200 Seminary Avenue, Pennsburg, PA 18073 - 
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At Perkiomen “students are inspired to risk being their best.” Our mission is carried out through a residential program that teaches students the importance of being a valuable member of a close-knit community, an academic program that provides access to 23 AP courses, The Learning Center, and supportive study halls and conference periods, and an after school program that encourages students to try something new from our nationally recognized baseball program, to “varsity” art, to theater and music, and Model United Nations. At Perkiomen, our motto: Solvitur Vivendo (Learning through experience) is the key to success in becoming your best.
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The Perkiomen School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1875 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 165 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 300 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 25% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 35% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 65% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1380 - 1780 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Khaki pants, Perk polo shirt) |
Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $6 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $44,200 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $25,850 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 32% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $21,380 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Christian Brena | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Art History | AP Biology | |
| AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC | |
| AP Chemistry | AP Computer Science A | |
| AP English Language | AP English Literature | |
| AP Environmental Science | AP European History | |
| AP Macro Economics | AP Micro Economics | |
| AP Physics B | AP Spanish Language | |
| AP Spanish Language | AP Statistics | |
| AP Studio Art 2D Design | AP Studio Art Drawing & Painting | |
| AP US Government and Politics | AP US History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2002-2005 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Ursinus College | 9 | |
| Pennsylvania State University | 8 | |
| Drexel University | 7 | |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | 5 | |
| Franklin & Marshall College | 4 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 3 | |
| Cornell University | 2 | |
| Lehigh University | 2 | |
| Rhode Island School of Design | 1 | |
| University of Pennsylvania | 1 | |
School Notes:
- School accreditations: Middle States
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Al Dubin - Composer (42nd Street, Song Writers Hall of Fame)
- General Carl Spatz - Pioneer of Military Aviation and a Founding Father of the US Air Force
- John Cecil Holm - Playwright (Best Foot Forward, Three Men on a Horse, etc.)
- Harold Schaffer - Medical Pioneer in the area of Immune Deficiency
- Wallace Reid - Silent Film Starr (The Roaring Road, Double Speed, Excuse My Dust)
- Profile last updated: 11/22/2011
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- Hill School - 500 students - 12.8 mi. away - view location
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- Solebury School - 230 students - 27.1 mi. away - view location
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