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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- Pitzer College Two defining factors about Miss Porter's is the sense of community and the ability for students to create lasting connections with teachers. The community fostered by the students and faculty at Porter's is unlike any. . .
- 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. . .
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Miss Porter's School is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 318 schools) for:
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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 | 2019 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 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 50 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 313 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 29% | 23% |
| % International Students | 14% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 64% | 70% |
| 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 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 92% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $113 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $58,970 | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $47,485 | $31,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 37% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $25,191 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 87% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Sarah Quinn | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 16 |
| 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 | Acapella, Am I (Analyzing Media Intellectually, Internally & Internationally), Animal Rights, Animal Rights Club, Annie Ambassadors, Art Appreciation Club, Asian Club, Athletic Association, Christian Fellowship Club, Community Service (TASC), Concordia (community service club), Drama Tech (Technical Theatre), Flying Disc Club, Foosball Club, Haggis/Baggis (creative writing), Law Enforcement, Modern Dance, Navy Marine Club, Order of St. Michael, Peer Mediation, Tour Guides (admissions), Verities, Watu Wazuri (multicultural organization) Club or Organization: AIDS Awareness Club, Archive Club, Art Studio, Destination Imagination, Filmmaking, Fly Fishing, Gator Globe (Interational Student Newspaper), Guitar, Hunting Club, Jewish Student Union, Society for National and International Affairs, Spectrum, Surfing Club, Talisman Literary Magazine, UBUNTU (Africa Club), Volleyball, Warm Hands, Warm Hearts, Youth in Action Group Arts and Music Programs: Animation Club, Big/Little Siblings, Mathletes | |
School Notes
- Miss Porter's 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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