Doane Academy

350 Riverbank, Burlington, NJ, 08016-0801 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Since its founding in 1837, Doane Academy has been a school where students come to realize their interests, their talents, and that they are called to have a significant impact on the world around them. Pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, Doane Academy is committed to developing intelligent, capable young people within a school culture where students are known, loved, and strongly encouraged to realize their full potential. The students, faculty and staff at Doane Academy are all part of a supportive and encouraging school family. Our teachers are attentive to the needs of each student as an individual, and work closely with both students and parents to insure success in academics and extracurricular activities. The rigorous liberal arts/college prep curriculum, strong athletic program, and the numerous opportunities in extracurricular activities cultivate the development of character, emotional maturity, and standards of ethical conduct that are essential in preparation for college and education for life....

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School Overview:

 
Doane Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1837
County Burlington County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students 187 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color 38% 36%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 5 students
Kind - 8 students
Grade 1 - 12 students
Grade 2 - 8 students
Grade 3 - 7 students
Grade 4 - 11 students
Grade 5 - 16 students
Grade 6 - 10 students
Grade 7 - 11 students
Grade 8 - 15 students
Grade 9 - 21 students
Grade 10 - 19 students
Grade 11 - 26 students
Grade 12 - 18 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 41%
Average Class Size 10
Number of AP Courses 11
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 1646
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform)
This School
(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 177 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 10 / rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition costs vary depending on grade level starting at $4,450-13,280 for the 2009-2010 school year
% on Financial Aid 25%
Head of School John F. McGee
Admissions Director Sue Gillespie
Sport
Total Sports Offered 7
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
GolfSoccer
Softball 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 15
 
Extracurriculars
Community Service ClubCreative Writing Club
Cum Luade SocietyHonor Council
Literary MagazineMock Trial
National Art Honor SocietyNewspaper
Student AmbassadorsStudent Council
Tri-M Music Honor SocietyUpper School Band
Upper School ChoirVarsity Club
Yearbook 

School Notes:

  • General Information
  • Founded: 1837
  • Location: Located in Burlington, NJ, on the banks of the Delaware River, just 17 miles north of Philadelphia.
  • Facilities: 10 acre riverfront campus with 3 buildings and a chapel. The chapel and 2 main buildings are on the National Registry of Historic Places.
  • Affiliation: Founded as an Episcopal boarding school, The Hall is open to all faiths. There are chapel services held in the Episcopal tradition.
  • Class of 2008 - 23 graduates accepted to over 115 colleges and universities with $3.5 in merit scholarships. Our graduates choices include the nations best colleges and universities, members of the Class of 2008 are now attending Harvard University, U.S. Air Force Academy, Tulane University, and Wellesley University.
  • Profile last updated: 11/10/2009

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About This Zipcode (08016)
School Zip (08016)
(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 30,820 people 8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 28% 36%
Population Average Age 36 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.7 persons
Median Household Income $54,114 $57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.3 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 43 years old 46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 73% / 27% 62% / 38%

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