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Agnes Irwin School

Po Box 407 Ithan Ave & Conestoga Rd, Rosemont, PA, 19010-0190 -

School Notes Overview:

The Agnes Irwin School is located 10 miles west of Philadelphia. In 1869 AIS was at the forefront in the development of academic education for girls and continues today to be a nationally recognized leader in this field. A rigorous education resulting in excellent college placement and average SAT's of 1300, coupled with a vibrant arts program and participation a highly competitive athletic league is the hallmark of an Agnes Irwin eduaction. ...

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School Overview:

	Agnes Irwin School
School Membership(s)	National Coalition of Girls' Schools National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1869
County	Delaware County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	693 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	19%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 16 students
	Kind - 43 students
	Grade 1 - 43 students
	Grade 2 - 44 students
	Grade 3 - 31 students
	Grade 4 - 43 students
	Grade 5 - 52 students
	Grade 6 - 60 students
	Grade 7 - 53 students
	Grade 8 - 57 students
	Grade 9 - 66 students
	Grade 10 - 64 students
	Grade 11 - 54 students
	Grade 12 - 67 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
% Faculty with Advance Degree	69%
Average Class Size	15
Number of AP Courses	13
Average SAT score	1300
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	173 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$20,000
% on Financial Aid	16%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$12,000
Acceptance Rate	50%
Head of School	Helen Marter
Admissions Director	Sally Keidel
Admissions Associate	Barbara Silverman
Sport
Total Sports Offered	16
	Sports
	Basketball	Crew
	Cross Country	Dance
	Diving	Drill Team
	Fencing	Field Hockey
	Golf	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Softball
	Squash	Swimming
	Tennis	Volley Ball

School Notes:

Check our website to find out information about our Special Studies Program for sophomores and juniors.
Profile last updated: 12/31/2008

In the News:

Adele G. Sands, 89; was head of school (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
posted on October 12, 2009 at 03:01:00 pm
Adele Griffin Sands, 89, retired head of the Agnes Irwin School, a private girls academy in Rosemont, died of heart failure at a retirement community in Gladwyne.
Bu$ine$$ Brief$ (Main Line Suburban Life)
posted on September 15, 2009 at 06:47:10 am
Main Line Chamber Foundation awards $16,000 in scholarships to high-school students

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19010)	School Zip (19010)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	21,485 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	68%	22%
Population Average Age	37 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$71,753	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.4 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	52 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	64% / 36%	68% / 32%