Marvelwood School
At Marvelwood, we celebrate each student`s individuality. Our customized approach to learning is responsive to student interests and attuned to their strengths.
We are a welcoming community, intentionally sized to facilitate close connections and an atmosphere of personal warmth.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Students: 120 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $62,200
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $39,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Marvelwood School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 308 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Student Attention
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1956
1907
Campus Size
83 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
120 students
300 students
% Students of Color
21%
25%
% International Students
15%
20%
% Students Boarding
85%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
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
11
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$4.5 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$62,200
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$39,000
$32,995
% Students on Financial Aid
29%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$28,500
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
80%
58%
Director of Admissions
Maureen Smith
Associate Director of Admissions
Victor Bowman
Course Listings
List of Courses Offered
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
11
17
Courses
American History, Art, Calculas A/B, Calculas B/C, Chemistry, Comparative Politics, Economics, European History, Physics, Senior Honors Program, Statistics
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
15
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Audio Engineering, Creative Science, Debating and Public Speaking, Student government, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced Dance, Drafting and Design, Film, Jazz Band Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Photography, Private music lessons, The Marvelwood Players
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rock climbing, Skiing
Audio Engineering, Creative Science, Debating and Public Speaking, Student government, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced Dance, Drafting and Design, Film, Jazz Band Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Photography, Private music lessons, The Marvelwood Players
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rock climbing, Skiing
College Matriculation
Year: 2020 - 20016
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
University of California (various campuses)
7
University of Connecticut
5
Dickinson College
4
Lynn University
4
Pennsylvania State University
4
Roger Williams University
4
Boston University
3
High Point University
3
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
3
Bennington College
2
School Notes
- Marvelwood is a school that builds confidence and changes lives. We are deeply dedicated to knowing and valuing our students, celebrating their individuality and challenging them to invest in their education and discover new passions. We deliver a customized approach to learning that is responsive to student interests and supports and empowers them to move forward with courage in college, career, and life. We are a welcoming and safe community that embraces a truly diverse population of learners. Our school is intentionally sized to facilitate close connections and a tangible atmosphere of personal warmth. With purposeful guidance and respect, our students thrive and are encouraged to become their best selves.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia/Language-based, ADD - ADHD
- Marvelwood School accreditations: NAIS, TABS, CAIS, NEASC
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jake Burton Carpenter '71 - Jake Burton Carpenter, also known as Jake Burton, is an American snowboarder and founder of Burton Snowboards and one of the inventors of the modern day snowboard.
- Blair Patterson '98 - Blair's work for Estée Lauder has been featured on The View, The Today Show and TLC's iVillage, as well as in Nylon and O Magazines and on the covers of Time Out New York and Harper's Bazaar.
- Nicholas Benson '83 - Nick was awarded the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship, and in 2010, he was named a MacArthur Fellow by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Profile last updated: 06/21/2021
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