Life after Bright Water Waldorf School

Bright Water Waldorf School’s first eighth-grade class graduated in 2007. Since then, graduates have gone on to many local public and independent high schools, and beyond this to colleges across the country.

Waldorf education Class of 2020 from high schools across North America - Congratulations and best wishes to all!

For a broader overview of where Waldorf graduates go for higher education, explore “Standing Out without Standing Alone, A Profile of Waldorf School Graduates”, by Douglas Gerwin and David Mitchell, Co-Directors of the Research Institute for Waldorf Education. In brief, at the time they undertook their study (2007) they found that “an impressive majority of Waldorf school graduates pursue and complete degrees in higher education. 94% percent of the graduates taking part in this survey reported having attended college and 88% reported having completed or being in the process of completing a college or university level degree at the time of the survey.” The study also explores the various academic disciplines Waldorf graduates pursue as well as the colleges and universities at which they pursue them.

Learn about notable Waldorf alumni here.

schools our alumni have attended

HIGH SCHOOLS

  • Seattle Waldorf School

  • Northwest School

  • Franklin High School

  • Holy Names Academy

  • Lakeside School

  • Nathan Hale High School

  • Roosevelt High School

  • Garfield High School

  • The Center School

  • The Downtown School

  • Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences

COLLEGES

  • Columbia University

  • Smith College

  • Haverford College

  • The University of Washington

  • Seattle Central College

  • Western Washington University

  • Gonzaga University

  • Elon University

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We love our community of alumni families and want to stay in touch with you through your many adventures in life.

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