Lawrenceville School vs. Deerfield Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Lawrenceville School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Deerfield Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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School History
Overview
Founded in 1810, The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J. prepares students to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose. A co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9-12, Lawrenceville's mission is to inspire the best in each to seek the best for all. Learn more at www.lawrenceville.org
Lawrenceville draws students from around the world and is situated in the heart of cultural influence. From New York City to Washington, D.C., students have enriching exposure to a broad array of people, institutions, and experiences.
Through our unique House system, collaborative Harkness approach to teaching and learning, close mentoring relationships, and extensive co-curricular opportunities, we help students to develop high standards of character and scholarship, a passion for learning, and a global perspective.
Deerfield Academy is an independent secondary school committed to high standards of scholarship, citizenship, and personal responsibility.
Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, extensive cocurricular program, and supportive residential environment, Deerfield encourages each student to develop an inquisitive and creative mind, sound body, and strong moral character.
Set in a historic village bounded by river, hills, and farms, Deerfield inspires reflection, study and play, abiding friendships, and a defining school spirit.
A vibrant, ethical community that embraces diversity, the Academy prepares students for leadership in a rapidly changing world that requires global understanding, environmental stewardship, and dedication to service.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
No
No
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
No
No
Year Founded
1810
1797
Campus Size
700 acres
330 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
822
653
% Students of Color
55%
32%
% International Students
16%
12%
% Students Boarding
70%
88%
Average SAT Score
1420
1400
Average ACT score
33
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Monthly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
11
12
Student : Teacher ratio
7:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
40
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
68%
70%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$725 million
$840 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$79,500
$70,900
Tuition (Day Students)
$65,420
$51,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$58,937
$53,000
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
89
85
Acceptance Rate
18%
13%
Director of Admissions
Dana Brown
Charles F. Davis, Jr.
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Gen Pitt
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
40
Sport
Total Sports Offered
25
28
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track, Wrestling
Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
39
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Albany Road, Lit Magazine, Alpine Skiing, Amnesty International, Angling Club, Animal Rights Club, Arabic Club, Archery Club, Asian Student Association, Asian Students Association, Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, Basketball, Black Student Alliance, Black Student Coalition, Cheerleaders, Chess, Chinese Club, Chorus, Christian Fellowship, Christian Fellowship Club, Classical Music Society, Classics Club, Community Service, Computer Club, Current Issues Speakers Club, Dance, Debate Forum, Deerfield Scroll, Diversity Club, Environmental Action Group, Fire Department Volunteers, Fly Fishing Club, Food Club, Knitting, Poetry Night, Residence Hall Student Government, Ski/Snowboarding, Yearbook