The Prout School

4640 Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI, 02879
Tel: (401)789-9262
Grades: 9 - 12 | 624 students
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The Prout School is a college preparatory, coeducational Catholic high school accepting students of all faiths in grades 9 through 12. We welcome young men and women into a committed community of learners, believers, and friends. We believe that each individual is gifted with unique qualities, and encourage them to discover and develop these gifts, using them in the service of others. We seek to enroll students who are eager and able to meet the academic, social, and spiritual standards of a demanding college preparatory program.

School Overview:
The Prout School
School Membership(s) New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1966
Student Body
Total Students 624 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 2% (RI School Avg.: 41%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 19 students
Number of AP Courses 6 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Chemistry AP English
AP Environmental Science AP Studio Art
AP U.S. History AP Calculus
Classroom dress code Casual
(Uniform includes school shirts, sweaters, slacks, skirts, blouses, etc.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 17 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,600
Tuition Notes Cost is approximate as of July 2012
% on Financial Aid 23%
Acceptance Rate 63%
Admissions Director Kristen Need
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Sailing
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 31 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Anime Club Art Club
Chess Club Crusader Pride
Crusader Pride Club Film Club
Foreign Film Club French Club
French Club Game Club
Honor Society Italian Club
Italian Club Jazz Band
LaSallian Youth Club Math Team
Mock Trial Mock Trial
Model U.N. National Honor Society
Ping Pong Club Pottery Club
Recycling Club Robotics Club
Spanish Club Student Ambassador Club
Student Council Students Against Destructive Decisions
Writing Club Writing Club
Yearbook committee

School Notes:

  • The Prout School is a college preparatory, coeducational Catholic high school serving students of all faiths from a wide range of surrounding communities in grades 9 through 12. We welcome young men and women into a committed community of learners, believers, and friends. We believe that all individuals are gifted with unique qualities, and encourage them to discover and develop these gifts, using them in the service of others. We strive to develop life skills that will empower our students to become thoughtful and creative citizens of the world. Prout is the only school in Rhode Island (and one of ten in New England) offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program for advanced learning. Our academic, arts, and athletic programs are known state-wide for their excellence. We seek to enroll students who are eager and able to meet the academic, social, and spiritual standards of a demanding college preparatory program.

    • Profile last updated: 10/01/2012

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The Prout School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
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