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Greenwich Academy

200 N Maple Avenue, Greenwich, CT, 06830 -

School Notes Overview:

Greenwich Academy is a college-preparatory day school serving girls in grades Pre-Connecting through Group XII. The Upper School has a fully coordinated program with Brunswick School, a neighboring boys’ school. Greenwich Academy seeks a diverse population of students who are committed to the school's high academic standards and will take advantage of the wide range of opportunities available here. Although admission to the Academy is competitive, every candidate is given careful consideration on an individual basis. Greenwich Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational programs, admission policies, financial aid policies, employment practices and other school-administered programs. Greenwich Academy seeks a diverse population of students who are committed to the school's high academic standards and will take advantage of the wide range of opportunities available here. Although admission to the Academy is competitive, every candidate is given careful consideration on an individual basis....

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School Overview:

	Greenwich Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Fairfield County, CT
Student Body
Total Students	783 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	13%	25%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 20 students
	Kind - 40 students
	Grade 1 - 40 students
	Grade 2 - 40 students
	Grade 3 - 40 students
	Grade 4 - 40 students
	Grade 5 - 57 students
	Grade 6 - 65 students
	Grade 7 - 66 students
	Grade 8 - 68 students
	Grade 9 - 74 students
	Grade 10 - 80 students
	Grade 11 - 81 students
	Grade 12 - 72 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	92 teachers
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
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	6 hours

School Notes:

Greenwich Academy is a college-preparatory day school serving girls in grades Pre-Connecting through Group XII. The Upper School has a fully coordinated program with Brunswick School, a neighboring boys’ school. Greenwich Academy seeks a diverse population of students who are committed to the school's high academic standards and will take advantage of the wide range of opportunities available here. Although admission to the Academy is competitive, every candidate is given careful consideration on an individual basis. Greenwich Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational programs, admission policies, financial aid policies, employment practices and other school-administered programs. Greenwich Academy seeks a diverse population of students who are committed to the school's high academic standards and will take advantage of the wide range of opportunities available here. Although admission to the Academy is competitive, every candidate is given careful consideration on an individual basis.
Profile last updated: 07/15/2009

In the News:

Roundup: Brunswick cross country wins two of three (Greenwich Time)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 02:46:11 am
Brunswick coach Steve Polikoff got everything he expected during Wednesday's race at Greens Farms Academy. The Bruins rolled over Masters 15-48 while squeaking by Hopkins 21-34.
Greenwich residents part of effort to help Afghans gain economic stability (Connecticut Post)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 04:52:42 am
On a trip to Afghanistan a few weeks ago, Greenwich resident Polly McTaggart wasn't debating the merits of a troop surge or focusing on the deadly bomb blasts that dominate the headlines.
Roundup: GA soccer beats Sacred Heart (Greenwich Time)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 04:30:55 am
Greenwich Academy continued its march towards the postseason with a tidy 2-0 win over crosstown rival Convent of the Sacred Heart Monday. Eliza Hompe scored both goals for the Gators, who improved to
Tennis court mold forces GA to cut down trees (Greenwich Time)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 12:20:01 am
About 95 trees lining a tennis court at Greenwich Academy were cut down last month because they created conditions that led to mold and fungus growing on the tennis court, a school official said.
College Notes:Westfal, Kavanagh key Washington & Lee FB win (Stamford Advocate)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 11:21:37 pm
Quarterback Charlie Westfal (New Canaan) ran 21 yards for the game-winning touchdown while John Kavanagh (Greenwich) returned a kickoff 99 yards for a TD as Washington & Lee (3-5) defeated

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (06830)	School Zip (06830)	(CT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	24,552 people	3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	60%	41%
Population Average Age	40 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$82,285	$56,323
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	59 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	55% / 45%	64% / 36%