Miss Porter's School
- Founded in 1843 by lifelong scholar and educator, Sarah Porter, Miss Porter`s School is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades nine through 12.
- Located in the center of Farmington, Conn., Porter`s offers a diverse high school experience with 313 students hailing from 21 states and representing 17 countries.
- The school educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens who will shape a changing world. For more information, please visit www.porters.org.
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- William & Mary Miss Porter's has unique traditions unlike any other school aimed at including students and making them feel like part of a campus community, such as the school ring tradition. Part of the fun is learning. . .
- Smith College I would definitely have to say that something unique about Porter's is the connection between Alumnae (called "Ancients") and students. The ability to talk about shared experiences and traditions across generations is something I rarely. . .
- Providence College Traditions! There is nothing like the kind of bonding that a Porter's girl gets from the traditions she will experience during her 4 years at MPS. The traditions are kept a secret up until a. . .
- Dartmouth Miss Porter's School is a school built on tradition, and a common goal of achieving excellence. We have mandatory community service hours, rigorous classes, excellent sports, and most of all a community that truly cares. . .
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- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
- School Resources Highest endowment/student
- Student Test Scores High SSAT scores
| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | Miss Porter's School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1843 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 50 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 313 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 29% | 20% |
| % International Students | 14% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 64% | 68% |
| Average SAT Score | 1240 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1180 - 1330 | - |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 22 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 92% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $113 million | $17 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $58,970 | $53,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $47,485 | $28,560 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 37% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | 25191 | $22,730 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 87% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Sarah Quinn | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 45 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Am I (Analyzing Media Intellectually, Internally & Internationally), Animal Rights Club, Art Appreciation Club, Asian Club, Athletic Association, Christian Fellowship Club, Concordia (community service club), Debate Club, French Club, Hispanic Cultural Club, Jewish Student Union, Model UN, Perilhettes (senior singing group), Players Mandolin Performance Troupe, Salmagundy (newspaper), Science Bowl, Society for National and International Affairs, STAND, Stock Market Club, Student Activities, Student Peace Alliance, Tour Guides (admissions), Watu Wazuri (multicultural organization) Club or Organization: AIDS Awareness Club, Archive Club, Culture Club, Democrats Club, Earth Club, HACIA Democracy Club, International Student Club, Knitting Club, LOV (Ladies of Vitality), Republican Club, Sister-to-Sister, Spectrum, Spirit Squad, Sushi Club, Tea Club, UBUNTU (Africa Club), Warm Hands, Warm Hearts, Youth in Action Group Arts and Music Programs: Animation Club, MAFIA (Making Amateur Fun of Improv Arts), Poetry Club | |
School Notes
- School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Notable Alumnae - www.porters.org/alumnae
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