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Sparhawk School

259 Elm Street, Amesbury, MA, 01913-0191 -

School Notes Overview:

Sparhawk School is a joyful school for students in grades preK-12. Our programs are thematic, multi-disciplinary, and have an innovative curriculum which includes the study of philosophy, an opportunity to study multiple foreign languages, significant student choice in classes, and average sizes between 5 and 12. Our high school CANTUS FIRMUS curriculum model allows students the opportunity to pursue excellence, combining the rigor of traditional preparatory environments with the innovation of emerging educational research and the joy of self-directed learning. ...

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School Overview:

	Sparhawk School
School Type	Alternative School
School Membership(s)	New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Very small ratios, mild learning differences supported
Year Founded	1994
County	Essex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	234 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	23%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 10 students
	Kind - 12 students
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 15 students
	Grade 3 - 15 students
	Grade 4 - 15 students
	Grade 5 - 15 students
	Grade 6 - 15 students
	Grade 7 - 15 students
	Grade 8 - 15 students
	Grade 9 - 26 students
	Grade 10 - 26 students
	Grade 11 - 25 students
	Grade 12 - 18 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	95%
Average Class Size	9
Number of AP Courses	3
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	181 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$11,000
Tuition Notes	PreK through 4th grade $11,000, 4/5th grades $12,000, middle school $12,600, high school $18,600
% on Financial Aid	20%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$9,000
Acceptance Rate	85%
Head of School	Louise Stilphen
Admissions Director	Kaitlyn MacDonald
Admissions Associate	Maribeth Nett

School Notes:

Sparhawk School is a joyful school for students in grades preK-12. Our programs are thematic, multi-disciplinary, and have an innovative curriculum which includes the study of philosophy, an opportunity to study multiple foreign languages, significant student choice in classes, and average sizes between 5 and 12. Our high school CANTUS FIRMUS curriculum model allows students the opportunity to pursue excellence, combining the rigor of traditional preparatory environments with the innovation of emerging educational research and the joy of self-directed learning.
Profile last updated: 02/02/2009

In the News:

Fox Stalking Walkers Along River (WCVB Boston)
posted on October 9, 2009 at 06:41:02 pm
People out for a walk along Amesbury's Riverwalk are being warned after an aggressive fox has chased several pedestrians along the scenic trail.
Devils Jump Back Into Playoff Hunt (OurSports Central)
posted on March 23, 2009 at 09:33:53 pm
After falling at Hartford, 1-0, on Wednesday, the Lowell Devils thrust themselves back into the playoff race with home wins over Hershey on Friday and Worcester on Saturday. This week, the Devils face the three teams they are chasing in the Atlantic Division standings.
Amesbury girl aids Music Theatre (Amesbury News)
posted on March 20, 2009 at 06:47:56 pm
Nine-year-old Sophie Cates of Amesbury, a student at the Sparhawk School, wants to do her part to help save the North Shore Music Theatre, in Beverly.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01913)	School Zip (01913)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,450 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	35%	43%
Population Average Age	37 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$51,906	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	52 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	66% / 34%	58% / 42%