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Silliman Institute

Po Box 946 10830 Bank Street, Clinton, LA, 70722-0707 -

School Notes Overview:

Silliman Institute, located in the pastoral community of Clinton, Louisiana, has a rich heritage in education dating back to 1852 when Silliman Female Collegiate Institute was founded. The original institute offered secondary and collegiate curricula. It was renowned for its successful graduates, many of whom became educators in Clinton and surrounding communities. This dedication to excellence in education is continuing today. The school offers classes from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Silliman Institute strives for a balanced program incorporating both academics and athletics. In addition to preparing students for college, Silliman Institute helps students prepare for life. Most of the students graduating from Silliman Institute continue their education in institutions of higher learning. Many have returned to their communities to become productive citizens and civic leaders. Silliman Institute can boast a proud heritage of providing students the opportunity to gain a quality education that was begun more than 150 years ago....

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School Overview:

	Silliman Institute
School Membership(s)	Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Parish	East Feliciana Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students	515 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(LA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	1%	22%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 52 students
	Kind - 30 students
	Grade 1 - 36 students
	Grade 2 - 40 students
	Grade 3 - 27 students
	Grade 4 - 32 students
	Grade 5 - 30 students
	Grade 6 - 34 students
	Grade 7 - 25 students
	Grade 8 - 43 students
	Grade 9 - 35 students
	Grade 10 - 41 students
	Grade 11 - 55 students
	Grade 12 - 35 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	32 teachers
	This School	(LA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Silliman Institute, located in the pastoral community of Clinton, Louisiana, has a rich heritage in education dating back to 1852 when Silliman Female Collegiate Institute was founded. The original institute offered secondary and collegiate curricula. It was renowned for its successful graduates, many of whom became educators in Clinton and surrounding communities. This dedication to excellence in education is continuing today. The school offers classes from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Silliman Institute strives for a balanced program incorporating both academics and athletics. In addition to preparing students for college, Silliman Institute helps students prepare for life. Most of the students graduating from Silliman Institute continue their education in institutions of higher learning. Many have returned to their communities to become productive citizens and civic leaders. Silliman Institute can boast a proud heritage of providing students the opportunity to gain a quality education that was begun more than 150 years ago.
Profile last updated: 11/29/2006

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posted on August 21, 2009 at 05:08:01 am
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Classic Games kick off opening of 2009 season (The Daily Leader)
posted on August 20, 2009 at 08:20:21 pm
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (70722)	School Zip (70722)	(LA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	6,136 people	4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	18%	16%
Population Average Age	35 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$30,487	$34,494
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	32 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	86% / 14%	61% / 39%