St. Luke's School

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

School Overview:

St. Luke's School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Institute for Independent Education
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 12
Year Founded 1927
Student Body
Total Students 526 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (CT School Avg.: 28%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 19 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Art History Biology
Calculus AB Calculus BC
Chemistry Computer Science
English Composition - Language & Composition English Literature - Literature & Composition
European History French
Government & Politics Latin Vergil
Music Theory Physics C
Spanish Studio Art-2D
Studio Art-D US History
Average SAT score 1240
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 17 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $32,510
Tuition Notes 2011-2012 grades 5-8: $32,510 grades 9-12: $33,275
% on Financial Aid 19%
Average Financial Aid Grant $25,000
Acceptance Rate 30%
Admissions Director Ginny Bachman
Admissions Associate Meghan Miller
Sports
Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Crew
Cross Country Field Hockey
Football Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Squash Tennis
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
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: 01/22/2012

Nearby Schools:

St. Luke's School
Gr. 5-12 | 0 mi. away
Connecticut Friends School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 2.7 mi. away
St Aloysius Diocesan Elementary School
Gr. K-8 | 3.3 mi. away
Wilton Montessori
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 3.4 mi. away
Our Lady Of Fatima School
Gr. K-9 | 3.9 mi. away

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