Oldfields School
- A leader among girls' boarding schools, Oldfields School, founded 1867, is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 8-12.
- Located in Maryland`s horse country, Oldfields provides an environment where girls are celebrated, supported, and encouraged to explore new experiences and take risks along the way. A 5:1 student to teacher ratio coupled with a talented and dedicated faculty allows for the mission of "Each Girl's Success" to be fully executed each and every day. Oldfields` distinctive academic schedule includes 3 classes per day with 1 hour in between each to allow for enrichment such as clubs, sports, or individual academic support. Intensive immersion into the subject matter is similar to a college experience. A balanced approach to high academic standards in a caring environment results in confident, accomplished, well-rounded young women ready for the next phase of their education.
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- Muhlenberg College I don't know what other boarding schools are like, but the teachers and coaches at Oldfields cared about me learning, growing, and being happy in a way I never could have imagined. I was surrounded. . .
- connecticut college Oldfields is incredibly diverse as well as very supportive while still allowing girls to branch out and be who they want to be they are still supportive. . .
- Spelman College Oldfields School was super unique because of many reasons, but I'll choose 2. The class sizes were extremely small, giving students a large amount of one on one time with the teachers. I think at. . .
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| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Oldfields School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1867 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 130 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 180 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 21% | 21% |
| % International Students | 23% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 80% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (casual, appropriate, neat) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 12 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 67% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $12 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $58,400 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $32,800 | $30,550 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 23% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $12,000 | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 36% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Reiva Kibbee | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Tom Faxon | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 12 | 17 |
| Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry , AP English Language and Composition , AP Environmental Science, AP French Language and Culture , AP Physics , AP Spanish Language and Culture , AP Statistics, AP US Government and Politics , AP US History, AP World History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 15 |
| Sports | Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 22 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Art Club, Asian Culture Club, Baltimore Girls School Leadership Coalition, Black Awareness Club, Book Club, Disciplinary Council, Drama Club, Dreamcatchers hip hop dance group, Dubious Dozen (a capella), Environment Club, Global Awareness Club, Images (a capella), Jewish Culture Club, Model UN, Resident Assistants, Riding Club, Student Council, Tidbit (literary magazine), Tour Guides, Varsity Club, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Playmakers | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- A leader among girls` boarding schools, Oldfields School, founded 1867, is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 8 12.
- Located in Maryland`s horse and hound country, Oldfields provides an environment where girls feel comfortable, supported, and encouraged to explore new experiences and take risks along the way.
- A 5:1 student to teacher ratio coupled with a talented and dedicated faculty allows for the mission of "Each Girl`s Success" to be fully executed every day. Oldfields` distinctive academic schedule includes three 80 minute classes per day with 1 hour in between each class allows for extra help time with teachers, individualized one on one academic strategies support, time to do homework in the library, participate in clubs, or enjoy down time.
- Our intensive immersion into the subject matter is similar to a college experience and our high academic standards combined with low pressure in a supportive environment results in confident, accomplished, well-rounded young women ready for the next phase of their education.
- Accreditations include Association of Independent Maryland Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National Coalition of Girls Schools, National Association of Independent Schools
- LD types supported: All
- Oldfields School accreditations: Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Wallis Simpson - The Duchess of Windsor
- Renee duPont - Heiress to the duPont family
- Lana Dupont - Olympic Equestrian
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