Trinity-Pawling School

700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: 845 855 4825
Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG / (Day) 7-12, PG | 300 students
Trinity-Pawling believes that an appreciation of one's own worth can best be discovered by experiencing the worth of others, by understanding the value of one's relationship with others, and by acquiring a sense of self confidence that comes through living and working competently at the level of one's own potential. The heart of our philosophy is the effort system which rewards a boy based on his effort in various aspects of school life. We offer over 100 courses with 17 AP courses. The school offers a wide variety of extracurricular programs and athletic teams of all levels of ability. The school is part of the Founders League.

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Definition of Terms 
| 2012 School Data
Trinity-Pawling
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. (Boarding) 9-12, PG 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 7-12, PG 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 1907 1906
Campus Size 140 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 300 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 18%
Percent International Students 20% 19%
Percent Students Boarding 80% 67%
Average SAT Score 1710 * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1530 - 1900 -
Average ACT score 23 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Less than once a month
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 42% 65%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $33 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $49,250 $44,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $35,000 $25,100
Percent Students on Financial Aid 35% 33%
Average Financial Aid Grant $25,000 $19,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 50% -
Acceptance Rate 60% 60%
Director of Admissions MacGregor Robinson  
Associate Director of Admissions Kimberly T. DeFonce  

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Squash
Tennis Track and Field
Wrestling

Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 28 24
Extracurriculars
Chapel Acolytes and Vergers Chess Club
Computer Repair Club Concert Club
Deans Assistants Drama Society/Tech Crew/Brute Squad
International Club Jazz Band
Key Club Model UN
Outdoor Club Robotics
Rock Band Ropes Copurse/Senior Leadership
Shogi Club (Japanese Chess) String Music Club
Student Acitvities Student Faculty Senate
Student Video Club T-P Relief Group
The Green Team The Phoenix/ School newspaper
The Ping-Pong Club Theater Trips
Trinitones Usher Club
Winter Weekend Ski Club Zhongwen Club

College Matriculation:
Year: 2011-2012
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Emory University 3
University of Rochester 3
Pennsylvania State University, University Park 2
Rensselear Polytechnic Institute 2
Roger Williams University 2
University of Hartford 2
University of Maine 2
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2
University of Vermont 2
University of Wisconsin, Madison 2
Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes:

  • Trinity Pawling is located just 60 miles from New York City. The schools close proximity to the city makes it possible for the school to offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities. In addition, major New York Airports are only 1 1/2 hours from campus.
  • Trinity Pawling respects and recognizes the differences in individuals and the different processes required to achieve their educational potential. The schools unique effort system is used to implement these strategies and reward a boy based on his efforts in various aspects of school life including academic, athletic, extracurricular, and dormitory. We acknowledge that boys have different strengths and weaknesses and reward students for hard work. Each boy will be motivated to reach his own potential in all areas of school life.
  • In addition to the 100 courses offered the school also offers a Language Program for bright students who have mild language based learning disabilities. This is a limited program and has special requirements. You should contact the admission office for specific details.
  • Trinity Pawling offers a competitive athletic program in soccer, football, cross country, hockey, basketball, wrestling, squash, skiing, weight lifting, baseball, lacrosse, and track & field. The athletic facilities include the Carleton Gymnasium, McGraw Wrestling Pavilion,Rock Squash Courts, Tirrell Hockey Rink, weight room, cardio room, 11 tennis courts, two football fields, two baseball fields, a state-of-the-art Track,and six other playing fields. The school is part of the Founders League.
  • Students benefit for an extensive physical plant that spreads over 140 acres. The Dann building, which holds all of the classrooms, was renovated and expanded in 2003 to include all of the latest technology. The Gardiner theater and new Art Center were completed in 2005. The theater has 401 seats, a state of the art sound booth, a set building shop, make-up and costume rooms. The Art Center also houses art studios, a dark room, and many music studios. Scully Hall, a new dining facility, was completed in 2009. Other campus buildings include 8 dormitories and a Chapel.
  • LD types supported: Dyslexia
  • School accreditations: New York Association of Independent Schools and New York State Board of Regents

Nearby Schools:

Trinity-Pawling School
Gr. 7-12 | All-Boys | 0 mi. away
Canterbury School
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 9.4 mi. away
South Kent School
Gr. 9-12 | All-Boys | 14.6 mi. away
Kent School
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 15.1 mi. away
The Gunnery
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 15.1 mi. away
The Marvelwood School
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 16.2 mi. away

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