Upper School Fast Facts
Enrollment in Grades 9-12: 363
Average class size: 12.7
Faculty and staff
39 full-time equivalent
20 average years experience
28 with masters degrees
3 with doctorates
Curriculum
96 courses
21 advanced
18 AP courses
2 post-AP level
Opportunities for independent study
Achievement Data – Classes of 2008-2011 (344 students)
Median SAT scores: Verbal - 610, Math - 650 (best Verbal, best Math)
92% took between 1 and 10 AP exams, median number 4
80% of scores 3, 4, 5; 256 earned recognition as AP Scholars
6 National AP Scholars
14 National Merit Scholars
Performing Arts
Over 40% involved in music and/or drama performances
Athletics
80% of students participate in at least one team sport
12 varsity girls' and 11 varsity boys' teams
College Guidance
4-person staff
Personal counselor assigned in sophomore year
Counseling programs beginning in Grade 8
Coordinated standardized testing program beginning in Grade 9, including preparation and review
Special program features
Honor Code: Student/faculty initiated and maintained program central to school's culture
Laptop program: All students in grades 6-12 use laptops throughout the curriculum
Academic advising system with 1:9 teacher/student ratio
Integrated experiential education component: Week-long service/activities for Grades 9-11; 5-week senior project
Comprehensive Student Support Services program with learning resource specialist, math and written-language resource specialists; faculty trained in learning differences
Student leadership/teamwork/community service opportunities through involvement in 18 clubs, student government and service-learning projects
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