The Selwyn School
School Notes Overview:
The Selwyn School is a private, independent, nonsectartian day school serving toddlers through Upper School. Founded in 1957, The Selwyn School is committed to providing its students with an outstanding academic program within a nurturing environment. Our teachers value each child as an individual and help their students discover the joy of learning....
School Overview:
The Selwyn School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1957 | ||
| County | Denton County, TX | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 222 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
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(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 11% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 80 students | |||
| Kind - 15 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 12 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 12 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 7 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 9 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 15% | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 8 | ||
| Average SAT score | 1070 | ||
| Average ACT score | 28 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Khaki trousers, blue or white polo) |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 174 days | 177 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $1,140 for one day/week pre-school to $11,600 for Upper School. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 4% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | ||
| Admissions Director | Maribelle Robbins | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 9 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Golf | Indoor Soccer | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 5 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| French | Music | ||
| PE | Spanish | ||
| Visual Arts | |||
School Notes:
- Early Childhood Preschool
- Advanced Curriculum
- Profile last updated: 07/11/2009
In the News:
- Volleyball roundup (Oct. 14) (Wichita Falls Times Record News)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 06:40:24 am
The City View Lady Mustangs dropped their first two games Tuesday night in a District 5-2A matchup with Holliday. - Volleyball roundup (Sept. 25) (Wichita Falls Times Record News)
posted on September 25, 2009 at 07:40:54 am
The Wichita Christian Lady Stars stayed undefeated in TAPPS District 2-A as they swept Arlington Fellowship on the road Thursday night. - Keith School’s new leader welcomed (Rockford Register Star)
posted on August 12, 2009 at 05:29:35 am
The new leader at Keith Country Day School, Alan Gibby, received a formal welcome to Rockford on the school’s front lawn Tuesday. - The Selwyn School changes its name (Denton Record-Chronicle)
posted on July 23, 2009 at 01:01:32 pm
The Selwyn School, a kindergarten to 12th-grade private, nondenominational school with a 50-year tradition in Denton, has changed its name to The Selwyn College Preparatory School. - Selwyn School to hunt for new headmaster (Denton Record-Chronicle)
posted on July 14, 2009 at 11:59:46 am
Board trustees with The Selwyn School last week said they plan to begin searching for a new headmaster as soon as next month. The board is seeking a replacement for Sandy Doerge, who resigned in mid-June to pursue other opportunities, board Chairman David Biles said. Doerge served three years as headmaster.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (76207) | School Zip (76207) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 5,968 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 45% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 29 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $47,014 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.9 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 22 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 52% / 48% | 59% / 41% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Denton Calvary Academy - 243 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
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