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The Pennington School.

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The Pennington School
Introduction
The Pennington School is an independent coeducational school for students in grades 6 through 12, in both day and boarding programs, with a current enrollment of 476 students. The curriculum is college preparatory, with an emphasis on fostering the development of the whole student through academics, athletics, community service, and the creative and performing arts. Within the curriculum there are also small programs for international students and for students with learning differences. Founded in 1838, Pennington values both tradition and innovation, applying the values gleaned from centuries of learning, along with the most up-to-date knowledge, to a rapidly changing world.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding) 7-12 7-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12 7-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation United Methodist Non-denominational
Year Founded 1838 1900
Campus Size 54 acres 135 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 485 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 23% 18%
Percent International Students 13% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 27% 70%
Average SAT Score 1636 *National Avg. View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1450 - 1770 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal (no jacket required for boys) Casual
Average Class Size 13 12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 18 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 60% 61%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $24 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $40,600 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $27,300 $22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid 26% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $14,500 $17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
Admission
Application Deadline Feb. 1 Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application Yes Yes
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 39% 59%
Director of Admissions Mark W. Saunders
Associate Director of Admissions George Ward
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 15 13
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Field Hockey Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Winter Track
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 23 23
Capoeira Chamber Ensemble
Community Service Community Service
Fall Play Federal Reserve Challenge
French Club Jazz Ensemble
Library Proctors Math Club
Mock Trial Model United Nations
National Honor Society Newspaper
Pennington Singers Pennington Sports Network
Pit Band Residential Proctors
Senior Internship Program Spanish Club
Spring Play Stage Crew
Winter Musical
College Matriculation:
Year: 2001-2005
Carnegie Mellon 17
Rutgers University 14
Penn State 12
American University 7
Boston University 7
Drexel University 6
Ithaca College 6
Muhlenberg College 6
George Washington University 5
Lehigh University 5
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes
  • The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12. The Pennington School offers a college preparatory curriculum with honors and AP classes, an ESL program for international students, and the Center for Learning.
  • Members of The Pennington School community believe: - Every individual has inherent value. - Each individual has unique potential that can be developed. - Diversity enriches a community. - All life experiences are opportunities to learn. - Learning is an ongoing process. - All people are responsible for and to one another. - Character development is integral to responsible citizenship. - All people should treat each other and each other&apos&aposs religious traditions with respect.
  • The Pennington School seeks to enroll students of good character and demonstrated citizenship who enjoy being part of a community that welcomes and encourages the participation of each of its members. Students should have strong academic ability and should be seeking to build a record of personal achievements appropriate for college admission.
  • LD types supported: Language-based
  • School accreditations: Middle States, TABS, NAIS, NJAIS
  • Profile last updated: 09/30/2009

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