333 Christian Street, Wallingford, CT 06492 - 
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A rigorous academic curriculum with an emphasis on character formation is at the core of our school's mission. Choate Rosemary Hall is a boarding and day secondary school of 850 talented students and 173 dedicated faculty from diverse backgrounds who genuinely enjoy living together and learning from each other. Above all, it is our sense of place that distinguishes us.
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Choate Rosemary Hall
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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 | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1890 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 458 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 850 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 31% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 13% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 74% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1993 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1830 - 2170 | - |
| Average ACT score | 28 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Less than once a month | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 25 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 67% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $283 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,420 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $35,350 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 34% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $35,500 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 10 | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 85% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 21% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Ray Diffley, III | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Diving | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Volleyball | |
| Water Polo | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Georgetown University | 48 | |
| New York University | 36 | |
| Yale University | 36 | |
| Boston University | 29 | |
| Columbia University | 29 | |
| Wesleyan University | 29 | |
| George Washington University | 28 | |
| Boston College | 27 | |
| Cornell University | 23 | |
| Princeton University | 23 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Students from across the nation and around the globe thrive in a rigorous, resource-rich academic program and a community that fosters independence and integrity. Our Science Research Program provides a limited number of motivated students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with research methods through pilot projects, and then spend the summer engaging in cutting-edge research in a university laboratory.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Adlai Stevenson 18 - former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
- John F. Kennedy 35 - 35th President of the United States
- Edward Albee 46 - Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
- Robert D. McCallum Jr. 64 - former U.S. Ambassador to Australia
- Glenn Close '65 - Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe Award-winning film and stage actress
- Victoria J. Nuland 79 - former U.S. Representative to NATO
- Paul Giamatti '85 - Emmy Award-winning broadway and film actor
- Angela Ruggiero 98 - four-time Womens Olympic Ice Hockey Champion
- Chris Denorfia '98 - center fielder for the San Diego Padres
- Hilary Knight '07 - 2010 Olympic Ice Hockey Champion, youngest member of Team USA
- Profile last updated: 09/15/2011
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