Tower Hill School
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. ...
School Overview:
Tower Hill School |
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| 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. |
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| % 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. |
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| 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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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 |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (19806) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 52% / 48% | 70% / 30% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Ursuline Academy (pk-12) - 635 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Wilmington Friends School - 854 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Delaware Education Reclamation Project School - 6 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Gospel Chur Of God Deliverance - 9 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- Wilmington Christian School - 483 students - 4.7 mi. away - view location
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