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CFS, The School at Church Farm
1001 East Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341 - View a map of this school Map tel: 610-363-5347
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"The mission of CFS, The School at Church Farm is to provide a rigorous, well-rounded, college-preparatory education in a caring, Christian environment to help prepare our students for productive and fulfilling lives. We seek young men of ability and promise for whom the CFS educational experience presents an extraordinary opportunity..."


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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 232 schools) for:
  Diversity - High percentage of students of color
  Affordability - Least expensive tuition
  Affordability - High percentage of students on financial aid

Definition of Terms
CFS, The School at Church Farm Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 7-12 8-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1918 1899
Campus Size 350 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 180 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 50% 16%
Percent International Students 12% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 80% 72%
Average SAT Score 1566 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1410 - 1710 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 10 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 3 13
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 65% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $115 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $18,000 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $12,500 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 100% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 35,000 $ 16,199
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline May. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 70% -
Acceptance Rate 50% 60%
Associate Director of Admissions Colletta Roberts
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 10 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFencing
GolfSoccer
TennisTrack and Field
Winter TrackWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 22 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Astronomy Club Big Brother/Little Brother Program
C.O.R.E Community Service C.O.R.E. Outdoor
CFS Singers CFS Thespian Society
Chapel Staff Christmas Pageant
Conduct Review Board Cottage Prefect
Distributive Education Club Food Committee
Greystock News Griffin Odyssey
Griffin Squad Mascot Crew Headmaster's Advisory Council
Literary Magazine MathCounts
Multicultural Club National Honor Society
Orientation GuidesAdmissions Office Volunteer
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2003-2007 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Drexel University
8
University of Illinois
6
Albright College
4
Carnegie Mellon University
3
University of Michigan
3
West Chester University
3
Lafayette College
2
Swarthmore College
2
John Hopkins University
1
University of Virginia
1
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • CFS was founded in 1918 as The Church Farm School by the grandfather of the current Headmaster, and it continues to be a most unique school. We offer a wide variety of academic, athletic, social and extracurricular opportunities to those who attend. A few pertinent facts are worth highlighting:
    • The only curriculum offered at CFS is college-preparatory.
    • Ninety percent of CFS seniors go on to four-year colleges immediately upon graduation.
    • The school is for boys only, grades 7 through 12.
    • Eighty percent of our students live on campus, while the other twenty percent commute each day.
    • Every student is issued a portable laptop computer.
    • Facilities are bright, clean and spacious.
    • Tuition is assessed on a sliding scale.
    • Admission to CFS is competitive—we are not the right school for every boy.
    • We are committed to treating all candidates honestly, sensitively and fairly.
  • School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools
  • Profile last updated: 08/14/2007
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