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The Masters School
49 Clinton Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 914-479-6420

"THE MISSION OF THE MASTERS SCHOOL is to provide the challenging academic environment, that for over a century, has encouraged critical, creative and independent habits of thought as well as a lifelong passion for learning. The Masters School promotes and celebrates academic achievement, artistic development, ethical awareness, technological literacy, athletic endeavor and personal growth..."
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 5-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1877 1900
Campus Size 96 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 415 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 25% 18%
Percent International Students 14% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 40% 70%
Average SAT Score 1890 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 14 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 16 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 74% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $27 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $43,220 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $31,130 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $25,700 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / Dec. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 45% 60%
Director of Admissions Mary Schellhorn
Associate Director of Admissions Tom Rossini
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDance
FencingField Hockey
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
TennisUltimate Frisbee
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 32 23
 
 
Community GovernmentComputer Club
Dance CompanyDelta and Phi Delegates
Dobbs 16Dobbs Athletic Association
DohtersFilm Club
French ClubGlee Club
Gold KeyInternational Club
Junior Peer LeadersM.I.S.H.
MasterpiecesMathematics Club
Model United NationsOnyx
OrchestraOutdoor Club
PamojaPanache
PheonixPoetry Club
Positive RhythmSenior Peer Leaders
SohnsSpanish Club
Student Activities CommitteeTower
Urban ConnectionZetetics
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2009
Hamilton College
5
The George Washington University
5
New York University
4
University of Chicago
3
Cornell University
2
Harvard University
2
Johns Hopkins University
2
Swarthmore College
2
Tufts University
2
Dartmouth / U Penn / Yale
1
School Notes:
  • THE MISSION OF THE MASTERS SCHOOL is to provide the challenging academic environment, that for over a century, has encouraged critical, creative and independent habits of thought as well as a lifelong passion for learning. The Masters School promotes and celebrates academic achievement, artistic development, ethical awareness, technological literacy, athletic endeavor and personal growth. The School strives to maintain a diverse community that encourages students to participate actively in decisions affecting their lives and to develop an appreciation of their responsibilities in the larger world.
  • Profile last updated: 09/30/2009
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