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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 2009, enrolled at Brown University

2. Class of 2008, enrolled at Boston University

3. Class of 2008, enrolled at Middlebury College

4. Class of 2006, enrolled at Bentley University

5. Class of 2005, enrolled at Columbia University

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The Masters

Boarding School Avg.

Overview:
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)	9-12	8-12
Grades Offered (Day)	5-12	Pre-K-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	No	No
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1877	1903
Campus Size	96 acres	133 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	420 students	278 students
Percent Students of Color	30%	18%
Percent International Students	13%	17%
Percent Students Boarding	40%	70%
Average SAT Score	1980	*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	17	14
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	74%	60%
Summer Program Offered	No	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$28 million	$13 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$45,500	$40,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$32,220	$23,250
Percent Students on Financial Aid	30%	32%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$26,500	$17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Feb. 1 / Dec. 15	Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application	Yes	No
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Acceptance Rate	32%	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

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Community Government	Computer Club
Dance Company	Delta and Phi Delegates
Dobbs 16	Dobbs Athletic Association
Dohters	Film Club
French Club	Glee Club
Gold Key	International Club
Junior Peer Leaders	M.I.S.H.
Masterpieces	Mathematics Club
Model United Nations	Model United Nations
Onyx	Orchestra
Outdoor Club	Pamoja
Panache	Pheonix
Poetry Club	Positive Rhythm
Senior Peer Leaders	Sohns
Spanish Club	Student Activities Committee
Tower	Urban Connection
Zetetics


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
	Link to Matriculation Data

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.
School accreditations: TABS, ISAGNY, Middle States, NAIS, NYAIS
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kara DioGuardi - Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular a
- Nancy Kissinger - Nancy Sharon Maginnes Kissinger is a philanthropist, and the second wife of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. She was a long-time aide to New York governor Nelson Rockefeller before her marriage, recommended to him in 1964 by her future
Profile last updated: 07/02/2010