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St. Luke's School

377 North Wilton Road, New Canaan, CT, 06840-0684 -

School Notes Overview:

A St. Luke's School education prepares students for a lifelong commitment to learning and social responsibility. The School sets high academic standards, stimulates individual talents and prepares students for a rewarding college experience. St. Luke's recognizes that intellectual and personal growth occur both in and out of the classroom; therefore both academic and non-academic programs foster the pursuit of excellence, strength of character and a healthy self-image. A friendly and diverse culture shapes all the endeavors of the community, encouraging responsible, caring relationships....

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School Overview:

	St. Luke's School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Institute for Independent Education
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 5 - 12
Year Founded	1927
County	Fairfield County, CT
Student Body
Total Students	503 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	11%	25%
Students by Grade
	Grade 5 - 46 students
	Grade 6 - 61 students
	Grade 7 - 67 students
	Grade 8 - 65 students
	Grade 9 - 64 students
	Grade 10 - 67 students
	Grade 11 - 70 students
	Grade 12 - 63 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	82 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	75%
Average Class Size	12
Number of AP Courses	18
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
	Advanced Courses
	US History	Studio Art-D
	Studio Art-2D	Spanish
	Physics C	Music Theory
	Latin Vergil	Government & Politics
	French	European History
	English Literature - Literature & Composition	English Composition - Language & Composition
	Computer Science	Chemistry
	Calculus BC	Calculus AB
	Biology	Art History
Average SAT score	1240
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	166 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$30,800
Tuition Notes	2009-2010 grades 5-8: $30,800 grades 9-12: $31,200
% on Financial Aid	18%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$25,300
Acceptance Rate	30%
Head of School	Mark C. Davis
Admissions Director	Sam Gaudet
Admissions Associate	Ginny Bachman
Sport
Total Sports Offered	15
	Sports
	Alpine Skiing	Baseball
	Basketball	Crew
	Cross Country	Field Hockey
	Football	Golf
	Ice Hockey	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Softball
	Squash	Tennis
	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	7
	Extracurriculars
	Affinity Groups	Art Club (Middle and Upper School)
	Drama (Middle and Upper School)	Model UN
	Newspaper (Middle and Upper School)	Student Government (Middle and Upper School)
	Yearbook

School Notes:

Admission to St. Luke's is selective. Applicants are accepted on the basis of demonstrated intellectual curiosity, academic achievement, community and extracurricular involvement, and leadership. These are determined by school records, teacher recommendations, test results, personal essays, and an interview. St. Luke's also actively seeks to enroll students from a variety of backgrounds, whose unique perspectives and experiences enrich life at the School. Students are admitted to grades 5 through 12. Each applicant is carefully evaluated by the Admissions Committee to determine his/her ability to handle successfully the demands of the School's academic and extracurricular programs.
Profile last updated: 08/28/2009

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.
Mitch Hoffman named New Canaan baseball coach (New Canaan Advertiser)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 06:20:35 pm
New Canaan’s boys of summer have been pretty active during the past few years, as the local All-Star baseball teams have gone deep into tournament play, making regular trips to the States, Regionals and even the Cal Ripken World Series.
School of thought — In the spirit of service (New Canaan Advertiser)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 10:55:09 am
If in high school we had to write “What I did last summer” essays like we did in middle school, most of the essays would be incredibly impressive. A couple of my friends went abroad to teach basic reading skills to underprivileged elementary students.
By Peggy Dannemann (The New Canaan News)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 04:30:27 pm
Eighty-nine rowers from boathouse partners New Canaan crew, Maritime Rowing Club and St. Luke's crew traveled to Philadelphia last weekend to compete in the 2.5-mile Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta on Saturday.
St. Luke's football falls at Brunswick (The New Canaan News)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 04:00:12 pm
GREENWICH -- Brunswick School quarterback Jimmy Craft usually helps lead the Bruins into the end zone with his strong right arm. Saturday, the crafty Craft put points on the scoreboard with his legs.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (06840)	School Zip (06840)	(CT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	19,402 people	3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	75%	41%
Population Average Age	40 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$141,592	$56,323
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	8.1 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	49 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	83% / 17%	64% / 36%