Parish Episcopal School

4101 Sigma Road, Dallas, TX, 75244-0752
Tel: (972)852-8750
Grades: PK - 12 | 1100 students
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Parish Episcopal School is a coeducational school founded in 1972 by Mary Blair through The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas Texas. For four decades Parish has offered an enriched academic community which has become well known for its contributions toward the development of students' confidence, spiritual anchoring and inclusive outlook. Today's students need these defining characteristics more so than at any other time in our history.

School Overview:
Parish Episcopal School
School Membership(s) Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS)
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
State or regional independent school association
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Programs Supported Yes, support offered in all grades
Year Founded 1972
Student Body
Total Students 1100 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 22% (TX School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 187 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 49%
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 15 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science AP English III
AP English IV AP European History
AP French AP Music Theory
AP Physics AP Psychology
AP Spanish AP Studio Art
AP US History
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Formal Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 18
Tuition Notes 2012-2013 - varies by grade level from $9980 for PK-I to $21,880 for Upper School
% on Financial Aid 13%
Average Financial Aid Grant $8,000
Admissions Director Laurel Ash
Admissions Associate Crista de Bruyn
Sports
Total Sports Offered 17 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Diving
Field Hockey Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Weightlifting
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 8 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Choir Community Service
Debate Model UN
Multicultural Club Robotics
Student Government Theater

School Notes:

  • Students are selected for admission on the basis of multiple criteria: academic qualification, maturity, affiliation with the school, The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration or another Episcopal church, diversity, gender balance and appropriateness of the match between the family and the school. Testing is used as a tool to provide information to assist in the assessment of applicants. In order to receive more information about Parish please contact Laurel Ash, Director of Admission, at 972-852-8750 or mmclean@parishepiscopal.org.

    • Profile last updated: 09/11/2012

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended March 05,2013 - The parish episcopal school is ranked #1 in tapps for it''s athletic programs. If you are an aspiring student, you need to come look at the facilities and talk to the coaches and athletes. Also the classrooms are nothing less than state of the art.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *

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