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Groton School
Box 991 Farmers Row, Groton, MA 01450 - View a map of this school Map tel: 978-448-7510
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School Notes Overview:


"Founded in 1884 by Rev. Endicott Peabody, Groton's original aims included the intellectual, moral and physical development of its students in grades seven through twelve towards preparation for both college and 'the active work of life.' Now a coeducational, primarily residential school of 178 girls and 175 boys in grades eight through twelve, we set for our students the highest standards of academic achievement, intellectual growth, ethical awareness and behavior, sportsmanship, athletic endeavor and service to others..."


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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 233 schools) for:
  School Resources - Large financial endowment
  Selectivity - Low acceptance rates
  Student Test Scores - High average SAT scores

Definition of Terms
Groton School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 8-12 8-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1884 1899
Campus Size 415 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 353 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 17% 16%
Percent International Students 12% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 90% 72%
Average SAT Score 2080 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 2250 - 1950 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 13 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 20 13
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 76% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $295 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,040 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $31,530 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 34% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 28,918 $ 16,199
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 15 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 90% -
Acceptance Rate 24% 60%
Director of Admissions Ian M. Gracey
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
Field HockeyFootball
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSquash
Tennis 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 28 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Alliance for Student HarmonyAmnesty International
Art ClubBell Ringers
Book ClubBuddist and Hindu Meditation Group
ChoirChristian Fellowship
Circle VoiceDebating Society
DramaEnvironmental Group
FlicksGay-Straight Alliance
GCS (Groton Community Service Organization)Grotonian (Literary Paper)
Islamic SocietyModel UN
Outdoor ClubRadio Station
Scudder's (School Snack Bar)Spirit Committee
Step DanceStudent Activities Committee
Student Investment FundStudent Response Group
YearbookZoological Society
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2002-2006 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Harvard
27
Princeton
23
Brown
19
Georgetown
18
Trinity
15
Yale
14
U. of Virginia
13
Bowdoin College
11
Cornell
9
Columbia
8
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Groton comprises what seem like contradictions. It’s a small school with the resources and programs of a much larger one. School traditions reserve time for sharing modern ideas and diverse personal relationships. An emphasis on developing character, intellect, and leadership encourages the risk-taking that assures student self-discovery. A serene, rural campus provides the location for a lively, fast-paced, and rewarding education. Our students' personal growth, scholarship, athleticism, and artistic talent are nurtured carefully. Annually, 30% of the students receive $3.4 million in need-based aid.
  • Profile last updated: 09/24/2007
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