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The Haverford School

450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, 19041-0190 -

School Notes Overview:

The Haverford School has been a leader in boys' education since 1884, and we are very proud of the many remarkable Haverford graduates who continue to serve our community and nation. However, we believe the best is yet to come and that we are now a boys' school more than we have ever been in the past. We know more about how boys learn; we do a better job with each boy we teach; and we are a great place for boys to develop their full human potential in our classrooms, art studios, music rooms, and athletic fields....

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School Overview:

	The Haverford School
School Membership(s)	Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1884
County	Montgomery County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	983 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	18%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 38 students
	Kind - 45 students
	Grade 1 - 56 students
	Grade 2 - 58 students
	Grade 3 - 55 students
	Grade 4 - 58 students
	Grade 5 - 66 students
	Grade 6 - 71 students
	Grade 7 - 77 students
	Grade 8 - 70 students
	Grade 9 - 103 students
	Grade 10 - 92 students
	Grade 11 - 99 students
	Grade 12 - 95 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	130 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	75%
Average Class Size	15
Average SAT score	1290
Classroom dress code	Formal (See school website)
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Tuition ranges from $19,950 to $28,475.
% on Financial Aid	20%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$15,943
Acceptance Rate	58%
Head of School	Dr. Joseph Cox
Admissions Director	Kevin P. Seits
Admissions Associate	Jennifer Keenan
Sport
Total Sports Offered	17
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Crew	Cross Country
	Diving	Fencing
	Football	Golf
	Ice Hockey	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Squash
	Swimming	Tennis
	Track and Field	Water Polo
	Wrestling

School Notes:

A Case For Boys' Schools Haverford's success is due to dedicated teachers who put boys first, who define success in multiple ways, and who strive to develop the essential qualities that will serve our young men in life." ~ Joseph T. Cox, Ph.D., Headmaster Boys' schools enjoy a superior opportunity to provide a stimulating, risk-free learning environment: * Allowing full participation in activities (especially arts) * Non-threatening environment for self-expression * Wider range of individual expression * Safe atmosphere in which to explore sensitive gender and sex-related issues * An atmosphere conducive to intellectual risk-taking. Male development expertise: * Faculty experienced in teaching and coaching boys * Adults schooled in male development * Instruction tailored to style and tempo of boys' learning Absence of cross-gender distraction: * Heightened focus on academic tasks, on learning * Atmosphere of frank, direct communication * Absence of posturing, gender stereotyping. Camaraderie and friendships: * Positive male role modeling * Distinctive esprit de corps * Special depth of friendships for life * Heightened tendency to support school as alumni.
Profile last updated: 07/14/2009

In the News:

Slideshow: Fords battle hard to defeat Churchmen (Main Line Suburban Life)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 02:32:27 pm
NEWTOWN SQUARE — In the 100th meeting of two of the Main Line's top private school's Haverford School defeated Episcopal Academy, 26-19, in a battle to the finish.
Haverford School finishes with a flourish (Main Line Times)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 02:28:52 pm
NEWTOWN SQUARE — He strutted about midfield like a champion, though Wyatt Benson isn’t one yet.
Lohn on Football: Haverford School’s long wait is over (Delaware County Daily Times)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:23:57 am
Most championships are celebrated on the field, oftentimes with the dousing of a head coach with a bucket of water. Sunday afternoon, The Haverford School celebrated its first Inter-Ac League championship since 1971 as a spectator.
Fords beat EA on PK (Delaware County Daily Times)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 11:02:02 am
Brett Campbell converted a penalty kick in the 30th minute as The Haverford School defeated host Episcopal Academy, 1-0, in an Inter-Ac League soccer game Saturday morning.
Rep. Lentz hires campaign manager (Main Line Suburban Life)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 07:34:45 am
He may not have formally announced his candidacy but state Rep. Bryan Lentz recently took another big step in that direction by hiring a campaign coordinator.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19041)	School Zip (19041)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	6,652 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	76%	22%
Population Average Age	41 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$84,324	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.2 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%