The Village School
- The Village School, an international community, is committed to developing inquisitive life-long learners prepared to think critically, to collaborate genuinely, and to give of themselves generously, as they prepare to lead the next generation into an ever-changing world.
- The Village School utilizes hands-on, innovative teaching methods particularly in Math and Science.
- The person attention students receive nurtures life-long learners who are fully prepared for leadership in the 21st century.
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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 326 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Large student body (number of students)
- Diversity High percentage of students of color
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | The Village School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | 5-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1966 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 28 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 1750 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 60% | 20% |
| % International Students | 30% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 30% | 68% |
| Average SAT Score | 1970 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 32 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Mixture of formal and informal dress days) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 37 | - |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $65,300 (*Includes tution, room & board.) | $53,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $28,560 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Erik Srnka Erica Johnson | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | n/a | 17 |
| Courses | Algebra II Honors, Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, IB Biology HL, IB Biology SL, IB Business and Management HL, IB Business and Management SL, IB Chemistry HL, IB Chemistry SL, IB Chinese A HL, IB Chinese A SL, IB Computer Science HL, IB Computer Science SL, IB Dance HL, IB Dance SL, IB Dutch A SL, IB Economics HL, IB Economics SL, IB English A: Literature HL, IB English A: Literature SL, IB English B HL, IB English B SL, IB Environmental Studies HL, IB Environmental Studies SL, IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL, IB Film SL, IB French ab initio, IB French HL, IB French SL, IB Further Math HL, IB History HL, IB History SL, IB Information Technology in Global Society HL, IB Information Technology in Global Society SL, IB Literature SL, IB Mandarin AB initio SL, IB Mathematical Studies, IB Mathematics HL, IB Mathematics SL, IB Music HL, IB Music SL, IB Philosophy SL, IB Physics HL, IB Physics SL, IB Psychology HL, IB Psychology SL, IB Spanish ab initio, IB Spanish B HL, IB Spanish B SL, IB Spanish HL, IB Spanish SL, IB Theater HL, IB Theater SL, IB Visual Art HL, IB Visual Art SL, Physics Honors | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 14 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 31 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Amnesty International Club, Art Club, Biology Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Debate Club, Design Club, Environment Club, Glee Club, Habitat for Humanity, International Film Club, Karaoke Club, Literary Magazine, Math & Science Club, MIT Invent Team, Model UN, Photography, Quiz Bowl, Science Bowl, Social Club, Student Government, Viking Way, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Fashion Club, Jazz Club, Music Club, Orchestra, STARS Theatre & Performance Recreational Athletic Programs: Dance Club | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2015 - 2016 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Houston | 15 | |
| University of Texas, Austin | 12 | |
| Texas A&M University | 7 | |
| Boston University | 3 | |
| University of California, Berkeley | 3 | |
| University of British Columbia | 2 | |
| Harvard University | 1 | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 | |
| McGill University | 1 | |
| Rice University | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
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The Village School's Boarding Program offers unparalleled opportunities for families considering a boarding school for their children.
Some of the many benefits of our program include:
- A highly personalized educational focus on academic and social progress for each child
- The chance to speak, understand, read and write English
- Life-long friendships with students from around the world
- Real-life experience in the United States
- A comprehensive college guidance counseling program The Village School teachers take a personal interest in each student and help them adjust to life at an American school. Our teachers are focused on continuous growth and a superior education. With the help of a college counseling process that begins as early as Grade 6, students are accepted at prestigious colleges and universities in the United States and around the world.To learn more about The Village School's Elite Boarding Program, please contact na.boarding@nordanglia.com
- School accreditations: Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS), Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), International Baccalaureate Programme (IB)
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