; and Marwa Rasheed was accepted into the Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Memphis, with additional acceptances at Methodist University in Tennessee, University of Denver State Metropolitan, and Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania. Valeria Negrón Alvarado adds with acceptances in Northern Illinois University, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Emory and Henry University, and Alfred University in New York with a $108,000 scholarship in her path towards Medicine. In December Carlos Felipe Garcia Luna received a $116,000 scholarship from Loyola University Chicago, a $108,000 scholarship from Loyola University New Orleans, and offers of admission from Marymount University in Virginia, Nova Southeastern University in Florida, and Regis University in Massachusetts.

Marwa Rasheed 2025 Washburn School Ponce Senior: Early Acceptance to University of Memphis for Biomedical Engineering – Second of Many for Washburn Class of 2025!

Congratulations to Marwa Rasheed on her early acceptance into the Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Memphis. A Washburn student since 4th grade, Marwa has excelled as a leader, serving as President of the National Honor Society and earning the Dr. Lopezcepero Leadership Award for the highest GPA in the school for back-to-back years. Another great step in her exciting journey to college!

Washburn School Soccer Program Makes History with a New Home and First Senior Girls’ Team!

We are thrilled to announce that Washburn School has signed an agreement to rent and use the Velódromo de Coamo, home of the Coamo Futbol Club, as the new local stadium for our soccer program.

Washburn School Junior Girls from Ponce Win Back-to-Back Games, Eliminating San Agustín and SESO from Mayaguez to Reach Round Three!

The Washburn Junior Girls Volleyball team delivered an impressive performance, winning two consecutive matches today in the Caribbean School Tournament. They eliminated SESO from Mayagüez at 3:00 PM and then secured another victory against Colegio San Agustín from Cabo Rojo at 7:00 PM, advancing to Round Three.

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Our classroom size policy enhances learning, creates a tight knit family, and foments safety and zero bullying at Washburn School!

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