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) |
Institute for Independent Education The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| 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% | 31% | |
| 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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This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * 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 | 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: 08/26/2009
In the News:
- Field hockey: Glenelg Country advances in IAAM playoffs (Columbia Flier)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 12:00:00 am
Dragons beat Park, 2-0, play Maryvale on Thursday, October 29.2009 - GCS makes IAAM field hockey playoffs! (Baltimore Sun)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 12:00:00 am
Third seed Glenelg Country School hosts sixth seed Park School Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - Glenelg Country School students showcase talent in the arts (Baltimore Examiner)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 12:00:00 am
Glenelg students to perform original play, Einstein's Playground Students at Glenelg Country School will perform Einstein's Playground, an original play written by the school's director of performing arts, Carole Graham Lehan. - Field hockey: Glenelg Country School's got talent ()
posted on September 26, 2009 at 12:00:00 am
Dragons like where they are at mid-season - Glenelg student raises funds, provides computer equipment for African village ()
posted on September 23, 2009 at 12:00:00 am
GCS Junior takes his community service requirement overseas
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 | 26 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
- Cornerstone Academy Of Glenwood - 25 students - 4.5 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
View all schools in: Ellicott City, Howard County, Zip 21042
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