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The Pennington School
112 W. Delaware Avenue, Pennington, NJ 08534 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 609-737-6128

"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..."

Definition of Terms
Overview:
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 140 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 478 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 22% 18%
Percent International Students 12% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 27% 70%
Average SAT Score 1636 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1450 - 1750 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 13 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 17 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 60% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $25 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $39,400 $38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $26,500 $21,990
Percent Students on Financial Aid 22% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $14,500 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 39% 60%
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


BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Winter Track 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 23 23
 
 
CapoeiraChamber Ensemble
Community ServiceCommunity Service
Fall PlayFederal Reserve Challenge
French ClubJazz Ensemble
Library ProctorsMath Club
Mock TrialModel United Nations
National Honor SocietyNewspaper
Pennington SingersPennington Sports Network
Pit BandResidential Proctors
Senior Internship ProgramSpanish Club
Spring PlayStage 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'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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