George School
- 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.
- We offer a wide range of small classes that focus on critical thinking, lots o fAP courses, and modern resources like our solar-powered greenhouse. We are also one of a few U.S. boarding schools to offer the International Baccalaureate Program.
- This rigorous, comprehensive curriculum teaches you about the world while it challenges you-really challenges you-in subjects as diverse as Latin and calculus, photography and biology, literature and economics.
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- Rutgers University One of the unique aspects of I loved about George school is its iconic "Red Square" located right outside of main building. This is the student hub during fall and springtime where you'll find many. . .
- The George Washington University While I never expected to attend a religious school, nor do I consider myself particularly religious, attending George School with its background in Quakerism was such an amazing experience. Teachers really seem to relate to. . .
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- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | George School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Society of Friends | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1893 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 240 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 540 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 31% | 21% |
| % International Students | 27% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 53% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| 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 | 18 | 17 |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 43 | - |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $57,550 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $39,000 | $30,550 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $28,000 | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / Feb. 1 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Rohan Arjun | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 17 |
| Link to List of AP Courses: | View List of AP Courses | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 26 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Amnesty International Club, Argo, Cooking Club, George School Investing Club, Goldfish in Java, Havurah, Latin American Students Organization, LOGOS, Model United Nations, Muslim Students Association, Open Doors, Outdoor Club, Pacific Rim Organization (PRO), Pennswood Committee, Pets Are Worth Supporting, SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving), South Asian Student Society, Squares, TERRA, Umoja, Women's Issues Now, Young Friends Concerned Arts and Music Programs: Ceramics Club, Community Chorus, The Curious George (School Newspaper) Recreational Athletic Programs: R&B Step Team | |
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.
- George 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
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