Girls Preparatory School

205 Island Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37405-0374 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

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....

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School Overview:

 
Girls Preparatory School
School Membership(s) National Coalition of Girls' Schools
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
County Hamilton County, TN
Student Body
Total Students 711 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School
(TN) School Avg.
% Students of Color 9% 14%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 99 students
Grade 7 - 81 students
Grade 8 - 101 students
Grade 9 - 106 students
Grade 10 - 111 students
Grade 11 - 111 students
Grade 12 - 102 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 86 teachers
This School
(TN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * 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

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 Zipcode (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 years old
Average Household size 2.0 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $31,813 $40,664
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 48 years old 37 years old
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Zipcode (37405)


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