Groton School
Set on a beautiful campus less than an hour's drive from Boston, Groton offers the resources of a much larger school to 380 students in grades 8 through 12. Under the leadership of Headmaster Temba Maqubela, Groton has aggressively contained the cost of attendance and increased financial aid. Over 42% of students benefit from a financial aid budget of almost $7 million. Groton highlights two special programs. GEOs (Groton Educational Opportunities) allow students to explore various locations around the world during vacations. GRACE (GRoton Accelerate Challenge Enrich) accelerates students` academic progress during the summer between grades 9 and 10 if they so desire. Founded in the Episcopal tradition, Groton offers wide-ranging art, athletic and service programs, the variety of perspectives reflected in a diverse student body, and the unique leadership opportunity of the Groton prefect year.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 8-12
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $59,995
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $46,720
- Acceptance rate: 9%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Groton School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Resources
School Resources
Selectivity
Offering Breadth
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
8-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1884
1907
Campus Size
450 acres
126 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
380 students
300 students
% Students of Color
46%
26%
% International Students
9%
20%
% Students Boarding
85%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
57
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$477 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$59,995
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$46,720
$34,900
% Students on Financial Aid
42%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$46,427
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
9%
58%
Director of Admissions
Ian M. Gracey
Associate Director of Admissions
James Funnell
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
22
23
Extracurriculars
Lilith (girls singing group)
Club or Organization:
Alliance for Student Harmony, Amnesty International Club, Art Club, GCS (Groton Community Service Organization), Grotonian (Literary Paper), Hillel, Hispanic Lanino Forum, Horizon (historical review), Investment Club, Islamic Society, Japanese Club, Model UN, Scudder's (School Snack Bar), Shalom, Social Services Club, Spirit Committee, Student Activities Committee, Student Response Group, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Interact Club-Rotary International, Judicial Committee
Club or Organization:
Alliance for Student Harmony, Amnesty International Club, Art Club, GCS (Groton Community Service Organization), Grotonian (Literary Paper), Hillel, Hispanic Lanino Forum, Horizon (historical review), Investment Club, Islamic Society, Japanese Club, Model UN, Scudder's (School Snack Bar), Shalom, Social Services Club, Spirit Committee, Student Activities Committee, Student Response Group, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Interact Club-Rotary International, Judicial Committee
College Matriculation
Year: 2017 - 2021
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
University of Chicago
27
Georgetown University
24
Harvard University
21
Brown University
15
Yale University
15
Princeton University
14
Boston College
10
Columbia University
10
University of St. Andrews
10
Scripps College
9
School Notes
- Set on a beautiful campus less than an hour's drive from Boston, Groton offers the resources of a much larger school to 380 students in grades 8 through 12. Under the leadership of Headmaster Temba Maqubela, Groton has aggressively contained the cost of attendance and increased financial aid. Over 42% of students benefit from a financial aid budget of almost $7 million. Groton highlights two special programs. GEOs (Groton Educational Opportunities) allow students to explore various locations around the world during vacations. GRACE (GRoton Accelerate Challenge Enrich) accelerates students` academic progress during the summer between grades 9 and 10 if they so desire. Founded in the Episcopal tradition, Groton offers wide-ranging art, athletic and service programs, the variety of perspectives reflected in a diverse student body, and the unique leadership opportunity of the Groton prefect year.
- Groton School accreditations: NEASC
Source: Verified school update
Alumni Reviews Review School
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Description
I think the most influential part of Groton is it’s emphasis on community. As an effect of the small size and commitment to inclusion, Groton skillfully combines the independence that comes with attending a boarding. . .
Groton is unique in its campus set-up. It is centered around the "Circle" a large expanse of grass that is used as a soccer field in the fall and for lawn games in the spring. . .
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. . .
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