Girls Preparatory School
205 Island Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37405-0374 - View a map of this school Map
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Girls Preparatory School provides each girl a superior college preparatory school education in an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, personal motivation and a desire for knowledge. In partnership with parents, GPS encourages girls to develop the skills and attitudes of honorable, independent adults equipped to succeed in life and to contribute to the betterment of the world. ...read more  

School Overview:
Girls Preparatory School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
County Hamilton County, TN
Student Body
Total Students 770 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School ( TN ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 10% 15%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 117 students
Grade 7 - 110 students
Grade 8 - 101 students
Grade 9 - 115 students
Grade 10 - 115 students
Grade 11 - 110 students
Grade 12 - 102 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 87 teachers
This School ( TN ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 1:10
*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
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • Girls Preparatory School provides each girl a superior college preparatory school education in an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, personal motivation and a desire for knowledge. In partnership with parents, GPS encourages girls to develop the skills and attitudes of honorable, independent adults equipped to succeed in life and to contribute to the betterment of the world.
  • Profile last updated: 01/19/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 37405 )
School Zip ( 37405 ) ( TN ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 13,229 people 5,681,706 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 36% 18%
Population Average Age 35 years old 35.9 years old
Average Household Size 2.0 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $31,813 $40,785
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 47 years old 38 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 50% / 50% 65% / 35%
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