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| Definition of Terms | 2012 School Data |
Shattuck-St. Mary's
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Boarding School Avg.
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| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 6-12, PG | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1858 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 250 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 439 students | 300 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 23% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 26% | 19% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 77% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1690 - 1930 | - |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 65% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $15 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $42,175 | $44,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $28,100 | $25,100 |
| Tuition international students | $44,175 | $42,750 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 53% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $18,300 | $19,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Jesse W. Fortney | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Charlotte M. Smith | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Advanced Algebra II | Advanced Conversation Spanish | |
| Advanced Dance | Advanced French Language and Conversation | |
| Advanced PreCalculus | Advanced PreConservatory Strings | |
| Advanced Studio Art I | Advanced Studio Art II | |
| Advanced Vocal Performance | Advanced World Literature | |
| AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC | |
| AP Chemistry | AP Economics | |
| AP Environmental Science | AP French | |
| AP Language and Composition | AP Latin | |
| AP Literature and Composition | AP Modern European History | |
| AP Physics C | AP Psychology | |
| AP Spanish | AP Statistics | |
| AP Studio Art | AP US Government and Politics | |
| AP US History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Fencing | |
| Figure Skating | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Indoor Soccer | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 16 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Art Club | Crack Squad | |
| Drama | Gold Key Club | |
| Individual Music Instruction | Math Team | |
| Middle School Government | Middle School Mathletes | |
| Proctors | Prom | |
| Robotics | Spectator | |
| Spiritual Life | Upper School Government | |
| Wooden Soldiers | Yearbook | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2008-2012 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | 17 | |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | 13 | |
| Boston College | 8 | |
| University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign | 8 | |
| University of Washington | 8 | |
| University of Rochester (NY) | 7 | |
| University of St. Thomas (MN) | 7 | |
| Boston University (MA) | 6 | |
| Pennsylvania State University | 6 | |
| University of Minnesota - Duluth | 6 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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