Girls Preparatory School
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....
School Overview:
Girls Preparatory School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Coalition of Girls' Schools National Association of Independent Schools |
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| 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. |
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| % 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. |
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| 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
In the News:
- Oak Ridge ousts Sullivan South in Class AAA soccer sectionals (Kingsport Times-News)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 04:17:27 am
OAK RIDGE — The goals came fast and furious for Oak Ridge against Sullivan South on Sunday in the Class AAA soccer sectionals. - Oak Ridge pelts Sullivan South, 11-0 (Knoxville News Sentinel)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 03:02:08 am
OAK RIDGE - The goals came fast and furious for Oak Ridge against Sullivan South on Sunday in the Class AAA soccer sectionals. Junior Kaelyn Angelo scored four times and freshman Merritt Monger added three goals as the Lady Wildcats routed Sullivan South 11-0 to advance to the state tournament at Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga starting Wednesday. The semifinals are Thursday with the ... - D-B girls soccer team punches ticket to Chattanooga with win over West (Kingsport Times-News)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 03:18:41 am
KINGSPORT — Dobyns-Bennett is going going, back back to Chattanooga. Rain, wind, the loss of a major piece of the puzzle — the Lady Indians overcame it all to stamp their ticket to the TSSAA Class AAA girls soccer tournament for the second straight season. - Healy to Leiper Powers Notre Dame Over Silverdale In Sub-State Soccer Lady Irish Go to Dance for 8th Straight Year ... (The Chattanoogan)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 11:49:25 pm
“It went in and that’s all that matters,” grinned Notre Dame’s Carey Leiper when asked about her match winning goal. “I knew it was a good cross, but I didn’t know if it went off my head right,” she continued, standing with mud splattering most of her uniform and body. - Chamber Recognizes Melvin With ATHENA Award; Wilson, Bryan, Jones, Tate Honored With Nautilus Awards H (The Chattanoogan)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 12:19:15 am
The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce held its fourth annual Chattanooga Nautilus Awards Luncheon on October 30 at the Convention Center.
School Zip Statistics:
| 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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| % Owning / % Renting | 50% / 50% | 65% / 35% |
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- Baylor School - 1079 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
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