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Fay School
48 Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772 - View a map of this school Map tel:(508)490-8201
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"A dynamic learning environment since 1866, Fay School exemplifies a co-educational tradition of academic excellence coupled with a dedication to maximize the potential of each individual child. With a structured environment which recognizes both effort and achievement, Fay School offers both breadth and depth in academic, artistic and athletic programs. Multi-level course offerings and the availability of tutorial support ensures each student an appropriate level of academic challenge..."


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Fay School
Overview:
School Focus Junior Boarding School
Grades (Boarding) Grades 6-9
Grades (Day) Grades 1-9
School Type Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational
Year Founded 1866
Campus Size 36 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 383 students
Percent Students of Color 22%
Percent International Students 19%
Percent Students Boarding 42%
Academics and Faculty  
Saturday Classes No
Classroom Dress Code Formal
Average Class Size 12
Teacher : Student ratio 1:6
Number of AP Courses Offered n/a
ESL Courses Offered Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 49%
Summer Program Offered Yes
   
Finances  
Endowment Size $36 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $40,300
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $24,625
Tuition international students $42,385
Percent Students on Financial Aid 12%
Average financial aid grant $ 36,000
   
Admission  
Application Deadline Feb. 14 / rolling
Acceptance Rate 55%
Director of Admissions James Ramsdell
Associate Director of Admissions Eden McManus
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13

Interscholastic Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryField Hockey
FootballIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 9

Extracurriculars
 
Admission Tour GuidesBand
GolfNewspaper
Outdoor AdventureSkiing
TennisWind Ensemble
Yearbook 
School Notes:
  • Within Fay's small advisory groups, students receive extensive individualized attention. Relationships between students and teachers mirror those of parent and child. At Fay, faculty and parents work as partners during the critically important adolescent years.
  • Our comprehensive secondary school placement program not only provides guidance in identifying and applying to model secondary schools, but also assists students and their parents in selecting the best environment for continuing their education at the next level.
  • Fay's proximity to Boston affords students unique weekend and experiential learning opportunities. Exceptional facilities, integrated use of technology, and a faculty committed to ongoing professional development create an environment where living and learning thrive.
  • Profile last updated: 09/08/2008
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