Rumsey Hall School
- Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance.
- The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family and a contributing member of a community.
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| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Rumsey Hall School |
| School Focus | Junior Boarding School |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 5-9 |
| Grades (Day) | Grades K-9 |
| School Type | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1900 |
| Campus Size | 147 acres |
| Enrollment | 336 students |
| % Students of Color | 4% |
| % International Students | 22% |
| % Students Boarding | 42% |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 36% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $11.9 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $55,665 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $26,040 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 15% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $16,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 73% |
| Director of Admissions | Benjamin R. Tuff |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 Interscholastic Sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Ice Hockey, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 4 Extracurriculars |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Community Service Club, Outing Program Arts and Music Programs: Diplomacy, Two Theater Productions/One Drama & One Musical |
School Notes
- Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family and a contributing member of a community.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- Rumsey Hall School accreditations: the Association of Boarding School (TABS)
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