- "Founded in 1884 by Rev. Endicott Peabody, Groton's original aims included the intellectual, moral and physical development of its students in grades seven through twelve towards preparation for both college and 'the active work of life.' Now a coeducational, primarily residential school of 186 girls and 194 boys in grades eight through twelve, we set for our students the highest standards of academic achievement, intellectual growth, ethical awareness and behavior, sportsmanship, athletic endeavor and service to others...".
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- Stanford University Groton is a small school in the countryside with immense resources and an extremely demanding academic atmosphere; the first word most students associate with the School is "intense." The School's long history and honored traditions. . .
- MIT The single most impressive aspect of Groton is the dedication, quality, and passion of the faculty. My teachers were always well prepared for their classes and when I wanted to meet them outside of class. . .
- Davidson College I think that the most important aspects of Groton is its sense of tradition and its small size. Groton students maintain a schedule that includes daily chapel and senior prefectships, which allow seniors to become. . .
- The University of Chicago The small size of Groton provides an intimate atmosphere that cannot be found at any other school. With fewer than 400 students, all students, teachers, and staff know each other. Everyone says hello to each. . .
- Dartmouth College Groton's small size, intensely devoted faculty, and great students made it an environment unique in several ways. All students enjoy unparalleled attention from teachers and administrators, but that attention does not stop outside of the. . .
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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 329 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity High percentage of students of color
- School Resources Large financial endowment
- School Resources Highest endowment/student
- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
- Offering Breadth High # of AP/advanced courses offered
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
- Student Test Scores High SSAT scores
| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Groton School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1884 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 415 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 380 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 43%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 8%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 86%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 2104 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 2240 - 1980 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 57 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 81%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $350 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$56,700 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$43,390 | $28,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 37%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $43,199 | $21,582 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 90% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 12%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Ian M. Gracey | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 14 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 22 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Alliance for Student Harmony, Amnesty International Club, Art Club, Book Club, Buddist and Hindu Meditation Group, Choir, Christian Fellowship Club, Circle Voice, Debate Club, Drama Club, Environment Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), GCS (Groton Community Service Organization), Grotonian (Literary Paper), Islamic Society, Model UN, Outdoor Club, Scudder's (School Snack Bar), Spirit Committee, Student Activities Committee, Student Response Group, Yearbook | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2010 - 2014 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Georgetown University | 18 | |
| Harvard | 18 | |
| Trinity | 16 | |
| Bowdoin College | 14 | |
| Yale University | 14 | |
| Dartmouth College | 13 | |
| Princeton University | 11 | |
| Brown University | 10 | |
| Colby College | 10 | |
| University of Virginia | 10 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Groton comprises what seem like contradictions. It`s a small school with the resources and programs of a much larger one. School traditions reserve time for sharing modern ideas and diverse personal relationships. An emphasis on developing character, intellect, and leadership encourages the risk-taking that assures student self-discovery. A serene, rural campus provides the location for a lively, fast-paced, and rewarding education. Our students' personal growth, scholarship, athleticism, and artistic talent are nurtured carefully. Annually, 37% of the students receive $6.5 million in need-based aid.
- School accreditations: NEASC
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