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St. Andrew's School - RI
63 Federal Road, Barrington, RI 02806 - View a map of this school Map tel: 401-246-1230 x3025
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St. Andrew’s School is a small, coeducational boarding and day school serving Lower and Middle School day students in grades three through eight and Upper School boarding and day students in grades nine through twelve.

We are committed to helping all students succeed. Because every student learns differently, we understand and value – even celebrate – those differences. Our objectives are to improve skills, develop values and build self-confidence, thereby preparing students for college and life.


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  Student Attention - Low teacher:student ratio

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St. Andrew's School - RI Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 3-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1893 1900
Campus Size 100 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 222 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 19% 18%
Percent International Students 13% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 23% 72%
Average SAT Score 1460 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1250 - 1630 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 3 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 60% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $19 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $39,500 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $25,800 $21,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 18,891 $ 17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 30 / Feb. 13 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 42% 60%
Director of Admissions R. Scott Telford
Associate Director of Admissions Bronwyn Roberts
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

StatisticsMusic Theory
Calculus 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 6 13

Interscholastic Sports

BasketballCross Country
GolfLacrosse
SoccerTennis
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 24 23
  Extracurriculars
 
ArtBadminton
Bike clubChapin
ChoirCommunity Service
Community ServiceConditioning
DanceDorm Proctors
Intramural FootballIntramural Volleyball
Lawn GamesLibrary
Literary MagazineMusic
National Honors SocietyPeer Tutoring
Project AdventureTheatre
WalkingWeight Training
YearbookYoga
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2008 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Rhode Island College
5
Plymoutth State University
2
Providence College
2
Suffolk University
2
University of Maine at Fort Kent
2
Boston College
1
George Washington University
1
Pratt Institute
1
University of Illinois
1
University of Minnesota
1
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • St. Andrew's students seek a school environment that is designed to help them discover and develop their unique talents.
  • Students, faculty, and administrators are committed to the idea that individualized teaching can transform students' learning strengths into classroom success.
  • St. Andrew’s enjoys historic ties to the Episcopal Church. We welcome all faiths; we are proud of our diversity; we strive to provide financial aid to those who need it. St. Andrew’s School does not discriminate on the basis of color, creed, sex, national origin, disability, or age in admissions and the administration of our policies, practices, and procedures. Nor does St. Andrew’s School discriminate against those who pursue their rights under the law.
  • LD types supported: Dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities, or those experiencing attentional and/or organizational challenges
  • School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
    The Resource program is certified by the State of Rhode Island
  • Profile last updated: 09/23/2008
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