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The Spence School

22 E 91st Street, New York, NY, 10128-0101 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission of the Spence School is to educate girls and young women to the highest academic and personal standards necessary for responsible, effective citizenship and for the successful pursuit of higher education. The school is committed to the rigorous study of the liberal arts and sciences appropriate to Grades K through 12. The development of high standards and character is considered as important as achievement in academic areas. The school integrates visual and performing arts, and athletics, both within its academic program and as extracurricular activities. The school creates an environment that fosters the growth of self-confidence, instills the joy of learning, develops the skills of leadership in every student and prepares its graduates intellectually and emotionally for the future. The school is committed to preparing its students for full participation in a diverse and changing world. Believing in the importance of strong traditions, the school also looks to the future and adapts its educational programs to meet the needs of its students, while remaining centered on a curriculum that provides preparation for college as well as "for life."...

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School Overview:

	The Spence School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 12
County	New York County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	637 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	20%	22%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 50 students
	Grade 1 - 51 students
	Grade 2 - 49 students
	Grade 3 - 47 students
	Grade 4 - 47 students
	Grade 5 - 40 students
	Grade 6 - 53 students
	Grade 7 - 50 students
	Grade 8 - 50 students
	Grade 9 - 57 students
	Grade 10 - 56 students
	Grade 11 - 45 students
	Grade 12 - 42 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	92 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	167 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The mission of the Spence School is to educate girls and young women to the highest academic and personal standards necessary for responsible, effective citizenship and for the successful pursuit of higher education. The school is committed to the rigorous study of the liberal arts and sciences appropriate to Grades K through 12. The development of high standards and character is considered as important as achievement in academic areas. The school integrates visual and performing arts, and athletics, both within its academic program and as extracurricular activities. The school creates an environment that fosters the growth of self-confidence, instills the joy of learning, develops the skills of leadership in every student and prepares its graduates intellectually and emotionally for the future. The school is committed to preparing its students for full participation in a diverse and changing world. Believing in the importance of strong traditions, the school also looks to the future and adapts its educational programs to meet the needs of its students, while remaining centered on a curriculum that provides preparation for college as well as "for life."
Profile last updated: 01/24/2007

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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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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (10128) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	25% / 75%	41% / 59%