The Rivers School
School Notes Overview:
The Rivers School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school currently for students in grades 6 through 12. Rivers challenges students to attain their highest levels of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics. We set high standards and expect students to participate actively in their learning. We cultivate a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that encourages student performance, including demonstration of logical thought, informed and articulate voice, creative vision, and strong character. Rivers is dedicated to preparing its students for leadership in a world that needs their talents, imagination, intellect, and compassion....
School Overview:
The Rivers School |
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| School Membership(s) | Institute for Independent Education | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1915 | ||
| County | Middlesex County, MA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 433 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 8% | 21% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 6 - 19 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 45 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 81 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 82 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 83 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 81 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 15 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
| Average SAT score | 1990 | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 166 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 9 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 | ||
| Head of School | Tom Olverson | ||
| Admissions Director | Gillian Lloyd | ||
| Admissions Associate | Anna Greenhouse | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 11 | ||
Sports |
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| Alpine Skiing | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | ||
| Football | Ice Hockey | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 22 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| A Cappella Chorus | Anti-Defamation League | ||
| Community Service Club | Diversity Club | ||
| Drama Productions | Environmental Action Club | ||
| Gay-Straight Alliance | Knitting Club | ||
| Middle School Book Club | Model United Nations/Model Congress | ||
| Red Key | Rivers Givers | ||
| Rocket Club | School Council | ||
| Service Council | Speech & Debate Club | ||
| Student Advisors | Technology Club | ||
| The Current (literary magazine) | The Forum | ||
| The Nonesuch (yearbook) | The Rivers Edge (newspaper) | ||
School Notes:
- The Rivers School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school currently for students in grades 6 through 12. Rivers challenges students to attain their highest levels of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics. We set high standards and expect students to participate actively in their learning. We cultivate a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that encourages student performance, including demonstration of logical thought, informed and articulate voice, creative vision, and strong character. Rivers is dedicated to preparing its students for leadership in a world that needs their talents, imagination, intellect, and compassion.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- HOCKEY '09: A Crimson Dream Come True (The Harvard Crimson)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 08:33:53 am
Dempsey, currently playing on a line with juniors Kate Buesser and Deborah Conway, hopes to someday make the U.S. Olympic team. See more pictures for this story. - Wellesley Booksmith events (Wellesley Townsman)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 05:31:27 pm
All events take place at Wellesley Booksmith, 82 Central St., unless otherwise noted. Call 781-431-1160. - Benefit concert in Holliston will spur help for Romanian children (The MetroWest Daily News)
posted on September 18, 2009 at 07:44:42 pm
The benefit concert for Alicia Palmisano, a Rivers School senior hoping to return to Romania and help abandoned and disabled children, is happening Sunday. - Boston Magazine releases list of best public and private schools (Wayland Town Crier)
posted on September 10, 2009 at 06:29:52 pm
Cheryl Maloney, superintendent of the Weston Public Schools, said it’s nice to start the school year off having Weston High named the No. 1 high school in the state in this month’s issue of Boston Magazine. Other local rankings in the magazine include Wayland High School at No. 8, and The River Schools in Weston at No. 19 for private schools in Massachusetts. - Rivers School senior returning to Romania (Natick Bulletin & Tab)
posted on September 1, 2009 at 02:00:23 pm
A Rivers School senior hoping to return to Romania and help abandoned and disabled children there is holding a benefit concert to raise money for her trip.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (02193) | School Zip (02193) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | n/a | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 43% |
| Population Average Age | n/a | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | n/a | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | n/a | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | n/a | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | n/a | 56 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | n/a / n/a | 58% / 42% |
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