Trinity-Pawling School
- The goal of a Trinity-Pawling education is to unlock the potential for greatness that exists in each boy.
- The School pursues this goal through a vigorous learning environment that emphasizes 21st century skills such as innovation, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
- A commitment to project-based and experiential learning acknowledges the research that has identified learning paradigms that prove to be successful for boys.
- A camaraderie of "brotherhood" is enhanced by the mutuality of a family of educators and students who are dedicated to building a culture of excellence and honor.
- The Trinity-Pawling learning experience combines a timeless commitment to character with a dedication to prepare young men for an ever-changing world.
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- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
- Student Attention Low teacher:student ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Trinity-Pawling | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 8-12, PG | 5-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 7-12, PG | Pre-K-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1907 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 230 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 300 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 10% | 23% |
| % International Students | 20% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 75% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1120 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 950 - 1250 | - |
| Average ACT score | 23 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Less than once a month | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $45.4 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $62,000 | $57,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $44,000 (7th & 8th Grade Day - $29,750) | $30,150 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $47,500 | $41,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $28,500 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 50% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | JP Burlington '95 | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Kimberly T. DeFonce | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 18 |
| Courses | Biology, Calculus, English Literature & Composition, English Language & Composition, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science Principles, Economics, Environmental Science, European History, Music Theory, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, U.S. History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Polo, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 39 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: 3D Printing Club, Asian Society, Chapel, Chess Club, Computer Programming Club, Computer Repair Club, Cooking Club, Deans Advisory Council, Debate Club, Diversity Club, Environmental Council, Finance Club, International Club, Key Club, Math Club, Mindfulness Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Relay For Life, Ski and Snowboard Program, Spirit Club, Student Leadership, The Phoenix School Newspaper, Two- and three-dimensional art, Usher Club, Vital Signs Science Magazine Arts and Music Programs: Drama Society, Film Club, Horseback Riding Program, Jazz Club, Project Eye-to-Eye, Radio Station, Theater Trips, Trinitones Recreational Athletic Programs: Health & Wellness, Outing Club, Strength and Conditioning, Varsity Farming, Yoga Club | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2017 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | 33 | |
| St. Lawrence University | 15 | |
| Syracuse University | 15 | |
| Trinity College | 15 | |
| University of Vermont | 14 | |
| George Washington University | 13 | |
| Boston University | 11 | |
| Emory University | 11 | |
| Elon University | 10 | |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 10 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- With 90% of faculty living on campus, students learn and grow in a close-knit community of faculty, staff, and students. Students are guided by teachers who are also their coaches and dorm parents, establishing strong faculty-student collaboration and providing for 24/7 learning.Trinity-Pawling serves 300 boys in grades 7-12 and offers a postgraduate program. The School offers over 100 academic courses and 18 AP courses, interscholastic competition in 13 sports within the highly competitive New England Founders League, and a diverse menu of activities, clubs, and trips allowing students to pursue and explore many interests.
- Trinity-Pawling`s Center for Learning Achievement houses a number of support services available to assist students in recognizing and reaching their academic potential while at Trinity-Pawling. Specific instructional programs are available for students who have language-based learning differences, and for students with executive function difficulties. Inspired by inquiry, our Learning Labs are the unofficial help desks of Trinity-Pawling.
- Trinity-Pawling is located on 230 acres overlooking the Hudson River Valley, just 60 miles north of New York City. The Campus includes a turf field for football, soccer and lacrosse, as well as three natural grass lacrosse/soccer fields, two baseball fields, an all-weather track, nine new tennis courts, five squash courts, hockey rink, a contemporary art center with 400 seat theater, and a state-of-the-art science and technology wing of the academic building.
- One of the School`s most distinctive attributes is its signatory Effort System, which began over 45 years ago. Each boy at Trinity-Pawling is recognized and assessed in terms of the effort he devotes to a given endeavor: academics, athletics, dormitory responsibilities, civic engagement, attendance, and extracurricular programs. The learning objective inherent in this ethos of effort is to teach young people that the more they invest of themselves the greater their accomplishments will be. The Effort System, then, becomes a pervasive characteristic of a boy`s experience at Trinity-Pawling.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia
- 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
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