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Salisbury School
251 Canaan Road, Salisbury, CT 06068 - View a map of this school Map tel: 860-435-5732
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The mission of Salisbury School is to educate young men by inspiring in each student an enthusiasm for learning and the self-confidence needed for intellectual, spiritual, physical, and moral development. The School's spirit of community fosters long-lasting ties of friendship, healthy competition, and enjoyment of life. Salisbury strives to graduate young men ready and eager to meet the challenges of college and adulthood with an appreciation of their responsibilities in the world community.


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  Student Attention - Low teacher:student ratio

Definition of Terms
Salisbury School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1901 1900
Campus Size 725 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 296 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 18%
Percent International Students 12% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 93% 72%
Average SAT Score 1750 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 17 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 60% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $44 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $41,700 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $31,700 $21,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 31% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 27,500 $ 17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 54% -
Acceptance Rate 39% 60%
Director of Admissions Peter B. Gilbert
Associate Director of Admissions Matthew B. Corkery

Advanced Courses

English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition
US History World History
French Spanish
Latin AB Calculus
BC Calculus Statistics
Economics Chemistry
Physics Biology
Computer Science-Java I II
III 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 16 13

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryFootball
GolfIce Hockey
KayakingLacrosse
Mountain BikingPaddle Tennis
SoccerSquash
TennisWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 6 23
  Extracurriculars
 
AcapellaFilm Making
Fly FishingGuitar
Jazz BandStudent Newspaper
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2007 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Trinity College
4
United States Naval Academy
4
Hobart College
3
College of the Holy Cross
2
Fairfield University
2
Southern Methodist University
2
United States Military Academy
2
University of Michigan
2
University of North Carolina
2
Williams College
2
School Notes:
  • In 2001, Salisbury entered its second century of educating boys. Our school is home to one of the most beautiful campuses in New England. Salisbury's "Hilltop" is located in northwestern Connecticut's Berkshire Foothills.
  • Boys at Salisbury are part of a community. From the moment they first arrive to the day they graduate, our students all play important roles in the life of the School. Salisbury provides an environment that allows each boy to find success and enjoy himself along the way.
  • Almost $60 million dollars in campus improvements have transformed Salisbury's campus. The new academic, athletic and social facilities are remarkable. The Wachtmeister Field (Field Turf) added an all-weather athletic field in the fall of 2007. The Flood Athletic Center (hockey, basketball, wrestling, squash, locker rooms and fitness center) will open in the fall of 2009.
  • Profile last updated: 09/13/2008
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