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 of AP 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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- Lewis & Clark College George School is a special place. Whether it be the teaching style or the required service learning project, GS has a way of giving everything a unique twist. For example, I was lucky enough to. . .
- Bucks County Community College Before going to George School, I felt a little wary about going because I saw the school was Quaker, something I’d never heard of or knew anything about. After graduating, I’d say the Quaker ideals. . .
- Oberlin College George School is fundamentally a Quaker boarding school. When I attended, only around 13% of the student population identified as Quaker. As such, it is completely not required to be a Quaker to attend. However. . .
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| Definition of Terms | 2019 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 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 240 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 540 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 31% | 23% |
| % International Students | 27% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 53% | 70% |
| 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 | 18 |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 43 | - |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $57,550 | $57,570 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $39,000 | $31,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $28,000 | $25,000 |
| 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 | 18 |
| Link to List of AP Courses: | View List of AP Courses | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 16 |
| 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 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Amnesty International Club, Argo, Calligraphy, Chamber Ensembles, Cooking Club, Creative Design, Forensic Science, George School Investing Club, Goldfish in Java, Havurah, Latin American Students Organization, LOGOS, Model United Nations, Muslim Students Association, Prefect Program, Ride Society, Running Club, Skiing Club, Songwriting Club, Umoja, Women's Issues Now, Young Friends Concerned Arts and Music Programs: Ceramics Club, Community Chorus, Fused glass Recreational Athletic Programs: SPALUTS (student humor and satire magazine) | |
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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