112 W. Delaware Avenue, Pennington, NJ 08534 - 
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The Pennington School is an independent coeducational school for students in grades 6 through 12, in both day and boarding programs, with a current enrollment of 485 students. The curriculum is college preparatory, with an emphasis on fostering the development of the whole student through academics, athletics, community service, and the creative and performing arts. Within the curriculum there are also small programs for international students and for students with learning differences. Founded in 1838, Pennington values both tradition and innovation, applying the values gleaned from centuries of learning, along with the most up-to-date knowledge, to a rapidly changing world.
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The Pennington
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1838 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 54 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 485 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 23% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 10% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 25% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1643 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1400 - 1840 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $20 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $44,310 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $29,750 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 38% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mark Saunders | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | George Ward | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Water Polo | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2005-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Syracuse University | 14 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 13 | |
| James Madison University | 13 | |
| Rutgers University | 13 | |
| American University | 12 | |
| New York University | 12 | |
| Hobart and William Smith College | 10 | |
| Penn State University | 10 | |
| St. Lawrence University | 10 | |
| Drew University | 9 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12. The Pennington School offers a college preparatory curriculum with honors and AP classes, an ESL program for international students, and the Center for Learning.
- Members of The Pennington School community believe: - Every individual has inherent value. - Each individual has unique potential that can be developed. - Diversity enriches a community. - All life experiences are opportunities to learn. - Learning is an ongoing process. - All people are responsible for and to one another. - Character development is integral to responsible citizenship. - All people should treat each other and each other's religious traditions with respect.
- The Pennington School seeks to enroll students of good character and demonstrated citizenship who enjoy being part of a community that welcomes and encourages the participation of each of its members. Students should have strong academic ability and should be seeking to build a record of personal achievements appropriate for college admission.
- LD types supported: Language-based learning differences. For more information please go to
- School accreditations: Middle States, TABS, NAIS, NJAIS
- Profile last updated: 10/31/2011
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