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St. Paul's School is committed to educating the whole person and preparing students to make contributions to a changing and challenging world. The philosophy of St. Paul's School defines education as all of the structured experiences in which students participate: course work, athletics, activities, and our life together as a fully residential school. These opportunities involve valuable interaction between faculty, students, and staff.
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St. Paul's School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1856 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 2000 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 539 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 38% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 18% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 100% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 2049 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1900 - 2210 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 12 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 74% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $437 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,175 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 36% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $41,660 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 89% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 16% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Scott P. Bohan | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Tim Caryl-Klika | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 12 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Advanced Biology: Human Anatomy & Physiology | Advanced Biology: Limnology & Marine Biology | |
| Advanced Biology: Molecular Biology | Advanced Biology: Terrestrial Ecology | |
| Advanced Chemistry | Advanced Chinese | |
| Advanced French | Advanced German | |
| Advanced Japanese | Advanced Latin | |
| Advanced Mathematics Seminar | Advanced Photography | |
| Advanced Physics I | Advanced Physics I-2H | |
| Advanced Portfolio: Drawing and Painting | Advanced Portfolio: Sculpture | |
| Advanced Spanish | Calculus 1-2H | |
| Linear Algebra | Mathematics Seminar Honors | |
| Vector Calculus | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Nordic Skiing | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2006-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Harvard University | 21 | |
| Columbia University | 20 | |
| Georgetown University | 19 | |
| University of Pennsylvania | 17 | |
| Yale University | 17 | |
| Dartmouth College | 16 | |
| Stanford University | 16 | |
| Brown University | 15 | |
| Middlebury College | 15 | |
| Princeton University | 15 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- St. Paul's School is committed to educating the whole person and preparing students to make contributions to a changing and challenging world. The philosophy of St. Paul's School defines education as all of the structured experiences in which students participate: course work, athletics, activities, and our life together as a fully residential school. These opportunities involve valuable interaction between faculty, students, and staff. In addition to its academic curriculum, St. Paul's School requires participation in four other areas of community life to complement the academic endeavors of our students: the Residential Life Program, the Community Outreach Program, Athletics, and the Chapel Program. The School's commitment to education and caring for the whole person, as reflected in this all-encompassing view of education, supports and nurtures the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and emotional development of our students.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Kerry - U.S. Senator, Massachusetts
- Garry Trudeau - Cartoonist, Doonesbury
- Robert Mueller - Director, FBI
- Lorene Cary - Author/Speaker
- Jeff Halpern - NHL All-Star
- Hobey Baker - Renowned hockey star and World War I war hero
- Edward Harkness - Philanthropist
- William Randolph Hearst - Newspaper publisher
- Nick Stoller - Filmmaker and Producer
- Profile last updated: 08/30/2011
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