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"The MacDuffie School is a rigorous college preparatory school for grades 6 – 12 whose mission is to foster in all students the intellectual habits of mind, high ethical standards and respect for diversity required for becoming morally responsible and effective individuals in their personal lives, careers and communities and beyond..."
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The MacDuffie School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1890 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 15 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 200 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 24% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 28% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 21% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1720 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1550 - 1910 | - |
| Average ACT score | 26 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 10 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 71% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $40,995 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $23,250 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Linda Keating Susan Clayton |
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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 | 10 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Calculus | English Language and Composition | |
| English Language and Literature | European History | |
| French | Latin | |
| Spanish | Statistics | |
| US History | World History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Ballet | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Field Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Tennis | |
| Volleyball | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2004-2008 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Massachusetts, Amherst | 10 | |
| Boston University | 8 | |
| Simmons College | 6 | |
| Wheaton College | 6 | |
| Assumption College | 4 | |
| College of the Holy Cross | 4 | |
| George Washington University | 4 | |
| Suffolk University | 4 | |
| University of Illinois | 4 | |
| Western New England College | 4 | |
School Notes:
- The MacDuffie School is a rigorous college preparatory school for grades 6 – 12 whose mission is to foster in all students the intellectual habits of mind, high ethical standards and respect for diversity required for becoming morally responsible and effective individuals in their personal lives, careers and communities and beyond.
- There is nothing typical about a MacDuffie student. Each is an individual – not to be molded to fit some kind of norm, but encouraged to be independent, thoughtful and articulate, to understand the value of study and organization, of expression and debate, and to respect each other and the planet on which we live.
- Ask MacDuffie students what they like most about their school and the answer is the warm atmosphere and friendly relationship between faculty and students. This is a community where we respect and learn from each other.
- MacDuffie’s urban campus is located on 14 beautiful hilltop acres 25 miles from Hartford, 90 miles from Boston, 150 miles from New York City and a million miles from other prep schools. MacDuffie is a place where we embrace and celebrate differences, where students from all over the world share their cultures with the local day student population, and where all are able to explore their known and yet to be discovered talents in a safe and supportive environment. Our location in the heart of the Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts provides ample opportunity to expand the wall of the classroom to the halls of local universities, libraries, museums, mountains, streams and beyond.
- School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Betsy Bernard - former President of AT & T
- Profile last updated: 07/08/2010
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