Catlin Gabel School
Tel:
(503)297-1894
- Catlin Gabel School is an independent, co-educational day school for students from preschool through twelfth grade.
- Its faculty and staff are dedicated to individuality, academics, and life-long learning.
- Catlin Gabel School supports inspired learning, leading to responsible action through dedicated teaching, caring relationships, a challenging curriculum, and community service.
- We value each person's effort, imagination, and positive contributions to the community.
- We celebrate being inclusive and the partnership between family and school.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 756 students
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 10 / Feb. 3
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Catlin Gabel School places among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 756 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 15% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 66% |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
| Average SAT score | 1370 |
| Average ACT score | 29 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 10 / Feb. 3 |
| Tuition Notes | Varies by division: $19,200 to $25,850 |
| % on Financial Aid | 28% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $13,260 |
| Acceptance Rate | 25% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Sara Nordhoff |
| Admissions Associate | Mary Braun |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Golf, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Golf, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Catlin Gabel School is an independent, co-educational day school for students from preschool through twelfth grade. Its faculty and staff are dedicated to individuality, academics, and life-long learning. Catlin Gabel School supports inspired learning, leading to responsible action through dedicated teaching, caring relationships, a challenging curriculum, and community service. We value each person's effort, imagination, and positive contributions to the community. We celebrate being inclusive and the partnership between family and school.
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