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"George School, a coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, was founded in 1893 by Quakers. The school maintains high academic standards in an atmosphere characterized by respect for the individual, honesty and cooperation..."
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George School
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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 | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Society of Friends | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1893 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 265 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 539 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 25% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 20% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 53% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1600 - 2030 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 14 |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 38 | - |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $77 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $40,870 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $30,240 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 47% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $28,250 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Christian Donovan Ari Betof |
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| Associate Director of Admissions | Christian Donovan | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| http://www.georgeschool.org/Academics/Courses%20and%20Course%20Planning/Courses%20by%20Program.aspx | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Equestrian | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Winter Track | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| New York University | 4 | |
| Temple University | 4 | |
| American University | 3 | |
| Dickinson College | 3 | |
| Drexel University | 3 | |
| George Washington University | 3 | |
| Penn State University - University Park | 3 | |
| Saint Joseph's University | 3 | |
| Georgetown University | 2 | |
| University of Pennsylvania | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- George School, a coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, was founded in 1893 by Quakers. The school maintains high academic standards in an atmosphere characterized by respect for the individual, honesty and cooperation.
- School accreditations: Middle States Association
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Blythe Danner - Actress
- George Segal - Actor
- Stephen Sondheim - Composer
- Julian Bond - Civil Rights Leader
- Mario Capecchi - Nobel Laureate (medicine)
- Barbara Dodd Anderson - Philanthropist
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2010
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