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Tower Hill School

2813 W 17th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19806-0198 -

School Notes Overview:

Tower Hill School is a co-educational, non-denominational school, prekindergarten through grade 12, dedicated to its motto, Multa Bene Facta -- Many things done well. Acknowledging its historical Christian tradition, Tower Hill encourages diversity in the religious, racial, economic, and ethnic composition of its student body. Tower Hill provides an enriched and challenging college preparatory program in which each student's abilities and talents are recognized and respected. The curriculum incorporates both traditional and innovative approaches to learning within an educational environment that nurtures each student's moral, intellectual, creative, and physical development. Tower Hill is committed to perpetuating a school community founded on personal integrity, mutual respect, and collective responsibility. The school prepares its students for citizenship in the global community and encourages an appreciation for the lifelong process of learning. ...

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School Overview:

	Tower Hill School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1919
County	New Castle County, DE
Student Body
Total Students	725 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(DE) School Avg.
% Students of Color	20%	29%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 39 students
	Kind - 50 students
	Grade 1 - 47 students
	Grade 2 - 52 students
	Grade 3 - 55 students
	Grade 4 - 54 students
	Grade 5 - 53 students
	Grade 6 - 53 students
	Grade 7 - 60 students
	Grade 8 - 52 students
	Grade 9 - 55 students
	Grade 10 - 56 students
	Grade 11 - 49 students
	Grade 12 - 50 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	118 teachers
Average Class Size	14
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score	1971
Average ACT score	28
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
	This School	(DE) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	179 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 2 / Jan. 9 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$16,400
Tuition Notes	Addition fees include dining room, book fees and Home and School Association.
% on Financial Aid	14%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$14
Acceptance Rate	54%
Head of School	Dr. Chris Wheeler
Admissions Director	Kelly DeShane
Admissions Associate	William Ushler

School Notes:

Tower Hill School is a co-educational, non-denominational school, prekindergarten through grade 12, dedicated to its motto, Multa Bene Facta -- Many things done well. Acknowledging its historical Christian tradition, Tower Hill encourages diversity in the religious, racial, economic, and ethnic composition of its student body. Tower Hill provides an enriched and challenging college preparatory program in which each student's abilities and talents are recognized and respected. The curriculum incorporates both traditional and innovative approaches to learning within an educational environment that nurtures each student's moral, intellectual, creative, and physical development. Tower Hill is committed to perpetuating a school community founded on personal integrity, mutual respect, and collective responsibility. The school prepares its students for citizenship in the global community and encourages an appreciation for the lifelong process of learning.
Profile last updated: 10/29/2008

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posted on July 26, 2009 at 07:45:06 pm
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19806)	School Zip (19806)	(DE) State Average
Population (Approximate)	9,664 people	783,525 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	58%	30%
Population Average Age	42 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	1.7 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$44,907	$52,624
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.5 rooms	6.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	39 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	52% / 48%	70% / 30%