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

"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
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 8-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1884 1900
Campus Size 415 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 375 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 20% 18%
Percent International Students 10% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 84% 70%
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 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 30 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 76% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $224 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $46,790 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $35,090 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 35% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $31,423 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 15 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 90% -
Acceptance Rate 19% 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


BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
Field HockeyFootball
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSquash
Tennis 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 28 23
 
 
Alliance for Student HarmonyAmnesty International
Amnesty InternationalArt Club
Bell RingersBook Club
Buddist and Hindu Meditation GroupChoir
Christian FellowshipCircle Voice
Debating SocietyDrama
Environmental GroupFlicks
Gay-Straight AllianceGCS (Groton Community Service Organization)
Grotonian (Literary Paper)Islamic Society
Model UNOutdoor Club
Radio StationSpirit Committee
Step DanceStudent Activities Committee
Student Investment FundStudent Response Group
YearbookZoological Society
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2004-2008
Harvard
27
Georgetown
19
Princeton
17
Brown
16
Yale
16
Trinity
15
U. Edinburgh
14
U. Virginia
14
Vanderbilt
13
Wellesley
12
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.
  • Profile last updated: 10/24/2009
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