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In addition to providing a solid foundation for higher education, Scattergood is a learning community that fosters the practical application of all kinds of knowledge through hands-on work and service. The School's mission is to provide students with a sense of global citizenship while recognizing individual self-worth. Scattergood strives to instill in students the ability to live constructively in a community as well as feel that their opinion has been heard.
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Scattergood Friends
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Quaker | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1890 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 120 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 55 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 19% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 26% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 100% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1688 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:2 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 25% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $3 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $26,500 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $17,250 | $23,900 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $22,500 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 75% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Margaret Özemet | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 3 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Fencing | |
| Soccer | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 29 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Archery | Book Binding | |
| Canoeing/Kayaking | Ceramics | |
| Chorus | Cycling | |
| Dance | Drama | |
| Drawing | Drum Circle | |
| Dulcimer Building | Farm Project | |
| Fitness | Floor Hockey | |
| Food Preservation | Glass Blowing | |
| Hiking/Backpacking | Jogging/Running | |
| Martial Arts | Peer Helpers | |
| Photography | Sailboat Building | |
| Service Learning | Student Ambassadors | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Volleyball | |
| Wood Working | Writers Guild | |
| Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- Organic farm
- Wireless laptop program
- Community shared leadership
- Work crew program
- Extensive art program
- Co-ed, team-oriented athletics
- Week and month long trips
- Community service program
- School accreditations: Independent School Association of the Central States
- Profile last updated: 09/05/2011
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