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Aiken Preparatory School

619 Barnwell Avenue NW, Aiken, SC, 29801-0298 -

School Notes Overview:

Founded in 1916, Aiken Preparatory School has focused on the education of the whole child. Originally through its junior boarding program, and through its current incarnation as an independent day school, APS has touched the lives of many alumni. Through a merger with the Aiken Day School, Aiken Prep added its co-educational program to the curriculum. Located on over 9.5 acres in the heart of historic downtown Aiken, South Carolina, Aiken Preparatory School is a private, independent co-educational day school community reflecting a liberal arts tradition, with an emphasis on rigorous college preparation. Our sequential, school-wide curriculum provides stepping-stones for a lifetime of learning, and it challenges our students to excel. Delivered through a balance of innovative, experiential, and traditional learning, our curriculum allows each student to develop their strengths and find their personal passions. Our program attracts families and students seeking a quality education and the solid values not available in many public schools. Parents find the personal attention, well-designed structure, careful supervision, close monitoring of academic progress, and nurturing environment of our school a perfect match for their children. For more information, please visit our website at www.aikenprep.org ...

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School Overview:

	Aiken Preparatory School
School Membership(s)	Institute for Independent Education National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1916
County	Aiken County, SC
Student Body
Total Students	167 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	3%	14%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 10 students
	Kind - 14 students
	Grade 1 - 8 students
	Grade 2 - 9 students
	Grade 3 - 13 students
	Grade 4 - 10 students
	Grade 5 - 14 students
	Grade 6 - 8 students
	Grade 7 - 12 students
	Grade 8 - 15 students
	Grade 9 - 20 students
	Grade 10 - 9 students
	Grade 11 - 13 students
	Grade 12 - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	58%
Average Class Size	9
Number of AP Courses	6
Average SAT score	1337
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Comprehensive fee's vary for each division. Please contact the admission office for further information.
% on Financial Aid	15%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$3,700
Acceptance Rate	60%
Head of School	Deborah Taussig-Boehner
Admissions Director	Lannin E. Kerry
Sport
Total Sports Offered	6
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Golf	Soccer
	Tennis	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	5
	Extracurriculars
	After School Care	Choir-Lower Grades
	Lego League	Student Council-Upper Grades
	Wireless Communication

School Notes:

Founded in 1916, Aiken Preparatory School has focused on the education of the whole child. Originally through its junior boarding program, and through its current incarnation as an independent day school, APS has touched the lives of many alumni. Through a merger with the Aiken Day School, Aiken Prep added its co-educational program to the curriculum. Located on over 9.5 acres in the heart of historic downtown Aiken, South Carolina, Aiken Preparatory School is a private, independent co-educational day school community reflecting a liberal arts tradition, with an emphasis on rigorous college preparation. Our sequential, school-wide curriculum provides stepping-stones for a lifetime of learning, and it challenges our students to excel. Delivered through a balance of innovative, experiential, and traditional learning, our curriculum allows each student to develop their strengths and find their personal passions. Our program attracts families and students seeking a quality education and the solid values not available in many public schools. Parents find the personal attention, well-designed structure, careful supervision, close monitoring of academic progress, and nurturing environment of our school a perfect match for their children. For more information, please visit our website at www.aikenprep.org
Profile last updated: 03/02/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (29801)	School Zip (29801)	(SC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	25,898 people	4,011,615 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	25%	21%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$31,661	$38,638
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	40 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	66% / 34%