Fenster School

8505 E Ocotillo Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 520-749-3340

Founded in 1944, Fenster School is a coeducational, college preparatory, boarding and day school enrolling students in grades 9-PG from across the country and around the world. We educate students in a healthy, safe, and structured environment where intellectual, social, and emotional learning are equally valued and each individual can realize their potential, grow in self-confidence, and develop an active sense of responsibility in preparation for college and life. Through small classes, an intentionally designed daily schedule, and encouraging adult mentors, Fenster offers a structured learning environment that promotes student success.

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Fenster School
Boarding School Avg.
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 Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1944 1906
Campus Size 150 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 26 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 38% 18%
Percent International Students 8% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 96% 69%
Average SAT Score n/a * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 390 - 540 -
Average ACT score 20 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 4 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 78% 64%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $36,250 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $21,750 $23,900
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 33%
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 Jay Wick  

Course Listings:

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 3 13
Interscholastic Sports
Basketball Soccer
Volleyball

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 7 24
Extracurriculars
Climbing Wall Equestrian
Flag Football Hiking
Mountain Biking Ropes Course
Swimming

College Matriculation:

Year: 2005-2010
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
University of Arizona 23
California State Universities 17
Pima Community Collge 9
Northern Arizona University 5
Arizona State University 4
Santa Barbara City College 4
University of Illinois 4
Colorado State University 3
Washington State University 3
Dexel University 2
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School Notes:

  • Our entire program, including behavioral expectations, is based on the five essential core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, compassion, and health and safety. These values are integrated into every aspect of our school culture and are reinforced each day beginning with morning meeting, a community gathering.
  • Our daily schedule is intentionally designed and deliberately structured to meet the needs of a diversity of learning styles, while also attending to the social and emotional, as well as the physical, growth of our students as they prepare for college and life.
  • We believe that: each student learns differently and a range of learning styles is both appreciated and enriching; adolescent growth occurs best in a small and supportive community with caring adult mentors who provide both challenge and encouragement; responsibility is achieved when each member of the school community contributes to the common good and is an effective participant in community decisions; and a diverse community where differences are recognized, understood, and respected is of value.
  • Located north of Tucson, the campus is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains and surrounded by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
  • Fenster is a close-knit community fostering cooperation, communication, and collaboration. Student voices in decision-making are encouraged and valued. By engaging actively in our community, our students not only become responsible individuals, but also strong leaders.
  • The ESL Program at Fenster provides English language instruction and support for non-native speakers of English. The program is designed to enable students to take English-only classes as soon as possible.
  • Fenster enrolls students throughout the school year, assuming academic needs can be met, and students are accepted for the senior and/or PG year.
  • Juniors and seniors may earn college credit while attending Fenster.
  • School accreditations: North Central Association
  • Profile last updated: 09/30/2011

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