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The Masters School

49 Clinton Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 -

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"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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1. Class of 2005, enrolled at Columbia University

2. Class of 2005, enrolled at Johns Hopkins University

3. Class of 2004, enrolled at Binghamton University

4. Class of 2003, enrolled at University of Pennsylvania

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The Masters

Boarding School Avg.

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

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball	Basketball
Cross Country	Dance
Fencing	Field Hockey
Golf	Lacrosse
Soccer	Softball
Tennis	Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball


College Matriculation:
Year: 2009	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	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

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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