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The individuality, diversity, and quality of Concord Academy's faculty and student body make it an exceptional place to live and learn. Life at this boarding and day school is creative and inquisitive; the people are impassioned and involved. The school is academically demanding. Students participate in a range of artistic, athletic, and extracurricular activities. Large enough to offer 364 students a comprehensive program, it is small enough to provide a caring community. Set in an historic town near Boston, Concord Academy is a vibrant community enhanced by its culturally rich environment.
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Concord Academy
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1922 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 39 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 363 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 25% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 10% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 42% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 2071 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 85% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $55 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,050 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $38,350 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 24% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $36,113 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 84% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Marie D. Myers | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Field Hockey | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Sailing | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Tennis | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Tufts University | 19 | |
| Brown University | 17 | |
| Columbia University | 14 | |
| New York University | 13 | |
| MIT | 11 | |
| Bates College | 9 | |
| Boston University | 9 | |
| Skidmore College | 9 | |
| Vassar College | 9 | |
| Washington University | 9 | |
School Notes:
- "...Since 1922, our highest priority has been the support and development of informed and inspired teaching. Many of our faculty relish life in houses on campus, sharing their domestic worlds with students. Others bring the breadth of their lives away from the campus to their work in the classroom. All bring singularly strong academic and professional credentials to their work. Our faculty combines many of the qualifications of a university faculty with the commitment to individual students that is the hallmark of independent schools. By allowing teachers to choose the way in which they contribute their vitality to students' lives, we are able to assemble an outstanding group of scholars and professionals who bring true expertise and enthusiasm to the learning experience. This special commitment to the classroom experience, together with a comprehensive program of sabbaticals and professional development, supports academic excellence." - from school website
- School accreditations: NEASC
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Tom First '85 - co-founder, Nantucket Nectars
- Peter Fisher '74 - former US Undersecretary of the Treasury
- Tom Forman '91 - executive producer,
- Julia Glass '74 - novelist,
- Sebastian Junger '80 - novelist,
- David Lewis '76 - investigative journalist, CNN
- Her Majesty Queen Noor '69 -
- Hilary Price '87 - syndicated cartoonist,
- Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg '75 - lawyer, writer, philanthropist
- Drew Gilpin Faust - President of Harvard University
- Profile last updated: 11/02/2011
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