The Calverton School
Fostering a culture of respect, high expectations, and shared experiences, The Calverton School instills in students intellectual curiosity, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic to prepare them for higher education and responsible citizenship in a democratic and global community.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 8-12, PG
- Students: 286 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1967
1907
Campus Size
152 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
286 students
300 students
% Students of Color
47%
25%
% International Students
8%
20%
% Students Boarding
10%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:7
7:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
24
-
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
44%
70%
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
n/a
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$32,995
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Acceptance Rate
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Associate Director of Admissions
Beth Lennon, Heidi Merryman
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
10
16
Sports
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- The Calverton School, founded in 1967, is an independent college preparatory school serving students from early childhood through Grade 12. Calverton prides itself on providing a challenging college-preparatory program in an environment that promotes honesty, tolerance, respect, and responsibility. Small class sizes and excellent student-to-teacher ratios ensure that each student is challenged in every aspect of school endeavor. Our small school size provides each student the opportunity to contribute to the larger community and helps to create an inclusive school that celebrates diversity and helps each student reach his or her potential. The school provides students with experiences of diversity and welcomes students of all races, socioeconomic backgrounds and beliefs. The Calverton School, steeped in a solid academic tradition, educates students to have the independence of judgment, personal freedom, and strength of character so that they can become leaders with broad intellectual horizons.
- The Calverton School accreditations: National Association of Independent Schools, AIMS- Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools
Profile last updated: 10/03/2021
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