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| Definition of Terms | 2012 School Data |
Hyde School - Bath,
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Boarding School Avg.
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| 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 |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1966 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 145 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 150 students | 300 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 22% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 18% | 19% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 99% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1608 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1360 - 1810 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 8 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 35% | 65% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $10 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,500 | $44,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $25,725 | $25,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19,000 | $19,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Ross Sanner | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Gigi MacMillan | |
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 | 8 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Calculus AB | Calculus BC | |
| English Composition | Environmental Science | |
| Physics | Statistics | |
| Studio Art | US History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Football | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Winter Track | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 13 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Big Brother / Big Sister | Boat-building | |
| Community service, including Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army Christmas Party, American Red Cross Blood Drives, etc | Mobile Food Truck | |
| Public speaking | Residental Dorm Captains | |
| Ropes Course | Singer-songwriter workshop and Nashville trip with world-renowned musicians | |
| Tech Production | Teen workshops delivered nationally | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Wilderness Leadership Experience | |
| Yearbook | ||
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