Spartanburg Day School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Spartanburg Day School is to shape the intellectual, physical and moral development of its students in an environment that challenges, yet supports and nutures young people. The school strives to guide students in their quest for self-understanding, to foster an awareness of human worth and dignity, and to instill an ethic of service. ...
School Overview:
Spartanburg Day School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education Other school association(s) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | dyslexia, adhd,add, | ||
| Year Founded | 1957 | ||
| County | Spartanburg County, SC | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 462 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 13% | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 37 students | |||
| Kind - 28 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 37 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 29 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 28 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 26 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 43 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 37 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 71% | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 15 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| AP US History | AP Studio Art | ||
| AP Statistics | AP Spanish Language | ||
| AP Physics | AP Modern European History | ||
| AP Latin Virgil | AP Latin Literature | ||
| AP French Language | AP English Literature | ||
| AP Chemistry | AP Calculus BC | ||
| AP Calculus AB | AP Biology | ||
| AP Art History | |||
| Average SAT score | 1216 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | 4K/5K-$5,500 1st-4th-$10,200 5th-8th-$11,200 9th-12th-$12,200 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | ||
| Head of School | Christopher Dorrance | ||
| Admissions Director | Andrew L. Scheffer | ||
| Admissions Associate | Clair Ball | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 9 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Golf | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 8 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Chinese Club | Community Service Club | ||
| Drama Team | FCA Club | ||
| Jazz Band | Performance Band | ||
| Spanish Club | Volleyball Club | ||
School Notes:
- The mission of Spartanburg Day School is to shape the intellectual, physical and moral development of its students in an environment that challenges, yet supports and nutures young people. The school strives to guide students in their quest for self-understanding, to foster an awareness of human worth and dignity, and to instill an ethic of service.
- Profile last updated: 03/14/2008
In the News:
- Spartanburg Day teams compete in NCISAA 2A cross country meet (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 09:56:13 am
Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 3:17 a.m. The Spartanburg Day School cross country teams competed Saturday in the NCISAA 2A meet at Hagan Stone Park in Greensboro, N.C. - Cape Fear Academy wins third consecutive state tennis title (The Wilmington Star-News)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 03:25:57 am
By Carey Nathanson sports@starnewsonline.com They’re starting to run out of room in the trophy case at Cape Fear Academy for the girls tennis team. Cape Fear took down four out of nine brackets Saturday to win its third consecutive NCISAA 2A State Championship and fourth in the last five seasons. - Area briefs: Spartanburg’s Poole advances at PGA Q School (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 07:12:33 am
Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8:37 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8:37 p.m. Spartanburg’s Stephen Poole carded a final-round even-par 70 Saturday at Florence Country Club to tie for the final advancing spot in the first stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School. - Sports roundup (The Greenville News)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 06:05:36 am
Southside Christian School emphatically demonstrated why it is ranked No. 1 in Class A by the state coaches association on Thursday. The Sabres outlasted No. 2 Landrum 24-26, 27-25, 25-15, 25-23. - Berea earns academic honor (The Greenville News)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 05:20:06 am
Berea's softball program won consecutive Class AAA state championships from 2003 through 2005.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (29307) | School Zip (29307) |
(SC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 20,158 people | 4,011,615 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 38% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 41 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $38,041 | $38,638 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (29307) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Spartanburg Christian Academy - 534 students - 6.8 mi. away - view location
- Westgate Christian School - 183 students - 6.9 mi. away - view location
- Oakbrook Preparatory School - 452 students - 7.0 mi. away - view location
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