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June 16, 2013
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| Definition of Terms | 2012 School Data |
McCallie School
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Boarding School Avg.
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| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12 | 6-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1905 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 125 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 643 students | 300 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 14% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 6% | 19% |
| Percent Students Boarding | n/a | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1831 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1650 - 2020 | - |
| Average ACT score | 28 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 65% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $64 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $39,285 | $45,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $20,953 | $24,600 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 38% | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Troy Kemp David Hughes |
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| Associate Director of Admissions | Hank Bramblet | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Bowling | Cheering | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Diving | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Rock Climbing | Soccer | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Ultimate Frisbee | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 67 | 23 |
Extracurriculars
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| Amnesty International | Argonaut (Literary Magazine) | |
| Art Club | Asian Film Society | |
| Astronomy Club | Big Brothers | |
| Biodiesel Production Club | Campaigners | |
| Campus Entertainment Committee (CEC) | Chapel Committee | |
| Cheerleaders | Chemistry Olympiad | |
| Chess Club | Chorus | |
| Classics Club | Community Service Committee | |
| Cum Laude | Debate | |
| Drama | Ecology/Recycling Club | |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) | French Club | |
| German Club | Guitar Ensemble | |
| Habitat for Humanity | Handbells | |
| Internet Radio Station | Investment Club | |
| Japanese Club | Jazz Band | |
| Keo-Kio | McCallie Community Council | |
| McCallie Finance Club | McCallie Investment Society | |
| McCallie Literary Club | McCallie Microfinance Fund | |
| McCallie Prayer Ministry | Military History Club | |
| Missionary Committee | Mock Trial | |
| Model UN | Mu Alpha Theta (Mathmatics Club) | |
| Music Appreciation Society | Music Theater | |
| National Honor Society | Orchestra | |
| Outdoor Club | Pennant (Yearbook) | |
| Petition Club | Photography Club | |
| Resident Advisors | Science Bowl | |
| Science Olympiad | Senate | |
| Skeet Club | Spanish Club | |
| SPIRITUALS | Student Council | |
| Student Vestry | TEPS | |
| The International Club | The Tornado (Student Newspaper) | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Wind Ensemble | |
| Young Democrats | Young Life | |
| Young Republicans | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: - | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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