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112 W. Delaware Avenue, Pennington, NJ 08534 -  Map
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School Notes Overview: |
"Recognizing that each individual has unique abilities, interests, and talents, The Pennington School fosters the pursuit of personal excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and leadership in preparation for the demands of college study. Founded by the Methodist Church in 1838, the School enrolls a diverse student body and prepares its students to live lives of integrity, to respect all people, and to be of service to others..."
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| School Focus |
College Preparatory |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
(Boarding) |
7-12 |
9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) |
6-12 |
9-12 |
| 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 |
150 acres |
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| Enrollment |
478 students |
300 students |
| Percent Students of Color |
22% |
18% |
| Percent International Students |
12% |
16% |
| Percent Students Boarding |
27% |
72% |
| Average
SAT Score |
1636 |
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Avg. » View |
| SAT
range (25th-75th percentile) |
1450 - 1750 |
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| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
No |
No |
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| Saturday Classes |
No |
No |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Formal |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
13 |
12
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| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
1:8 |
1:7
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
17 |
14 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
60% |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Endowment Size |
$25 million |
$16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$39,400
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$38,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$26,500 |
$21,950 |
| Percent Students
on Financial Aid |
22% |
31% |
| Average Financial Aid
Grant |
$
14,500 |
$
17,000 |
| Merit Scholarships
Offered |
Yes |
No |
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| Application Deadline |
Feb. 1 |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
Yes |
Yes |
| Acceptance Rate |
39% |
60% |
| Director of Admissions |
Mark W. Saunders |
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| Associate Director of Admissions |
George Ward |
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| Total Interscholastic
Sports Offered |
15 |
13 |
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| 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 |
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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's 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: 10/27/2008
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