Trinity-Pawling School
In such challenging times, we cannot think of a stronger argument for the relevance of a dynamic, personalized, and transformative educational experience in the lives of adolescents who are preparing to successfully navigate the demands of an ever-changing world.
Learning happens best in community. While this is true of all learning, it is particularly true in the case of Trinity-Pawling School, where the relationships between students and faculty and the availability of extra help are catalysts to the learning and growth process.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 8-12, PG
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $68,250
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $48,500
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- REACHING NEW HEIGHTS - 11/15/2021Hayden Desmond flew his first drone at the age of ten, and since then, his talent for drone photography has soared. "I`ve always been interested in drones, and ever since ...moreI received my first drone with a camera when I turned ten, it`s been an obsession," Hayden began. hide
- LEADING THE WAY AT TRINITY-PAWLING - 10/15/2021Each spring at Trinity-Pawling`s time-honored Stepping Up ceremony, a small group of rising seniors are elected as prefects for the upcoming year. Derived from the Latin word for `leader`, prefects ...moreare voted in by the student body and faculty, serving as student leaders and modeling the School`s ideals of honor, respect, and hard work. hide
- PRIORITIZING TIME - 10/15/2021An educational environment, such as Trinity-Pawling, that values a holistic approach to education, has multiple opportunities each day to embrace meaningful moments of teaching and learning. As a boarding school, ...moremoreover, Trinity-Pawling can lean into these opportunities more comprehensively than an independent day or public school. hide
Top Rankings
Trinity-Pawling School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Year Founded
1907
1907
Campus Size
230 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
268 students
301 students
% Students of Color
16%
26%
% International Students
15%
20%
% Students Boarding
80%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
950 - 1250
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
16
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$55 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$68,250
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$48,500
(7th & 8th Grade Day - $33,000)
(7th & 8th Grade Day - $33,000)
$34,900
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$58,250
$44,150
% Students on Financial Aid
50%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$32,500
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Acceptance Rate
50%
58%
Director of Admissions
Jeff Beck
Associate Director of Admissions
Kim DeFonce
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
16
17
Courses
AP Physics 1, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Statistics, U.S. History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
18
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
61
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
3D Printing Club, Acolytes & Vergers, Allies (LGBTQ), Amen Boys, Asian Society, Aviation Club, Baking Club, Bridge Club, Cheese Club, Chess Club, Coffee and Tea Club, Computer Programming Club, Computer Repair Club, Cooking Club, Cribbage Club, Dead Politics Club, Deans Assistants, Debate Club, Diversity Club, Dog Walking Club, Dorm Proctors, Drone Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Environmental Council, Finance Club, Key Club, Knitting Club, Literary Club, Math Club, Mindfulness Club, MIT Launch Club, Mock Trial Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Poker Club, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Reading, Relay For Life, Spirit Club, Strategy Board Games, Student Activities, Student Senate, Student's Corner, The Phoenix School Newspaper, Usher Club, Vital Signs Science Magazine
Arts and Music Programs:
Anime Club, Drama Club, Drumming Club, Film Club, Jazz Club, Pottery Club, Radio Station, String Music Club, Theater, Trinitones
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Health & Wellness, Mountain Biking Club, Outdoor Club, Quarterback Club, Strength and Conditioning
3D Printing Club, Acolytes & Vergers, Allies (LGBTQ), Amen Boys, Asian Society, Aviation Club, Baking Club, Bridge Club, Cheese Club, Chess Club, Coffee and Tea Club, Computer Programming Club, Computer Repair Club, Cooking Club, Cribbage Club, Dead Politics Club, Deans Assistants, Debate Club, Diversity Club, Dog Walking Club, Dorm Proctors, Drone Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Environmental Council, Finance Club, Key Club, Knitting Club, Literary Club, Math Club, Mindfulness Club, MIT Launch Club, Mock Trial Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Poker Club, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Reading, Relay For Life, Spirit Club, Strategy Board Games, Student Activities, Student Senate, Student's Corner, The Phoenix School Newspaper, Usher Club, Vital Signs Science Magazine
