Concord Academy
- 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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- Sarah Lawrence College While boarding schools and other college preparatory schools now incorporate art, music, sports, and extracurricular to foster a well roundedness, Concord Academy placed a large emphasis on developing the artistry of students. The dance and. . .
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign What I love most about Concord Academy is what we call "Common Trust." Common Trust helps CA(Concord Academy) students promote safer environment compared to those nearby schools. Students can leave their books. . .
- Tufts University The best thing about Concord Academy is that classes sizes are generally not too large and not too small, so there is always some sort of great discussion going on and I felt like I. . .
- University of Rochester One of my favorite things about Concord Academy was that the school was based on what we called "common trust." Common trust helped me to feel more like a member of the community, and as. . .
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- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
- Student Test Scores High SSAT scores
| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | Concord Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1922 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 39 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 382 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 30% | 20% |
| % International Students | 11% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 42% | 68% |
| Average SAT Score | 2074 | * 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 | 83% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $56 million | $17 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $58,558 | $53,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $47,160 | $28,560 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 25% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | 41657 | $22,700 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 86% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 21% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Marie D. Myers | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 49 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Alianza (Latino Student Alliance), Amnesty International Club, Asian Students Association, Athletic Advisory Board, CABBS A-Team (student technology support), Chapel, Concord Academy Service Activists, Debate Club, Disciplinary Council, eBay Club, Entertainment Committee, Environment Club, French Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), German Club, Green Club, International Student Club, Investment Club, Jewish Students Organization, Latin Club, Math Puzzle and Research Society, Mediation Board, Model UN, MOSIAC (diversity), MultiEthnic Student Organization, Orientation Leaders, Orienteering, Peer Mentors, Quiz Bowl, Sock Club (charity organization), Student Council, Student Diversity Committee, The Centipede (student newspaper), The Chameleon (student literary magazine), The Scallion, Tour Guides, Umoja (students of African descent), Women's Organization, Yearbook, Youth In Philanthropy Arts and Music Programs: Arts Council, Ceramics Club, Chameleons (a cappella group), Chorus, Film Club, Morning DJs, PAC Rats (theatre technology club), Poetry Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Concord Academy Outing Society | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2010 - 2014 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Tufts University | 20 | |
| Brown University | 14 | |
| Connecticut College | 14 | |
| New York University | 14 | |
| Yale University | 13 | |
| Barnard College | 11 | |
| Carleton College | 11 | |
| Bates College | 10 | |
| Columbia University | 10 | |
| Skidmore College | 10 | |
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
- Hilary Price '87 - syndicated cartoonist,
- Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg '75 - lawyer, writer, philanthropist
- Drew Gilpin Faust - President of Harvard University
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