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"As a school, Perkiomen strives to develop individuals who appreciate learning, and who work to acquire the skills necessary to learn. We endeavor to develop an inquisitive student who knows how to set appropriate goals, and who can work independently once those goalsare established. Our environment provides support and challenge. Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered in all academic departments..."
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| School Focus |
College Preparatory |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
(Boarding) |
7-12, PG |
9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) |
5-12, PG |
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 |
1875 |
1901 |
| Campus Size |
165 acres |
150 acres |
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| Enrollment |
285 students |
294 students |
| Percent Students of Color |
30% |
16% |
| Percent International Students |
25% |
15% |
| Percent Students Boarding |
60% |
72% |
| Average
SAT Score |
1661 |
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| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
Yes |
No |
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| Saturday Classes |
No |
No |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Formal |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
12 |
12
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| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
1:5 |
1:7
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
18 |
13 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
55% |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
No |
Yes |
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| Endowment Size |
$4 million |
$15 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$38,200
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$37,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$21,000 |
$21,200 |
| Percent Students
on Financial Aid |
32% |
30% |
| Average Financial Aid
Grant |
$
9,000 |
$
16,855 |
| Merit Scholarships
Offered |
Yes |
No |
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| Application Deadline |
None / Rolling |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
No |
Yes |
| Acceptance Rate |
68% |
60% |
| Director of Admissions |
Carol Dougherty |
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| Associate Director of Admissions |
Shaun T. Yorgey |
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| US History | Studio Art Drawing | | Studio Art 3D Design | Studio Art 2D Design | | Statistics | Spanish Language | | Physics B | Government and Politics US | | European History | English Literature / Comprehension | | English Language / Comprehension | Computer Science AB | | Computer Science A | Chemistry | | Calculus BC | Calculus AB | | Biology | Art History | |
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| Total Interscholastic
Sports Offered |
13 |
13 |
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2002-2005 |
| Penn State | 4 | | University of Illinois | 3 | | University of Indiana | 3 | | Ursinus College | 3 | | Bryn Mawr College | 2 | | Carnegie Mellon University | 2 | | George Washington University | 2 | | University of Chicago | 2 | | Haverford College | 1 | | University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
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Technology
All classrooms are equipped with ActiveBoard technology
PC computers in every classroom
Multiple MacIntosh Labs in fine art studios
computers in every dorm lounge
all dorm rooms wired with two network connections
two IP phone jacks in every dorm room School accreditations: Middle States - Sample of notable school alumni:
Al Dubin - Composer (42nd Street, Song Writers Hall of Fame) General Carl Spatz - Pioneer of Military Aviation and a Founding Father of the US Air Force John Cecil Holm - Playwright (Best Foot Forward, Three Men on a Horse, etc.) Harold Schaffer - Medical Pioneer in area of Immune Deficiency Wallace Reid - Silent Film Starr (The Roaring Road, Double Speed, Excuse My Dust)
- Profile last updated: 08/21/2008
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