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"Founded on a tradition of honor and the pursuit of self-discovery, Episcopal High School engages students in a challenging college preparatory education. The school fosters emphathy and responsibility for self and others through a commitment to spiritual inquiry and growth in a fully residential community. Students are encouraged to think creatively, work collaboratively, develop individual passions, and celebrate the talents of others. Sharing diverse life experiences, ideas, and values, students learn humility, resilience, and mutual respect. Through access to the educational and cultural resources of the nation's capital, students are inspired to understand and embrace a changing world. Together, faculty and students take initiative as informed citizens and environmental stewards. Episcopal strives to prepare young people to become discerning individuals with the intellectual and moral courage to lead principled lives of leadership and service to others."
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- 1. Class of 2008, enrolled at Tufts University
- 2. Class of 2007, enrolled at Duke University
- 3. Class of 2007, enrolled at Emory University
- 4. Class of 2006, enrolled at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 5. Class of 2006, enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1839 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 135 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 435 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 23% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 9% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 100% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1740 - 2110 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | 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 | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 26 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $153 million (as of 5/31/10) |
$14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $45,300 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 32% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $30,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 80% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Emily M. Atkinson | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Jim Fitzpatrick | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 26 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Art History | Biology | |
| Calculus AB | Calculus BC | |
| Chemistry | Chinese Language | |
| Computer Science | English 3 | |
| English 4 | Environmental Science | |
| European History | French Language | |
| Human Geography | Latin Vergil | |
| Macroeconomics | Microeconomics | |
| Music Theory | Physics B | |
| Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | Spanish Language | |
| Spanish Literature | Statistics | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio | Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio | |
| Studio Art:: Drawing Portfolio | United States History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Indoor Soccer | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Squash | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Winter Track | |
| Wrestling | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2008 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill | 9 | |
| University of Virginia | 7 | |
| University of the South--Sewanee | 6 | |
| George Washington University | 4 | |
| James Madison University | 3 | |
| University of Georgia | 3 | |
| University of Vermont | 3 | |
| Vanderbilt University | 3 | |
| Wake Forest | 3 | |
| Princeton University, Tufts University | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Episcopal High School is dedicated to the student's pursuit of excellence and to the joy of learning and self-discovery in a caring and supportive community. Enriched by the educational and cultural resources of the nation's capital, Episcopal's dynamic academic program encourages students to develop individual talents and prepares them to attend selective colleges and universities.
- Students from diverse backgrounds live and learn together in a residential community based on a foundation of honor, spiritual growth, responsibility, and mutual respect. They develop enduring relationships at EHS and grow as discerning, self-reliant, creative, and compassionate individuals. The Episcopal High School community prepares young people to lead principled and fulfilling lives of leadership and service to others.
- Founded in 1839, Episcopal High School offers dynamic and challenging academics, broad and inclusive programs in arts and athletics, and a host of extracurricular activities. The School's 435 students come from over 30 states, the District of Columbia and 19 foreign countries, bringing a rich diversity of backgrounds and experiences to the EHS community.
- The 130-acre campus' pastoral setting is enhanced by access to all the resources of the Washington, D.C. area. The traditions of the School serve as a foundation for a progressive college preparatory learning environment with a spiritual foundation. Athletic development, community service, and creative pursuits come together to strengthen the whole student. These complementary opportunities make Episcopal one of a kind.
- School accreditations: Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) and the Association of Southern Colleges and Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Senator John McCain '54 - Senator of Arizona, 2008 Presidential Candidate
- Julian Robertson '51 - Financier, former CEO of Tiger Management
- Todd Gray '82 - Chef and Owner of DC's Equinox Restaurant
- T. Berry Brazelton '36 - Renowned Pediatrican and Author
- Paul de Podesta '91 - Former GM, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Gaston Caperton '59 - President of The College Board, former Governor of West Virginia
- Lee D. Ainslie '82 - Managing Partner, Maverick Capital
- Profile last updated: 10/12/2011
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