Austin Preparatory School

101 Willow St., Reading, MA, 01867-0186
Tel: (781)944-4900, ext
Grades: 6 - 12 | 720 students
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Austin Preparatory School was founded by the Augustinian Fathers of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova in 1961 and opened to students in September 1963. Austin is, in fact, an abbreviated version of Augustine, so our name does carry on the legacy and acknowledges our debt to St. Augustine and his followers, the Augustinians. Saint Augustine is the School's patron saint, and we strive toward the Augustinian ideal of: "One mind, one heart, intent on God." In 1971 Austin's association with the Augustinians was severed due to declining clergy, and became an incorporated independent school and now operates under the direction of a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. We offer a rigorous college preparatory education for students in grades 6 through 12. While the school operates as an independent school we still hold close to us the traditions and teachings of our founding order, and continue to share the traditions of an Augustinian school.

School Overview:
Austin Preparatory School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1961
Student Body
Total Students 720 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 2% (MA School Avg.: 24%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 17 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 1820
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform, khahki pants, golf/polo shirts for boys and girls, plaid or khaki skirts for girls.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 17 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,300
Tuition Notes Tuition for 2010-2011. Rates set in February/March.
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,910
Acceptance Rate 58%
Admissions Director Kevin J. Driscoll
Admissions Associate TBA
Sports
Total Sports Offered 19 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Ballet
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Diving
Football Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Winter Track

School Notes:

  • Austin is a Catholic, Independent day school that has grown out of the Augustinian tradition; as such we continue to strive to the ideal of "One mind, one heart intent on serving God." Austin Prep encourages applications from students who have a desire to be part of a learning community, students who take their education seriously, and as such intend on attending college and ebcoming contributing members of our society. We strive to encourage students to push themselves academically, socially, atheltically and artistically. We encourage academic exploration and seek students with an intellectual curiosity. Please visit our website for additional information. Because our program covers seven years, grades 6 through 12, we have the ability to offer wide-ranging opportunities for academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth at critical stages of a student's adolescent development. Our students interact with adults in our community throughout each day both in and out of the classroom. At Austin, we challenge and encourage our students in all aspects of their day-to-day lives. We encourage our students to explore new things, to make new discoveries and to learn from their successes as well as from their failures. Friendships are made quickly and often last well beyond the students' years at Austin. If you are seeking a safe and caring environment for your son or daughter that provides an exceptional academic program, Austin may be the right choice for you.

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Nearby Schools:

Austin Preparatory School
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K | 0.3 mi. away
Humpty Dumpty School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.5 mi. away
The Wonder Years Learning Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1.8 mi. away
Wakefield KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 2 mi. away

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