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School Notes Overview: |
Originally founded in 1845, Packer Collegiate is a coeducational, college preparatory day school enrolling approximately 960 students in Preschool through Grade 12. A dedicated and capable faculty offers a rich and challenging curriculum that supports students’ learning and nurtures their social and emotional growth. Packer’s academic program is enriched by an array of Advanced Placement courses as well as a breadth of offerings in the fine and performing arts, world languages and athletics. Extra-curricular activities provide many opportunities for independent study, travel abroad, leadership, and community service. Packer’s historic commitment to diversity is reflected in its student body, and its ongoing support for broad and inclusive programming.
Packer’s collection of landmark buildings benefited from extensive renovations in 2003, which created a dramatically expanded, dynamic campus. A school-wide wireless environment and meaningful curricular integration of technology complement a comprehensive dual-platform laptop program in Grades 5-12. ...read more
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Packer Collegiate Institute |
| School Level |
Elementary and Secondary school
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| School
Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
| Year
Founded |
1845 |
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County |
Kings County, NY |
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| Total
Students |
966 students |
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Body Type |
Co-ed |
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NY )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
28% |
22% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Pre-K - 37 students | | Kind - 63 students | | Grade 1 - 72 students | | Grade 2 - 67 students | | Grade 3 - 61 students | | Grade 4 - 62 students | | Grade 5 - 69 students | | Grade 6 - 66 students | | Grade 7 - 71 students | | Grade 8 - 72 students | | Grade 9 - 85 students | | Grade 10 - 88 students | | Grade 11 - 70 students | | Grade 12 - 83 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
123 teachers |
| Number of AP Courses |
16 |
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School |
(
NY )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:8 |
1:8 *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 |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
| %
on Financial Aid |
23% |
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Originally founded in 1845, Packer Collegiate is a coeducational, college preparatory day school enrolling approximately 960 students in Preschool through Grade 12. A dedicated and capable faculty offers a rich and challenging curriculum that supports students’ learning and nurtures their social and emotional growth. Packer’s academic program is enriched by an array of Advanced Placement courses as well as a breadth of offerings in the fine and performing arts, world languages and athletics. Extra-curricular activities provide many opportunities for independent study, travel abroad, leadership, and community service. Packer’s historic commitment to diversity is reflected in its student body, and its ongoing support for broad and inclusive programming.
Packer’s collection of landmark buildings benefited from extensive renovations in 2003, which created a dramatically expanded, dynamic campus. A school-wide wireless environment and meaningful curricular integration of technology complement a comprehensive dual-platform laptop program in Grades 5-12.
- Profile last updated:
09/18/2006
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| About This
Zip Code (
11201 ) |
| School
Zip (
11201 ) |
(
NY ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
47,746 people |
18,975,234 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
61% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
36 years old |
35 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
1.9 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$56,293 |
$44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
3.3 rooms |
4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
69 years old |
58 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (11201)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
36% / 64% |
41% / 59% |
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