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St. Mark's School
25 Marlborough Road, Southborough, MA 01772 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 508-786-6111

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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Overview:
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 1900
Campus Size 250 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 338 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 18%
Percent International Students 11% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 81% 70%
Average SAT Score 1970 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No 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 10 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 24 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 68% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $130 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $43,600 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $34,800 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 27% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $35,657 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 31 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 82% -
Acceptance Rate 40% 60%
Director of Admissions Anne E. Behnke
Associate Director of Admissions Elise Morgan
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 15 13


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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 338 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.
  • Profile last updated: 09/30/2009
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