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St. Mark's School educates young people for lives of leadership and service. Founded in 1865 as an intentionally small residential community, the School challenges its students to develop their particular analytic and creative capabilities by both inspiring their academic and spiritual curiosity and kindling their passion for discovery. We value cooperation over self-interest, and we encourage each person to explore his or her place in the larger world beyond our campus.
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St. Mark's School
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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 | 1865 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 250 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 347 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 19% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 18% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 77% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1940 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 22 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $130 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,900 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $37,450 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 28% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $40,772 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 81% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 36% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Anne E. Behnke | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Elise Morgan | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Tennis | |
| Wrestling | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2006-2008 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| MIT | 4 | |
| Colby College | 3 | |
| Hamilton College | 3 | |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | 3 | |
| Columbia | 2 | |
| Harvard University | 2 | |
| Middlebury College | 2 | |
| Stanford University | 2 | |
| Tufts | 2 | |
| Tufts University | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- St. Mark’s is a college-preparatory boarding and day school, grades nine through 12, located upon 250 acres in Southborough, Mass., just 25 miles from the cultural opportunities of Boston. The School’s outstanding faculty — 75 in number — lead 347 students through a challenging curriculum and a full program of co-curricular activities, fostering a close community. St. Mark’s engages and motivates talented students of diverse backgrounds, emphasizing excellence, character, and service to the larger community. Class size averages 10, with a student-faculty ratio of five to one. Most departments offer Advanced Placement courses, as well as independent study opportunities that have ranged in topic from building a submarine to studying ancient Latin through primary sources.
- School accreditations: NEASC
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ben Bradlee -
- Storey Musgrave -
- Robert Lowell -
- Thomas Kean -
- Profile last updated: 01/06/2012
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