Selwyn College Preparatory School

3333 W University Dr, Denton, TX, 76207-0762
Tel: (940)382-6771
Grades: PK - 12 | 186 students
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Selwyn College Preparatory 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. In the fall of 2013, we will offer an International Scholars Program to students in grades 9 - 12.

School Overview:
Selwyn College Preparatory School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Texas Association of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1957
Student Body
Total Students 186 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (TX School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 15%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
Average SAT score 1070
Average ACT score 28
Classroom dress code Casual
(Khaki trousers, blue or white polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition ranges from $1,140 for two day/week pre-school to $13,000 for Upper School.
% on Financial Aid 4%
Average Financial Aid Grant $3,000
Acceptance Rate 68%
Admissions Director Talitha Ledet
Admissions Associate Tiffanee White
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Golf Indoor Soccer
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Drama French
Music National Honor Society
PE Spanish
Visual Arts

School Notes:

    • Early Childhood Preschool
    • Grades K-12
    • Advanced Curriculum
    • International Scholars Program - Grades 9-12

    Profile last updated: 04/04/2013

Nearby Schools:

Selwyn College Preparatory School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.1 mi. away
Community School
Gr. PK-3 | 1.5 mi. away
Hilltop Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 2.6 mi. away
Denton Calvary Academy
Gr. K-12 | 6.5 mi. away
Corinth Montessori School
Gr. K | 8 mi. away

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