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 43% of students benefit from a financial aid budget of over $7.5 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.
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- Stanford University 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. . .
- University of Virginia 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. . .
- 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. . .
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Groton School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Low student:teacher ratio
- 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
| Definition of Terms | 2021 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 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 450 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 380 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 49% | 25% |
| % International Students | 11% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 85% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1440 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 31 | *National Avg. » View |
| 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 | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 57 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 78% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $450 million | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $59,140 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $46,050 | $33,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 43% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $47,541 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 9% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Ian M. Gracey | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | James Funnell | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field | |
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 | |
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 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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 43% of students benefit from a financial aid budget of over $7.5 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
Profile last updated: 07/13/2021
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