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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
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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 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 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 410 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 20% 16%
Percent International Students 17% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 40% 72%
Average SAT Score 1240 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1110 - 1360 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 14 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 15 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 74% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $27 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,000 $36,675
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $30,250 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 25,700 $ 16,600
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 5 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 47% 60%
Director of Admissions Mary Schellhorn
Associate Director of Admissions Tom Faxon
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDance
FencingField Hockey
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
TennisUltimate Frisbee
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 33 22
  Extracurriculars
 
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 RhythmRescuing Earth's Environmental Future
Senior Peer LeadersSohns
Spanish ClubStudent Activities Committee
TowerUrban Connection
Zetetics
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2003-2006 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
New York University
10
Cornell University
6
Syracuse University
6
Johns Hopkins University
5
Oberlin College
4
Wesleyan University
4
Carnegie Mellon University
3
Middlebury College
3
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
3
Yale University
3
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: 03/25/2008
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