University Liggett School

1045 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236
For more than 130 years, University Liggett School and its predecessor schools have been at the forefront of independent school education in metropolitan Detroit and the southeast region of Michigan. Our more than 5,000 alumni went on to be educated at the nation's finest colleges and universities, and have enjoyed success in a variety of careers, from medicine and science, to teaching and technology, to working in the creative and performing arts. University Liggett School provides a foundation of academic excellence in a diverse educational community that has as its shared values respect, responsibility, trustworthiness and compassion. We dedicate ourselves to developing lifelong learners by challenging the intellect, body and spirit in an emotionally and physically safe environment. University Liggett School does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other protected class as provided by applicable law.

School Overview:

University Liggett School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1878
Student Body
Total Students 561 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (MI School Avg.: 15%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 65%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 14 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Latin literature French
Spanish Biology
Chemistry Physics
Calculus U.S. History
World History American Government and Politics
Comparative Politics Music Theory
Studio Art Art History
English Literature
Average ACT score 25
Classroom dress code Casual
(khaki pants and polo or dress shirts. No jeans.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $10,000
Tuition Notes Scholarships and financial aid are available at most grade levels.
% on Financial Aid 30%
Admissions Director Kevin Breen
Admissions Associate Denise Deane
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Field Hockey
Football Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Volleyball

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Gr. K-9 | 1.6 mi. away
Giving Tree Montessori School
Gr. K-5 | 1.7 mi. away
Grosse Pointe Nursery School
Gr. K | 1.9 mi. away
Peter Rabbit Day Care Center
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