Greenhill School
School Notes Overview:
Greenhill School was founded in 1950 as the first co-educational independent school in the Dallas area. The school services 1243 students in grades Pre-k through 12. Admission is competitive and, on average, Greenhill accepts approximately 25% of all applicants. We currently enroll students from 97 different zip codes throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, and have a student population consisting of 32% students of color. Greenhill is also committed to being accessible to qualified families regardless of their economic situation. Greenhill School provides exceptional opportunities for academic achievement, intellectual growth, artistic fulfillment, physical development, moral awareness and community responsibility. We seek to enroll students who desire to discover and cultivate their talents and demonstrate the greatest potential for success in our school. ...
School Overview:
Greenhill School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1950 | ||
| County | Dallas County, TX | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 1243 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 32% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 28 students | |||
| Kind - 64 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 99 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 82 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 83 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 85 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 89 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 91 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 95 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 94 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 113 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 109 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 104 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 107 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 140 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 51% | ||
| Average Class Size | 16 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| Biology | Calculus (AB and BC) | ||
| Chemistry | English Literature | ||
| French Language | Latin (Vergil) | ||
| Physics (B and C) | Spanish Language | ||
| Spanish Literature | Statistics | ||
| Studio Art (2D and 3D) and Government | |||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | n/a | 177 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 5 / Jan. 9 / rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | 2008-09 School Year: Pre-K - Grade 4 = $17,100; Grade 5 - Grade 6 = $19,850; Grade 7 - Grade 8 = $20,950 and Grade 9 - Grade 12 = $21,050. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 17% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | ||
| Head of School | Scott Griggs | ||
| Admissions Director | Angela H. Woodson | ||
| Admissions Associate | Amy deBorst | ||
School Notes:
- Greenhill School is a diverse community of learners that strives for excellence; values individuality; fosters a passion for learning; promotes the balanced development of mind, body and character; encourages service; and instills respect for others.
- Profile last updated: 12/01/2008
In the News:
- Brown University student from Dallas dies in accident in China (Dallas Morning News)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 05:16:32 pm
Arun Stewart, who died after falling from a rooftop in Beijing, China, was "just a delightful kid that everyone enjoyed," Greenhill School headmaster Scott Griggs said. - Transactions Attorney Todd Meier Joins Shackelford, Melton & McKinley (dBusinessNews.com)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 10:07:20 pm
DALLAS – The Dallas law firm of Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Meier as Of Counsel. - Dallas community calendar (Dallas Morning News)
posted on September 20, 2009 at 07:35:57 am
Dallas community calendar - Notebook: Ley, Ruiz hold their own against area's best (Courier-Post)
posted on May 2, 2009 at 10:23:03 am
It proved to a be a tough day for two of South Jersey's finest distance runners last weekend at the Penn Relays. - Local Roundup (The Williamsport Sun-Gazette)
posted on April 24, 2009 at 04:15:17 am
Nick Zegarski's two home runs and six RBI helped power Williamsport to a 12-2 win over Indian Valley on Thursday. Nick Keener and Zane Britton allowed only four hits. Williamsport had 14 hits. Brandon Bartley also added a home run.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (75001) | School Zip (75001) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 8,259 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 62% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.7 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $57,064 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.8 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 18 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 26% / 74% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Parish Episcopal School - 1176 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Vanguard Preparatory School - 145 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- The Hockaday School - 1041 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Newfound School - 35 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Trinity Christian Academy - 1500 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
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