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Scattergood Friends School
1951 Delta Avenue, West Branch, IA 52358 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (319)643-7628

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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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Quaker Non-denominational
Year Founded 1890 1900
Campus Size 120 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 55 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 19% 18%
Percent International Students 26% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 70%
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 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:2 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 25% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $3 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $23,650 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $14,500 $22,560
Tuition 5 day boarding $22,500 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 75% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $12,000 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 75% 60%
Director of Admissions Glenn Singer
Associate Director of Admissions Joey Giffen-Hunter
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 4 13


BasketballFencing
Indoor SoccerSoccer
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 27 23
 
 
ArcheryBook Binding
Canoeing/KayakingCeramics
ChorusCycling
DanceDrama
DrawingDrum Circle
Dulcimer BuildingFarm Project
FitnessFloor Hockey
Food PreservationGlass Blowing
Hiking/BackpackingJogging/Running
Martial ArtsPhotography
Sailboat BuildingService Learning
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Wood WorkingWriters Guild
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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: 11/10/2009
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