One of the premier boys schools in the nation, McCallie has provided rigorous college preparation in a Christian context since 1905. McCallie is an achievement-oriented community that encourages boys to strive toward academic excellence and commit to a student-administered honor system. McCallie offers a coordinate program with Girls Preparatory School, AP courses in all disciplines, an extensive weekend activities program, 14 competitive varsity sports, and 39 different intramural tournaments... Featured: McCallie School
 
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Annie Wright School
827 N. Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98403 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (253) 284-8600

"As the oldest girls boarding school in the West, Annie Wright has a long history of educating young women in a challenging, yet supportive, environment. Our small classes promote student participation and encourage students to take risks. Situated in close proximity to both Seattle and Mt. Rainier, our students take advantage of a very wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities..."

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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 9-12
School Type All-girls Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1884 1900
Campus Size 10 acres 140 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 140 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 18%
Percent International Students 25% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 50% 70%
Average SAT Score 1800 *National Avg. » View
Average ACT score 27 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 10 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 60% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $14 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $37,840 $38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $19,035 $21,990
Percent Students on Financial Aid 35% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,500 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Mar. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 50% 60%
Director of Admissions Jesse W. Fortney
Associate Director of Admissions Joy Phelps
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 8 13


BasketballCrew
Cross CountryGolf
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 26 23
 
 
Annie AmbassadorsArt Studio
Ceramics StudioChorus
Community Service (TASC)Creative Writing
Debate TeamDestination Imagination
Dorm CouncilDrama Tech (Technical Theatre)
FilmmakingGator Globe (Interational Student Newspaper)
Honor BoardInternational Club
Masque PlayersMathletes
Modern DanceNewspaper
OrchestraRecording Studio (for musicians of all abilities)
StorytellingStudent Government (ASB)
Technology Student AssociationWalking Club
Window into Political ThoughtYearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2007-2008
University of Washington
6
New York University
2
Colubmia University
1
Cornell University
1
Dartmouth College
1
Grinnell College
1
Lehigh University
1
Middlebury College
1
Oberlin College
1
University of Wisconsin - Madison
1
School Notes:
  • Honors Level (AP/IB) Classes
  • 100% College Placement in America's Most Selective Colleges
  • The World's Greatest Lip Sync
  • Multi-Level ESL Program
  • Debate, Mathletes, and Tons of Other Dazzling Activities
  • Rock Star Quality Music
  • Seven-Day, Three-State, Nine-College Trip for Entire 11th Grade Class
  • Newly Remodeled Dormitory
  • Great Delivery Pizza
  • School accreditations: NAIS, PNAIS, TABS
  • Profile last updated: 09/02/2008
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