Dalton School
School Notes Overview:
The Dalton School is committed to providing an education of excellence that meets each student’s interests, abilities and needs within a common curricular framework and reflects and promotes an understanding of, and appreciation for, diversity in our community as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity and curiosity and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the community at large. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the School prepares students to “go forth unafraid.” As a progressive school guided by the Dalton Plan, we are an intentionally diverse community committed to a tradition of life-long learning and educational innovation. ...
School Overview:
Dalton School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| County | New York County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 1306 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 24% | 22% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 91 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 94 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 93 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 93 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 93 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 95 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 101 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 96 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 98 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 108 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 121 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 112 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 111 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 167 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 174 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Dalton School is committed to providing an education of excellence that meets each student’s interests, abilities and needs within a common curricular framework and reflects and promotes an understanding of, and appreciation for, diversity in our community as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity and curiosity and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the community at large. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the School prepares students to “go forth unafraid.” As a progressive school guided by the Dalton Plan, we are an intentionally diverse community committed to a tradition of life-long learning and educational innovation.
- Profile last updated: 02/14/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (10128) | School Zip (10128) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 59,856 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 76% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.8 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $70,031 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.1 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 50 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 25% / 75% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Convent Of The Sacred Heart - 635 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Nightingale-Bamford School - 556 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Ramaz Lower School - 900 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Ramaz School - 1076 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- The Spence School - 637 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
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