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Tallulah Falls School
PO Box 249, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 - View a map of this school Map tel: 706-754-0400
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"Tallulah Falls School, a co-education boarding school for grades 7-12. With a student-teacher ratio of 1-11, Tallulah Falls prides itself in offering a quality academic program that ensures the success of every student. Our small class size and close-knit campus community enriches our students both academically and socially..."


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Tallulah Falls School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 7-12 8-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12 Pre-K-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denom. / Christian Non-denominational
Year Founded 1909 1899
Campus Size 500 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 140 students 294 students
Percent International Students 12% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 85% 72%
Average SAT Score 1500 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 11 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 6 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 73% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $36 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $19,000 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $8,500 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 60% 30%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 30 / Sep. 1 Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 50% 60%
Director of Admissions Susan Waldorf
Tish Roller
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 8 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 20 22
  Extracurriculars
 
ArtAstronomy Club
Boy ScoutsChess
ChoirDrama
FCAFishing Club
Foreign LanguageKey Club
Martial ArtsNational Honor Society
Outdoor ClubPeer Tutor
PoetryRecycling
Science OlympiadSenior Citizenship
Student CouncilTri-M
School Notes:
  • "Tallulah Falls School, a co-education boarding school for grades 7-12. With a student-teacher ratio of 1-11, Tallulah Falls prides itself in offering a quality academic program that ensures the success of every student. Our small class size and close-knit campus community enriches our students both academically and socially." - from school website
  • School accreditations: SACS/SAIS
  • Profile last updated: 12/05/2007
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