Groton School

282 Farmers Row, Box 991, Groton, MA 01450 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: 978-448-7510
Grades: (Boarding) 8-12 | 372 students
"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 174 girls and 182 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..."

Definition of Terms 
| 2012 School Data
Groton School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 8-12 7-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1884 1906
Campus Size 415 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 372 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 32% 18%
Percent International Students 12% 19%
Percent Students Boarding 87% 67%
Average SAT Score 2080 * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 2200 - 1930 -
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 Casual
Average Class Size 13 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 72% 65%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $289 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $51,800 $44,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $40,150 $24,600
Percent Students on Financial Aid 37% 33%
Average Financial Aid Grant $34,000 $19,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline Jan. 15 Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application No No
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 90% -
Acceptance Rate 15% 60%
Director of Admissions Ian M. Gracey  

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 14 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Crew Cross Country
Dance Field Hockey
Football Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Squash Swimming
Tennis Track and Field

Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 21 24
Extracurriculars
Alliance for Student Harmony Amnesty International
Art Club Book Club
Buddist and Hindu Meditation Group Choir
Christian Fellowship Circle Voice
Debating Society Drama
Environmental Group Gay-Straight Alliance
GCS (Groton Community Service Organization) Grotonian (Literary Paper)
Islamic Society Model UN
Outdoor Club Spirit Committee
Student Activities Committee Student Response Group
Yearbook

College Matriculation:
Year: 2007-2011
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Harvard 30
Georgetown 23
Trinity 12
U. St. Andrews 12
Brown 11
Princeton 11
Stanford 11
Vanderbilt 11
Wellesley 11
Yale 11
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, 35% of the students receive $4 million in need-based aid.

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Groton School
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Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 1.1 mi. away
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Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 12.8 mi. away
Concord Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 14.9 mi. away
Cushing Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 16.8 mi. away
Hillside School
Gr. 5-9 | All-Boys | 16.8 mi. away

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