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Changing The Lives Of Bright & Gifted Students with Learning Differences 

...because
not all
great minds think alike. 

Wye River fully engages each student in challenging educational experiences that build their skills and self-confidence to position them for success and fulfillment in all walks of life. Students come to discover their strengths and find the right level of support to achieve their education goals. Please take a moment to learn more about us and the diverse student community we serve. 

Wye River Upper School students sitting on front steps of school entrance in Centreville, MD
Students learning in outdoor classroom on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay near Centreville, MD
WRUS Students learning in outdoor classroom near Centreville, MD
Mr Martinez, our Director of MakerSpace, teaching students to collaborate in the creation of hands-o
Student smiling on staircase of building
Wye River Upper School student working on MakerSpace project
Wye River Upper School Student and Teacher playing guitar during individual music lesson
Wye River Upper School Students engaging with teacher during outdoor lesson
Wye River Upper School students on field trip to downtown Centreville, Maryland
Students playing with dog in gymnasium
Wye River Upper School Campus located at 316 S Commerce Drive, Centreville, MD 21617

Fast Facts About WRUS

11 Counties

11 Counties

Number of Counties Represented Across Region

8 Students

8 Students

Average Class Size

National & Regional Accreditation

National & Regional Accreditation

MSDE Certificate of Approval for Elementary grade 8 and secondary grades 9-12, Accredited by AIMS
and MSA-CESS

55 Students

55 Students

Average Student Body Population

Diverse Post-Graduation Paths

Diverse Post-Graduation Paths

Graduates attend 2-year and 4-year college programs, vocational schools, internship programs and the workforce.

5:1 Ratio

5:1 Ratio

Small Student to Teacher Ratio

Dual-Enrollment Program

Dual-Enrollment Program

Juniors and Seniors can earn college credits, while enrolled in high school.

Discover what sets Wye River Upper School apart as an exceptional learning environment for  students in grades 8-12. 


What's Happening at WRUS

At Wye River Upper School, we are committed to providing an education that goes beyond the walls of our school. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and there are many ways to engage with our community through the sharing of stories and resources, including events, news, and profiles of our students and faculty. We invite you to read more about our school, our mission, and the people who make up our vibrant community.

Large gymnasium with stage for performing arts at the far end

Upcoming Events

  • Building Coping Skills
    Building Coping Skills
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    A parent guide to understanding and strategies to offset stress and anxiety in adolescence with Bradley S. Beam, PhD and Duane Michael Isava, PhD, NCSP.
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Take Your Next Step To Enroll

We believe that every student has the potential to achieve greatness here at Wye River. We are committed to providing a first-rate education. If you are interested in applying, you can trust us to provide you with the necessary steps to make the admissions process go smoothly.  We are excited to have you on campus and cannot wait to see you reach your full potential.

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