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Austin Preparatory School

101 Willow St., Reading, MA, 01867-0186 -

School Notes Overview:

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." Austin became fully independent in 1971 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....

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School Overview:

	Austin Preparatory School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) National Association of Independent Schools 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	1963
County	Middlesex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	735 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	2%	21%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 60 students
	Grade 7 - 75 students
	Grade 8 - 80 students
	Grade 9 - 130 students
	Grade 10 - 125 students
	Grade 11 - 140 students
	Grade 12 - 125 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	70%
Average Class Size	16
Number of AP Courses	17
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score	1692
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.)
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	165 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Dec. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost	$13,700
Tuition Notes	Tuition for current school year, 2009-2010. Rates set in February/March.
% on Financial Aid	15%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$6,850
Acceptance Rate	52%
Head of School	Paul J. Moran
Admissions Director	Kevin J. Driscoll
Admissions Associate	Kiley DiGloria
Sport
Total Sports Offered	19
	Sports
	Alpine Skiing	Ballet
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Cross Country
	Dance	Diving
	Football	Golf
	Ice Hockey	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Softball
	Swimming	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
	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.
Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

In the News:

People in the news (The Eagle-Tribune)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 04:22:28 am
The following Methuen students were named to the dean's list for the second semester at Saint Anselm College — Daniel K. Martin, Anthony A. DiZazzo, Jillian A. Joubert, Robert W. Farah. ÔÇ°ÔÇ°ÔÇ°
Valley schools set to open (The Eagle-Tribune)
posted on August 23, 2009 at 05:16:54 am
Kids in grades K-12 are going back to school as early as Aug. 27 in some communities this year. Here's a list of school openings in the Merrimack Valley: MASSACHUSETTS Andover public schools: Sept. 3 Austin Preparatory School, Reading: Sept. 3
Changing course (The Daily News of Newburyport)
posted on August 20, 2009 at 08:16:11 am
Dave Greenblott is trading in the crimson and gold of Newburyport and heading south down Interstate-95 to Reading to sport the green and white of Austin Preparatory School as the school's new head soccer coach.
Recent graduates from North Shore towns (The Salem News)
posted on June 22, 2009 at 04:08:52 am
Ipswich Michael Kelley received a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt. and not; and cent; and not; and cent; and not; and cent; Aaron Moberger recently graduated with a bachelor's degree from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Education Notes: June 4 (Burlington Union)
posted on June 8, 2009 at 10:53:15 am
The following students have graduated from Arlington Catholic High School as members of the Class of 2009: Valerie Bennett , Kimberly Cooper , Louissa Douyon , Michelle Hunt , Jason Hyacinthe , Ryan Keating , Andrew Manning , Robert McCall , Jill Noonan , Joseph Peterson , Brett Spracklin , Corinne Sullivan , Christine Whitney and Carlee Yeadon .

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01867)	School Zip (01867)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	23,708 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	56%	43%
Population Average Age	39 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$77,059	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.6 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	54 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	82% / 18%	58% / 42%