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| Definition of Terms | 2012 School Data |
The Perkiomen School
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Boarding School Avg.
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| 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 | 322 students | 300 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 13% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 40% | 19% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 66% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 942 - 1256 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 27 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 64% | 65% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $6 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $45,525 | $44,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $26,625 | $25,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Christian Brena | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Abby Moser | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 27 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Art History | AP Biology | |
| AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC | |
| AP Chemistry | AP Chinese (Mandarin) | |
| AP Computer Science A | AP English Language | |
| AP English Literature | AP Environmental Science | |
| AP European History | AP French Literature | |
| AP German Language | AP Latin | |
| AP Macro Economics | AP Micro Economics | |
| AP Music Theory | AP Physics B | |
| AP Physics C | AP Spanish Language | |
| AP Spanish Literature | AP Statistics | |
| AP Studio Art 2D Design | AP Studio Art Drawing & Painting | |
| AP US Government and Politics | AP US History | |
| AP World History | Honors Algebra II and Trigonometry | |
| Honors Ceramics | Honors Digital Photography | |
| Honors English (Grade 10) | Honors Film Foundations | |
| Honors Geometry | Honors Pre-Calculus | |
| Honors Studio Art | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Badminton | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 26 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Arts and Literature Magazine (Perkspectives) | Class Officers | |
| Cum Laude Society | Drama Club | |
| Environmental Club | Griffin (yearbook) | |
| Honor Council | International Club | |
| Jazz Ensemble | Math Club | |
| Middle School Band and Strings | Middle School Chorus | |
| Middle School Math League | Middle School Senate | |
| Model United Nations | National Honor Society | |
| Orchestra | People=People (Anti-Bullying Group) | |
| Perkiomen Chorale (Upper School) | Reading Olympics | |
| Spanish Club | String Ensemble | |
| Student Diversity and Leadership Council (SDLC) | Student Senate | |
| Tour Guides | Wind Ensemble | |
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