| Definition of Terms | 2012 School Data |
The Putney School
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Boarding School Avg.
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| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, 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 | 1935 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 500 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 219 students | 300 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 14% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 23% | 19% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 75% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1725 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1580 - 1890 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 73% | 65% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $16 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,900 | $44,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $29,900 | $25,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 42% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19,000 | $19,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Rick Cowan | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Lois Barber | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 7 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cycling | Lacrosse | |
| Nordic Skiing | Soccer | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding | Chamber Music | |
| Drama & Drama Tech | Fencing | |
| Literary Magazine | Madrigals | |
| Mountain Biking | Orchestra | |
| Yearbook | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Smith College | 11 | |
| Bard College | 6 | |
| Barnard College | 6 | |
| University of Vermont | 6 | |
| Marlboro College | 5 | |
| Sarah Lawrence College | 5 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 4 | |
| Dartmouth College | 4 | |
| Mount Holyoke College | 4 | |
| Rhode Island School of Design | 4 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
The Putney School is designed for independent, motivated, and capable students seeking intellectual freedom, responsibility and opportunities for competence in a variety of fields. The school's 500-acre campus is situated on a working Vermont dairy farm that supports a rich curriculum in sustainability. Putney’s vigorous liberal arts program prepares students for top colleges and the real world.
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