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27
Upper School Admissions Test
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10:30 AM
All Upper School applicants are
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to take the Admission Test. Once you submit your application, you will be able to register for one of the testing dates offered throughout the fall. Please note, advance registration is necessary, and a completed application form is required before sitting for the test.
Jan
8
Upper School Admissions Test
8:30 AM
to
10:30 AM
All Upper School applicants are
required
to take the Admission Test. Once you submit your application, you will be able to register for one of the testing dates offered throughout the fall and early winter. Please note, advance registration is necessary, and a completed application form is required before sitting for the test.
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1892
Founding Year
14
Average Class Size
8:1
Student Teacher Ratio
50/50
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40+
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20+
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6
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35+
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24
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30
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85%
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560
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65
Faculty Members Pursued Professional Development Opportunities
$30m
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