The New School
School Notes Overview:
The New School, an independent school, is dedicated to inspiring a love of learning and empowering students to reach their potential for academic achievement, creativity, and citizenship. ...
School Overview:
The New School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 7 | ||
| Year Founded | 1971 | ||
| County | Washington County, AR | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 434 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(AR) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 11% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 185 students | |||
| Kind - 40 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 38 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 26 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 19 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 18% | ||
| Average Class Size | 16 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(AR) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 181 days | 179 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,400 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Elementary Tuition $7440, Elementary Fees $1000. | ||
| Head of School | Bill Mandrell | ||
| Admissions Director | Vaden Spurlock | ||
| Admissions Associate | Bill Mandrell | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 | ||
Sports |
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| Ballet | Basketball | ||
| Dance | Football | ||
| Golf | Tennis | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art & Ceramics | Choir/Band | ||
| Computers | Drama/Acting | ||
| Girl Scouts | Mandarin Chinese | ||
| MathCounts | Piano | ||
| Quiz Bowl | Violin | ||
School Notes:
- The New School, an independent school, is dedicated to inspiring a love of learning and empowering students to reach their potential for academic achievement, creativity, and citizenship.
- Profile last updated: 01/15/2009
In the News:
- Plans for new high schools put on hold (Texarkana Gazette)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 02:01:02 pm
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—Slowing growth, a money dispute with the state and red tape at the state level have put planned new high schools in three northwest Arkansas districts on hold, at least for a while. - Educational future leads to extensive talk (The Fayette Tribune)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 05:11:50 pm
Although Fayette County voters overwhelmingly rejected the Oct. 24 $49 million bond call that would have consolidated Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Mount Hope and Midland Trail high schools, it remained the focus of conversation during Monday evening’s board of education meeting. - Solution to Fayette’s educational woes stressed during BOE meeting (The Register-Herald)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 04:58:39 am
Although Fayette County voters overwhelmingly rejected the Oct. 24 $49 million bond call that would have consolidated Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Mount Hope and Midland Trail high schools, it remained the focus of conversation during Monday evening’s board of education meeting. - 2009-10 College and University Programs in Theater and Dance (Backstage.com)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 03:25:38 pm
The following is a list of accredited, degree-granting acting and dance programs at colleges and universities in the United States and the United Kingdom. - School Bond Vote Set for Saturday (The Charleston State Journal)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 10:02:26 pm
Opponents say communities will be lost with consolidation.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (72703) | School Zip (72703) |
(AR) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,853 people | 2,671,129 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 43% | 14% |
| Population Average Age | 30 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $33,396 | $34,195 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.5 rooms | 5.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 25 years old | 35 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (72703) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 44% / 56% | 63% / 37% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Fayettville Christian School - 281 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Shiloh Christian School - 764 students - 5.0 mi. away - view location
- Northwest Arkansas Christian A - 25 students - 8.7 mi. away - view location
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