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St. Mark's School
25 Marlborough Road, Southborough, MA 01772 - View a map of this school Map tel: 508-786-6111
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"St. Mark’s is a college-preparatory boarding and day school, grades nine through 12, located upon 250 acres in Southborough, Mass., just 25 miles from the cultural opportunities of Boston. The School’s outstanding faculty — 75 in number — lead 336 students through a challenging curriculum and a full program of co-curricular activities, fostering a close community. St. Mark’s engages and motivates talented students of diverse backgrounds, emphasizing excellence, character, and service to the larger community..."


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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 8-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1865 1900
Campus Size 250 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 336 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 18%
Percent International Students 9% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 77% 72%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 10 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 24 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 68% 62%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $133 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $41,300 $38,100
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $33,000 $21,890
Percent Students on Financial Aid 26% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 32,343 $ 16,855
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 31 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 82% -
Acceptance Rate 29% 59%
Director of Admissions Anne E. Behnke
Associate Director of Admissions Elise Morgan
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 15 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
DanceField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
SquashTennis
Wrestling 
School Notes:
  • St. Mark’s is a college-preparatory boarding and day school, grades nine through 12, located upon 250 acres in Southborough, Mass., just 25 miles from the cultural opportunities of Boston. The School’s outstanding faculty — 75 in number — lead 336 students through a challenging curriculum and a full program of co-curricular activities, fostering a close community. St. Mark’s engages and motivates talented students of diverse backgrounds, emphasizing excellence, character, and service to the larger community. Class size averages 10, with a student-faculty ratio of five to one. Most departments offer Advanced Placement courses, as well as independent study opportunities that have ranged in topic from building a submarine to studying ancient Latin through primary sources. Beginning in September 2009, St. Mark's will offer an Asian Studies program which includes the Chinese language.
  • Profile last updated: 09/10/2008
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