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The founder of Phillips Exeter Academy defined its mission more than two centuries ago. "Above all," John Phillips stated, "it is expected that the attention of instructors to the disposition of the minds and morals of the youth under their charge will exceed every other care; well considering that though goodness without knowledge is weak and feeble, yet knowledge without goodness is dangerous, and that both united form the noblest character, and lay the surest foundation of usefulness to mankind." It seeks students who combine proven academic ability, intellectual curiosity, and tenacity with decency and good character. At the Academy, exacting inquiry and thoughtful discourse foster the life of the mind, instruction and activity promote fitness and health, and the daily interactions of a residential school nurture integrity, empathy, and kindness. Because learning and growth at Exeter arise from each individual's engagement with others, the richness of education here requires diversity in all its dimensions; students and faculty value the differences they bring to the community they share. ...read more
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Phillips Exeter Academy |
| School Level |
High school
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Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year |
Yes |
| Year
Founded |
1781 |
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County |
Rockingham County, NH |
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| Total
Students |
1045 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
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NH )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
15% |
8% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 176 students | | Grade 10 - 247 students | | Grade 11 - 293 students | | Grade 12 - 329 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
146 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
82% |
| Average Class Size |
12 |
| Average SAT score |
2085 |
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School |
(
NH )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:7 |
1:6 *Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
10 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 15 |
| %
on Financial Aid |
43% |
| Average
Financial Aid Grant |
$29 |
| Acceptance
Rate |
25% |
| Headmaster |
Tyler Tingley |
| Admissions
Director |
Michael Gary |
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- The founder of Phillips Exeter Academy defined its mission more than two centuries ago. "Above all," John Phillips stated, "it is expected that the attention of instructors to the disposition of the minds and morals of the youth under their charge will exceed every other care; well considering that though goodness without knowledge is weak and feeble, yet knowledge without goodness is dangerous, and that both united form the noblest character, and lay the surest foundation of usefulness to mankind." It seeks students who combine proven academic ability, intellectual curiosity, and tenacity with decency and good character. At the Academy, exacting inquiry and thoughtful discourse foster the life of the mind, instruction and activity promote fitness and health, and the daily interactions of a residential school nurture integrity, empathy, and kindness. Because learning and growth at Exeter arise from each individual's engagement with others, the richness of education here requires diversity in all its dimensions; students and faculty value the differences they bring to the community they share.
- Profile last updated: 04/07/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
03833 ) |
| School
Zip (
03833 ) |
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NH ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
19,154 people |
1,235,735 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
43% |
37% |
| Population Average
Age |
40 years old |
37.1 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.5 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$51,858 |
$52,624 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
5.5 rooms |
5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
36 years old |
40 years old |
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
73% / 27% |
66% / 34% |
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