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Park School Of Baltimore

2425 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD, 21208-0210 -

School Notes Overview:

The Park School embodies both in its tradition and in its daily practice two assumptions: first, that human beings are capable and desirous of rational self-discipline and of acting towards others with respect, kindness, concern, and moral conviction; and second, that the activity of learning is an expression of positive energies, fulfills natural impulse, and enriches life. It is the objective of the school to be a place where each person is respected and valued, and plain speaking, honesty, and authenticity govern all relationships. It is the objective of the school to encourage discipline and student behavior based on reason, on a cooperative sense of community, and on a sympathetic understanding of the rights and needs of others. This approach, rejecting arbitrary authority and prescriptive codes, creates opportunities for moral and social growth and allows each student to acquire internalized discipline, autonomy, and self-control. It is the objective of the school that students become deeply involved in intellectual endeavors and significant extra-curricular activities. In addition to a stimulating, flexible curriculum and a varied program of activities, this objective is supported by a high degree of teacher involvement in advising and counseling students....

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School Overview:

	Park School Of Baltimore
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Baltimore County, MD
Student Body
Total Students	904 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color	11%	31%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 17 students
	Kind - 35 students
	Grade 1 - 59 students
	Grade 2 - 62 students
	Grade 3 - 58 students
	Grade 4 - 69 students
	Grade 5 - 62 students
	Grade 6 - 62 students
	Grade 7 - 75 students
	Grade 8 - 69 students
	Grade 9 - 80 students
	Grade 10 - 81 students
	Grade 11 - 82 students
	Grade 12 - 93 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	123 teachers
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	173 days	177 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Sport
Total Sports Offered	12
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cross Country	Field Hockey
	Golf	Indoor Soccer
	Lacrosse	Soccer
	Softball	Squash
	Tennis	Track and Field

School Notes:

The Park School embodies both in its tradition and in its daily practice two assumptions: first, that human beings are capable and desirous of rational self-discipline and of acting towards others with respect, kindness, concern, and moral conviction; and second, that the activity of learning is an expression of positive energies, fulfills natural impulse, and enriches life. It is the objective of the school to be a place where each person is respected and valued, and plain speaking, honesty, and authenticity govern all relationships. It is the objective of the school to encourage discipline and student behavior based on reason, on a cooperative sense of community, and on a sympathetic understanding of the rights and needs of others. This approach, rejecting arbitrary authority and prescriptive codes, creates opportunities for moral and social growth and allows each student to acquire internalized discipline, autonomy, and self-control. It is the objective of the school that students become deeply involved in intellectual endeavors and significant extra-curricular activities. In addition to a stimulating, flexible curriculum and a varied program of activities, this objective is supported by a high degree of teacher involvement in advising and counseling students.
Profile last updated: 09/03/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (21208)	School Zip (21208)	(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,497 people	5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	50%	32%
Population Average Age	45 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$56,671	$56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	38 years old	40 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	70% / 30%	65% / 35%