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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The Masters School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 96 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 438 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 30% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 16% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 35% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * 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 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $25 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $47,780 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $33,830 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 25% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $26,000 | $18,500 |
| 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 | 40% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mary Schellhorn | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Tim Custer | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Fencing | Field Hockey | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 32 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| 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 | 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: |
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| Year: 2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| 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 | ||
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.
- School accreditations: TABS, ISAGNY, Middle States, NAIS, NYAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
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- 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: 10/18/2011
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