Glenelg Country School
School Notes Overview:
Glenelg Country School is a nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school in Howard County, Maryland. The School provides a vigorous academic curriculum in addition to strong programs in athletics, the arts, and community service....
School Overview:
Glenelg Country School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1954 | ||
| County | Howard County, MD | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 810 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 25% | 30% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 36 students | |||
| Kind - 48 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 45 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 51 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 60 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 60 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 75 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 63 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 140 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | ||
| Average Class Size | 16 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 18 | ||
| Average SAT score | 1226 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (khaki pants & ties for boys, plaid or khaki skorts, jumpers, or pants for girls) |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 177 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $21,480 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition rate given is for grades 9-12 for 08-09; tuition is lower for PK - 8. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | ||
| Head of School | Gregory J. Ventre | ||
| Admissions Director | Karen Wootton | ||
| Admissions Associate | Precious Dennis, Jennifer Schiller | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 14 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | ||
| Golf | Ice Hockey | ||
| Indoor Soccer | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Weightlifting | Wrestling | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 8 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| International Club | It's Academic | ||
| chorus | community service | ||
| drama | instrumental music | ||
| robotics | yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- Glenelg Country School is a nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school in Howard County, Maryland. The School provides a vigorous academic curriculum in addition to strong programs in athletics, the arts, and community service.
- Profile last updated: 01/19/2010
In the News:
- Spalding falls to Glenelg Country School (Hometown Annapolis)
posted on January 19, 2010 at 12:00:00 am
Archbishop Spalding's boys basketball team suffered a 46-39 setback to Glenelg Country School yesterday. - Old hand helps youthful Glenelg Country nip St. Paul's, 71-70 (MIAA Sports)
posted on January 13, 2010 at 12:00:00 am
On a team brimming with young talent, it never hurts to have a little veteran experience you can turn to in a big game. - Exam study tips from Baltimore private schools (Baltimore Examiner)
posted on January 8, 2010 at 12:00:00 am
For many private school students, January is usually not their favorite month. The holidays are over and mid-term exams are looming. Glenelg Country School recommends "making your learning style work for you" with these tips... - Stewart has Glenelg Country poised for a major test (MIAA Sports)
posted on December 26, 2009 at 12:00:00 am
The Glenelg Country basketball team, just a couple years removed from its days in the MIAA C Conference, is off to a 7-1 start and ranked in both Baltimore and Washington for the first time in school history. - Many schools tracking Glenelg Country's Miles (Baltimore Sun)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:00:00 am
After Isaiah Miles' standout freshman season at Glenelg Country School last year, most people expected him to develop into a high-major Division I recruit.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (21042) | School Zip (21042) |
(MD) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,522 people | 5,296,486 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 67% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 41 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $93,357 | $56,460 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 8.2 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 27 years old | 40 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 89% / 11% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Chapelgate Christian Academy - 427 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- High Road Academy - 78 students - 5.6 mi. away - view location
- Atholton Adventist Academy - 202 students - 6.3 mi. away - view location
- Columbia Academy - 325 students - 7.0 mi. away - view location
- Wheaton Christian School - 33 students - 7.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Ellicott City, Howard County, Zip 21042
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