WCDS began as Westchester Academy in 1967 when a small group of parents who wanted to provide their children with the best possible education established the school. Through a generous donation of land, the school is located on a 53-acre country setting west of downtown High Point and within 20 minutes of Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro and downtown Winston-Salem.

Organized in three distinct divisions, the Lower School (K-5) enrolls students in a traditional elementary program that utilizes a variety of experiential learning activities. The Middle School (6-8) includes a departmental program with a wide variety of enrichment programs. The Upper School (9-12) offers 15 Advanced Placement classes with 100% of the students attending college. There are strong music, arts, and athletics programs through all three divisions, as well as a club program in both the Middle and Upper school, which includes an admissions Ambassador/Blue Key Club and a drama program.

Westchester currently offers 26 sports teams and is a Division 2A member of the North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association. Our varsity teams participate in the Triad Athletic Conference and Middle School teams participate in the Triad Middle Athletic Conference.

There are 75 faculty members with an average of 17 years experience. Described by many parents, alumni and students as “exceptionally dedicated,” over 45% of the faculty have advanced degrees.