Avon Old Farms School - Avon, Connecticut/CT

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Avon Old Farms School

500 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001 -

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"At Avon, academic excellence consists of thorough instruction in the basic disciplines, the development of sound study habits, and the opportunity to be challenged by increasingly complex subject matter. Because of the quality and experience of the faculty and the careful organization of time set aside for personal instruction and guidance, we believe that a boy will find a superior academic program at Avon Old Farms..."

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1. Class of 2004, enrolled at (still attending Avon)

2. Class of 1996, enrolled at Lake Forest College

Definition of Terms

Avon Old

Boarding School Avg.

Overview:
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12, PG	9-12
School Type	All-boys	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	No	No
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1927	1900
Campus Size	1000 acres	140 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	405 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	12%	18%
Percent International Students	13%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	75%	70%
Average SAT Score	1780	*National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)	NA - NA	-
Offers Post-Grad Year	Yes	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	Yes	No
Frequency of Saturday Classes	Weekly	Weekly
Classroom Dress Code	Formal	Formal
Average Class Size	12	12 *National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	16	14
ESL Courses Offered	No	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	75%	60%
Summer Program Offered	No	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$35 million	$15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$40,850	$38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$30,100	$21,990
Percent Students on Financial Aid	28%	30%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$25,845	$17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Feb. 1 / rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	60%	-
Acceptance Rate	48%	60%
Director of Admissions	Brendon A Welker
Associate Director of Admissions	Geoffrey R. Barlow