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Belong. Believe. Become. Founded in 1921 as one of the Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia (CSDV), and a member of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS), St. Margaret's offers a boarding and day college preparatory program for girls in grades 8-12.
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St. Margaret's
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Boarding School Avg.
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1921 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 51 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 125 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 12% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 28% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 80% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 7 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 9 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $5 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $43,200 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $16,800 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 37% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $20,630 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Stormy Johnson | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | |
| Golf | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | ||
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School Notes:
- Founded in 1921 as one of the Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia (CSDV), and a member of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS), St. Margaret's offers a boarding and day college preparatory program for girls in grades 8-12. During the regular school year, a diverse student body of 125, representing approximately 13 countries and 18 US States and the District of Columbia, maintains a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, a unique advisor/advisee relationship, and a 99 percent college attendance rate.
- School accreditations: NAIS, VAIS
- Profile last updated: 10/12/2011
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