"Shattuck-St. Mary’s is a coeducational boarding and day school in Faribault, Minnesota, for students in grades 6-12. Our Centers of Excellence include BioScience, figure skating, ice hockey, soccer,and the arts. Combined with our rigorous college preparatory program, students have what we call "the & Experience" and it is at the heart of what makes Shattuck-St. Mary’s so unique..."
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Shattuck-St. Mary's
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| 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 | 438 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 23% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 16% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 75% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki pants and colored polo shirt) |
Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $15 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $39,950 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $26,450 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $41,950 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Jesse W. Fortney | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Margot Gueldenzoph | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
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: 2004-2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of North Dakota | 7 | |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | 6 | |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 6 | |
| St. Olaf College | 5 | |
| University of Denver | 5 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | 5 | |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 4 | |
| College of St. Catherine | 3 | |
| Loyola Marymount University | 3 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Shattuck-St. Mary’s is a coeducational boarding and day school in Faribault, Minnesota, for students in grades 6-12. We offer the chance to pair the solid foundation of challenging, motivating academics with focused opportunities in athletics and the arts. T Located just 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul our 250-acre historic campus serves approximately 435 students from 39 states and 17 countries. Founded in 1858, Shattuck-St. Mary’s is one of the oldest college preparatory schools in the Midwest. With an average class size of 12, advanced coursework including 14 university credit classes, excellent college preparatory arts programs in theatre, dance, vocal, and instrumental music, we are committed to education at the highest level. The school's curriculum emphasizes maximizing effective student/teacher/parent communications and student-centered learning. Our centers of excellence include a nationally known Hockey Program, a Soccer Academy, a Figure Skating Program, a BioScience Program, an Honors Program, Theatre Arts, Dance, Vocal, and Instrumental Music programs, Pre-Conservatory Strings Program and a Center for Academic Achievement that provides resources for students with mild diagnosed moderate language-based learning disabilities and/or ADHD with average to above average cognitive abilities.
- LD types supported: Diagnosed Mild Learning Disabilities and ADD/ADHD
- School accreditations: ISACS, NAIS, TABS
- Profile last updated: 12/11/2011
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