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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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:

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Dance
Fencing Field Hockey
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 32 24
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 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
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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:
    • 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: 10/18/2011

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