Arts and Music Programs:
Anime Club, Drama Club, Drumming Club, Film Club, Jazz Club, Pottery Club, Radio Station, String Music Club, Theater, Trinitones
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Health & Wellness, Mountain Biking Club, Outdoor Club, Quarterback Club, Strength and Conditioning
College Matriculation
Year: 2017
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
31
Trinity College
18
University of Vermont
17
Syracuse University
16
St. Lawrence University
15
Boston University
12
Emory University
12
Elon University
11
George Washington University
11
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
11
School Notes
- At Trinity-Pawling, everything we do is shaped to the needs of boys in the 21st century. We teach and learn from experience. Our programs are active and applied - packed with opportunities for hands-on learning. We reimagine what`s possible in boys` education. The results are transformational. Trinity-Pawling offers a personal educational experience to 300 boys in grades 7-12 and postgraduates. The School delivers entrepreneurial and ambitious programs that provide opportunities for collaboration and camaraderie, independent exploration, and the discovery of passions and talents. With over 100 academic courses, 18 AP courses, 13 athletic teams competing in the New England Founders League, and a multitude of extracurricular activities, our students have many opportunities to reimagine and own their education.
- Experiential learning is just the beginning. Our three-part Practicum for Civic Leadership fosters problem-solving skills, promotes interdisciplinary exploration, and builds authentic communication skills. Through the Winter Project, Global Collaborative Challenge, and Senior Independent Project, we place our students at the center of the learning process. They become active participants and co-creators - in and out of the classroom. Using a multi-disciplined approach and engaging with the world outside of Trinity-Pawling, students work collaboratively to understand issues, give oral presentations both as part of a group and as an individual, and learn how to ask the right questions when confronted with challenges. The three-pronged, multi-dimensional Practicum challenges every student to master these 21st century skills.
- The School`s Center for Learning Achievement recognizes the potential in each and every student. For over 45 years, this signature program and individualized academic support has provided an environment where students are transformed - achieving their academic goals in ways they never expected, finding their confidence, and preparing for their futures.
- Trinity-Pawling School accreditations: New York Association of Independent Schools and New York State Board of Regents
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Christopher Wren ’54 - Retired from The New York Times after nearly twenty-nine years as a reporter, foreign correspondent, and editor. He is the author of Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom and Walking to Vermont.
- Paul Rachman ’78 - Is an American film director who directed the highly praised 2006 documentary American Hardcore, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was released by Sony Pictures Classics.
- Andrew Masset ’67 - Is an actor, known for Halt and Catch Fire, Remember the Titans, and Kill the Messenger.
- Michael Melford ’68 - Is an American photographer, artist and teacher known for his National Geographic magazine assignments.
- Joseph Callo ’48 - Is a Naval History Magazine Author of the Year. His most recent book is a memoir titled The Sea Was Always There. His book John Paul Jones: America’s First Sea Warrior is the 2006 winner of the Samuel Eliot Morison Award by the Naval Order of the US
- Chukky Okobi ’96 - NFL football player, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2001–07, Super Bowl XL Champion
- Maurice Vaughn ’86 - MLB first baseman, three-time All-Star, AL MVP
- Gil Junger ’72 - Is an American director for Touchstone Pictures, most famous for 10 Things I Hate About You
- Shayne Skov ’09 - American NFL football player, San Francisco 49ers
Source: Verified school update
Alumni Reviews Review School
Review
Description
Trinity-Pawling School Alumni #1
Class of 1980
5.0010/21/2021
University of Denver, western state university-law
Class of 1980
5.0010/21/2021
University of Denver, western state university-law
Lots of personal attention from faculty both during class and after class.
Fantastic selection of competitive sports available. . .
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