One of the premier boys schools in the nation, McCallie has provided rigorous college preparation in a Christian context since 1905. McCallie is an achievement-oriented community that encourages boys to strive toward academic excellence and commit to a student-administered honor system. McCallie offers a coordinate program with Girls Preparatory School, AP courses in all disciplines, an extensive weekend activities program, 14 competitive varsity sports, and 39 different intramural tournaments... Featured: McCallie School
 
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Proctor Academy
P.O. BOX 500, Andover, NH 03216 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 603-735-6212

Proctor is nationally known for its innovative experiential programs, community of individuals, and its balance of academic rigor with structured support. AP and honors sections complement learning skills in this unique 3,000-acre school. Strong visual and performing art offerings challenge accomplished artists and encourage novices. Competitive athletics include teams in most sports. Opportunities for students to study off-campus include trimesters in France, Spain, our Mountain Classroom, or Ocean Classroom. Motivation, passion for activity, and strong character are key to admission.
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1848 1900
Campus Size 3000 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 349 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 13% 18%
Percent International Students 7% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 80% 70%
Average SAT Score 1660 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1490 - 1790 -
Average ACT score 23 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Bi-Monthly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Casual
(Neat and Clean) 		Casual
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 65% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $24 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $41,300 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $25,700 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 26% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $26,000 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / Jan. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 54% -
Acceptance Rate 48% 60%
Director of Admissions Chris Bartlett
Associate Director of Admissions Gregor Makechnie
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14


United States HistoryUnited States Government
Spanish LanguagePhysics
French LanguageEnvironmental Science
English LiteratureCalculus (AB)
Biology 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 21 13


Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
CyclingEquestrian
Field HockeyFootball
Freestyle SkiingGolf
Ice HockeyKayaking
LacrosseMountain Biking
Nordic SkiingSki Jumping
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Ultimate Frisbee 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 30 23
 
 
AdmissionAndover Outing Club
Audio-VisualBallet
BarnCeramics
ChorusDance
Diversity GroupDrama Tech
Fire DepartmentFood Committee
Green KeyHorseback Riding
Jazz Rock EnsembleLibrary
Math First AidPhotography
Proctor Academy Touring TheatreProctor Environmental Action
Proctor Mountaineering ClubRock Climbing
Ski PatrolSocial Consciousness
Student ActivitiesTech Help Desk
Weight RoomWoodlands
WoodshopYearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2002-2008
University of New Hampshire
26
St. Lawrence University
24
University of Vermont
21
Denver University
17
Wheaton College
13
Bates
11
University of Colorado, Boulder
11
Colorado College
10
Connecticut College
10
Skidmore College
10
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Proctor is nationally known for its innovative experiential programs, community of individuals, and its balance of academic rigor with structured support. AP and honors sections complement learning skills in this unique 3,000-acre school. Strong visual and performing art offerings challenge accomplished artists and encourage novices. Competitive athletics include teams in most sports. Opportunities for students to study off-campus include trimesters in France, Spain, Morocco, Costa Rica or our Mountain Classroom or Ocean Classroom programs. Motivation, passion for activity, and strong character are key to admission.
  • LD types supported: Academic Coaching, Direct Instruction, Skills and Strategies
  • School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, SSATB
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Matt Nathanson - Musician
    • Travis Warren - Founder and President, Whipple Hill Communications
    • Robert Richardson - Oscar Winning Cinematographer (Platoon, JFK, The Aviator, Kill Bill)
    • Jerome Dyson - UCONN basketball player
    • John McVey - Nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter
    • Josh Walden - Broadway Actor
    • Bob Beattie - Former US Alpine Ski Team Head Coach and Television Commentator
    • Alan Shepard - Astronaut
    • Cole Williams - Television Actor (Entourage, Scrubs, 8 Simple Rules)
    • Carl Van Loan, Jed Hinkley - US Olympians, US Ski Team Nordic Combined
  • Profile last updated: 08/25/2009
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