11000 Ellison Wilson Road, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408-0334
Tel:
(561)472-3451
Grades: NS - 12 | 1085 students
The mission of The Benjamin School is to provide a challenging college preparatory education to a diverse student body in a structured, nurturing community environment. The School motivates students to master the skills of learning, communicating and evaluating choices and encourages them to grow intellectually, socially, morally, aesthetically, and physically to their fullest individual potential. Benjamin inspires its students to develop a coherent set of values that includes love of learning, personal responsibility, self-motivation, concern for others and a commitment to serve society.
School Overview: |
The Benjamin School
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12 | |
| Learning Programs Supported | yes | |
| Year Founded | 1960 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 1085 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 12% (FL School Avg.: 34%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 141 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| Average Class Size | 17 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 23 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| Biology | Calculus AB | |
| Calculus BC | Chemistry | |
| Comparative Government | Computer Science | |
| English Language | English Literature | |
| European History | French Language | |
| Human Geography | Macro Economics | |
| Mandarin Chinese | Micro Economics | |
| Music Theory | Photography | |
| Physics | Spanish Language | |
| Spanish Literature | Statistics | |
| Studio Art | U.S. Government | |
| U.S. History | ||
| Average SAT score | 1778 | |
| Average ACT score | 27 | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (uniform - khakis and uniform shirt) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 | |
| Tuition Notes | The tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year is $7420 - $23720 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 19% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $10,691 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | |
| Admissions Director | Mary Lou Primm | |
| Admissions Associate | Cherie Fromson | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 17 sports | |
Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Bowling | Cheering | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Diving | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 1 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Over 35 Clubs/Organizations | ||
School Notes:
- We are committed to excellence in academics, athletics, the arts, and community service and offer a college preparatory Pre-K3 through 12 independent education second to none. Need-based financial assistance is available. Please call or email our admission team (phone: 561-472-3451; email: admission@thebenjaminschool.org) to schedule a personal tour of our two beautiful, state-of-the-art campuses. We look forward to sharing our story with you.
Profile last updated: 11/01/2012
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