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The School was founded in 1865
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Head of School Thomas B. Main, since 2002 Bates College, BA Wesleyan University, MA
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Enrollment 313 in Upper School 190 in Middle School 180 in Lower School 56% boys 44% girls
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Geographic Distribution 40% from Stamford 40% from Greenwich, Darien, and New Canaan 32 Towns represented in Connecticut and New York
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Diversity Over 24% of students identify themselves as students of color
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Financial Aid Over $1.8 million need based financial aid distributed to 13% of student body
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Tuition per grade/division 2010-2011 Grades PreK-4 $ 29,820 Grade 5 $ 30,700 Grades 6-8 $ 32,040 Grades 9-12 $ 33,800
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Annual Fund Over $1.42 million
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Endowment Over $18 million
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Facilities 36 Acres 3 Academic Buildings 2 Libraries 1 Performing Arts Center 1 Turf Field 4 Grass Athletic Fields 2 Gymnasiums 2 Tennis Courts
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Location 1450 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT, 06905 35 miles from New York and 37 miles from New Haven
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Faculty Total 108 – Over 77% of Faculty have advanced degrees
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Class Size Average Class Size: 12 Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:6
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Upper School Academic Offerings 142 Classes 23 Honors 19 Advanced Placement 37 Clubs/Activities
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Athletic Teams offered 22 Varsity Teams 19 JV Teams 50 Middle School Teams
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Academic Day 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
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Transportation Available for Stamford, CT, and Bedford, NY, residents
Graduation Requirements English
4 credits
History
3 credits
Mathematics
3 credits
Science
3 credits
Language
3 credits
Visual Arts
0.5 credits
Performing Arts
0.5 credits
Life Skills
0.25 credits
Athletics
1 team per year - minimum
Theater Arts
2 productions in Upper School
Independent study available
SAT Scores Critical Reading 614 Math
634
Writing
626
1600 Mean: 1248 2400 Mean: 1874