Published
June 16, 2013
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| Definition of Terms | 2012 School Data |
Christ School
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Boarding School Avg.
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| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1900 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 500 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 250 students | 300 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 7% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 11% | 19% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 75% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1400 - 1800 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Monthly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Shirt and Tie ) |
Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 57% | 65% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $11 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $42,870 | $45,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $22,750 | $24,600 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 42% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 | $19,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Garrison Conner | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Eric Thorp '01 | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Art History | AP Biology | |
| AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC | |
| AP Chemistry | AP Computer Science | |
| AP English Language | AP English LIterature | |
| AP Environmental Science | AP European History | |
| AP French | AP Latin | |
| AP Music Theory | AP Physics B | |
| AP Spanish Language | AP Statistics | |
| AP U.S. Government and Politics | AP U.S. History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | 23 |
Extracurriculars
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| BBQ Club | Drama | |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Polar Bear Club | |
| Senior Proctors | Ski/Snowboard Team | |
| Trap and Skeet | Triple Threat Club | |
| Young Republicans | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2009-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| UNC- Chapel Hill | 12 | |
| Wofford College | 8 | |
| Hampden-Sydney College | 5 | |
| University of South Carolina | 5 | |
| Duke University | 3 | |
| Wake Forest University | 3 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 2 | |
| Texas Christian University | 2 | |
| Virginia Tech | 2 | |
| Harvard University | 1 | |
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