Groton School

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5.00 (12 reviews)

Tel: 978-448-7510

282 Farmers Row, Box 991
Groton, MA 01450

"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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Groton School Alumni #1
Class of 2012
9/11/2012
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. . .
Groton School Alumni #2
Class of 2011
10/1/2011
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. . .
Groton School Alumni #3
Class of 2010
9/19/2011
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. . .
Groton School Alumni #4
Class of 2009
10/1/2011
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. . .
Groton School Alumni #5
Class of 2008
9/17/2008
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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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	105 acres

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

Endowment Size	$350 million	$16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$56,700	$52,450
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$43,390	$28,400
% Students on Financial Aid	37%	35%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant	$43,199	$21,582
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Application Deadline	Jan. 15	Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application	No	No
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	90%	-
Acceptance Rate	12%	56%
Director of Admissions	Ian M. Gracey

List of Courses Offered

# 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

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

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

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