St. George's School
- "St. George's School provides a rigorous college prep curriculum, high standards, and dynamic classroom discussion.
- Round tables are prevalent and coincide with our belief in the virtue of small classes and in the benefits of active dialog and debate.
- Learning at St. George's School has to do with knowing the teacher and the subject matter, and we celebrate the growth that takes part at the heart of our challenging and democratic process...".
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- Colby College You could not ask for a more beautiful location--atop of a hill overlooking a beach on the Atlantic Ocean. Some of my fondest memories came from playing baseball on a sunny afternoon and just. . .
- Smith College The faculty at SG really expect a lot from their students, and although the school may not be considered a 'top-tier' by some, I feel that the academics are challenging and prepare students of various. . .
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St. George's School is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 325 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | St. George's School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1896 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 125 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 370 students | 310 students |
| % Students of Color | 19% | 21% |
| % International Students | 18% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 85% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1370 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 22 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 85% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $145 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $61,550 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $43,550 | $30,550 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $39,850 | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 72% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Ryan P. Mulhern | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 37 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | A Capella, Academic Decathlon, Acolytes, Amnesty International Club, Art Club, Athletic Council, Barbecue Club, Camp Ramleh Counselors, Chamber, Choir, Christian Fellowship Club, Community Service Club, Cultural Outreach, Current Events Club, Debate Club, Dorm Prefects, Dragon, Drama Club, Ecology Club, Entertainment Committee, Feed-a-Friend, French Club, Handbell Choir, Lance (yearbook), Library Association, Math Team, Music Guild, NADA, Orchestra, Peer Tutors, Poetry Club, Red and White (student paper), Red Key (student tour guides), School Prefects, Stage Crew, Student Council, WISE | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2011 - 2014 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Georgetown University | 14 | |
| Boston College | 12 | |
| Trinity College | 12 | |
| Wake Forest University | 11 | |
| Dartmouth College | 10 | |
| Elon University | 8 | |
| Middlebury College | 7 | |
| New York University | 7 | |
| University of Pennsylvania | 6 | |
| Brown University | 5 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- St. George's School provides a rigorous college prep curriculum, high standards, and dynamic classroom discussion. Round tables are prevalent and coincide with our belief in the virtue of small classes and in the benefits of active dialog and debate. Learning at St. George's School has to do with knowing the teacher and the subject matter, and we celebrate the growth that takes part at the heart of our challenging and democratic process.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Howard Dean - Class of 1966 - Former Vermont Governor & DNC Chairman
- Prescott Bush - Class of 1912 - U.S. Senator from Connecticut
- Claiborne Pell - Class of 1936 - U.S. Senator from Rhode Island
- Tucker Carlson - Class of 1987 - Correspondent MSNBC
- William Vanderbilt - Class of 1919 - Governor of Rhode Island
- Julie Bowen - Class of 1987 - Actress - Modern Family
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