30 School Street, Tilton, NH 03276 - 
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"Founded in 1845, Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. We have 255 students consisting of 64 day and 191 boarding from 22 states and 19 countries. With a small student body and dedicated staff, we are focused on helping every student realize the power of his or her own potential. Our programs and community are geared toward embracing the unique attributes each student brings to the table and helping them push their own boundaries, tap into their potential, and prepare for a full and rewarding life."
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Tilton School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1845 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 146 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 250 students | 296 students |
| Percent International Students | 20% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 76% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1486 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 19 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 43% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $16 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $44,900 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $25,900 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19,572 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Beth Skoglund | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Candace Landroche | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Biology | AP Calculus AB | |
| AP Calculus BC | AP Chemistry | |
| AP English Language | AP English Literature | |
| AP European History (supervised on-line) | AP French Language | |
| AP Physics | AP Psychology | |
| AP Spanish Language | AP Statistics | |
| AP Studio Art (Independent Study) | AP U.S. History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Cycling | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Mountain Biking | Snowboarding | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Tennis | Wrestling | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 22 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| A Cappella | Admission Ambassador | |
| Adopt-a-Highway | American Red Cross | |
| Center for Leadership | Debate | |
| Dorm Proctor | Literary Magazine | |
| Mountain Biking | Newspaper | |
| Outdoor Program | Oxfam America | |
| Recycling | Spaulding Youth Center | |
| Stage Band | Strength and Conditioning Pogram | |
| The Bread and Roses Soup Kitchen | The Tilton-Northfield Youth Assistance Program | |
| Tilton Arts Coalition | Toys for Tots | |
| Winter Wilderness | Yearbook | |
School Notes:
- Tilton combines academic rigor with social, creative and athletic opportunity to enable every student to tap into the power of his or her potential, preparing them for the best colleges and universities and preparing them for life.
- School accreditations: TABS, AISNE, NAIS, ISANNE, NEASC
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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