Darrow School
At The Darrow School, we know that future success is important, but we also know that reliance on standardized tests, AP courses, and college matriculations can impede the ability of young people to experience success in the present.
And we don`t subscribe to the notion that a college-preparatory education should be all about where students end up.
Preparing students for success after high school means challenging them to find meaning in everything they do; showing them how to communicate with a diverse group of people with an eye toward collaboration and cooperation; developing them into confident self-advocates; and teaching them to care about the world and the people around them.We have seen the impacts that pressure-cooker environments can have on students.
The negative internalizations that develop around the idea of school can be demotivating, at best, and crippling at worst.
At Darrow, we`ve also seen how quickly those negative internalizations can be untangled, allowing students to rediscover a love of learning and a desire to be inspired.You`ll find more information throughout our site on the features and benefits of Darrow.
But as to the question of "why Darrow?", the answer is straightforward: because the world needs what we offer.
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- Marist The teachers at Darrow are the main thing that stands out to me. They are not only devoted to teaching you but also seeing you succeed and helping you become the best person you can. . .
- Rollins College Darrow School gave me academic passion. I struggled as a freshman in a public high school and was in need of a change in academic setting to improve my overall experience. Darrow gave me that. . .
- University of New Hampshire Darrow is a beautiful school set on a National Historic Landmark, that of the first Shaker settlement in the USA. It holds this history in the buildings still used as dorms and academic spaces, and. . .
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- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Low student:teacher ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Darrow School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 5-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1932 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 365 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 110 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 30% | 25% |
| % International Students | 20% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 80% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1115 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (no uniforms!) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 18 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 7:1 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $5.5 million | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $61,500 (Includes both tuition and boarding fees) | $59,750 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $38,500 | $33,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Kristen Kaschub | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Kris Magargal | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Lacrosse, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 13 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Hands-to-Work Club or Organization: Blogging Club, Student Government, Students of Diversity, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Fides, Theatre, Vocal Music Instruction Recreational Athletic Programs: Calorie Gallery, Etymology, Finance Club, Outdoor Education, Yoga | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2017 - 2018 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Bennington College | 2 | |
| Bucknell University | 1 | |
| Connecticut College | 1 | |
| Grinnel College | 1 | |
| Parsons School of Design | 1 | |
| Purdue University | 1 | |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 1 | |
| Skidmore College | 1 | |
| Union College | 1 | |
| Williams College | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- The Darrow School campus is, in a word, spectacular. Peaceful, private, and brimming with natural color and beauty, not to mention a diverse mix of cultures and ideas, it`s unlike any other private school campus -and probably most other places- you`ve experienced.
- At The Darrow School, we`re all about trying something new. In fact, it`s a requirement. Take courses in different subject areas, audition for a role in the play, switch from point guard (basketball) to catcher (softball)...but whatever you do, find some meaning in it. Discover that you love literature, find your gift for acting, or learn what a point guard is (basketball). Whatever it is, learn to love it.
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- LD types supported: dyslexia, mild learning differences
- Darrow School accreditations: New York State Assocation of Independent Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Charles Conrad - Apollo 12 Commander, third man to walk on the moon
- Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo - Radio Sportscaster, Author
- Sam Harper, '79 - Screenplay writer of Cheaper by the Dozen & Cheaper by the Dozen II
- Bill Hudnut - Former mayor of Indianapolis & Congressman, author
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