Smith School (the)

131 West 86th St. 9th floor, New York, NY, 10024-0100
The Smith School is a fully accredited, co-educational, independent day school offering mainstream and remediation classes for grades 7-12. We provide a challenging program in an intimate, small school setting using multi-sensory teaching methods and individual learning styles to optimize academic success.

School Overview:

Smith School (the)
School Membership(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported mild learning differences
Year Founded 1990
Student Body
Total Students 43 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (NY School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 90%
Average Class Size 4 students
Average SAT score 575
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $44,000
Tuition Notes Grades 7 & 8 is $31,000 to $36,000 Grades 9, 10, 11 is $34,000 to $38,000 Grades 12 is $34,500 to $44,000
Acceptance Rate 60%
Admissions Director Amy Guzzi
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Club Film Club
Music Club Peer Tutoring Club
Step Club

School Notes:

    • Rolling Admissions
    • Coeducational/Grades 7-12
    • Individualized Programs
    • College Preparatory
    •  
    • Small Class Size
    • Teacher:Student Ratio 1:5

    Profile last updated: 09/07/2012

Nearby Schools:

Smith School (the)
Gr. 7-12 | 0 mi. away
St Gregory The Great School
Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away
Stephen Gaynor School
Gr. PK | 0.2 mi. away
Dwight School
Gr. K-12 | 0.2 mi. away
Trevor Day School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0.2 mi. away
Trinity School
Gr. K-12 | 0.2 mi. away

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