Girls Preparatory School
Tel:
(423) 634-7600
Girls Preparatory School is an independent day school for college-bound girls, grades six through 12, in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee.
For more than 110 years, GPS has been committed to academic excellence while educating the whole girl through a broad array of scholastic and extracurricular experiences, including 15 varsity sports programs.
As GPS students, girls grow in intellectual curiosity, honor their individuality, share their opinions with confidence, and discover the strength within them to change the world.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 537 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,975
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Girls Preparatory School places among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Coalition of Girls National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1906 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Summer programs include summer camps (ages 4-adult) and summer classes for enrolled students |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 537 students |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 12% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 82% |
| Average Class Size | 14 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 A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, French Language and Culture, Physics C, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art, US Government and Politics, US History, World History |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $26,975 |
| Tuition Notes | Payment plans available. |
| % on Financial Aid | 39% |
| Admissions Director | Bilda Acuña Small |
| Admissions Associate | Christie Collins |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 16 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Bowling, Cheering, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 19 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Amnesty International, Beta Club, BIPOC Student Union, Environmental Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Girl Scouts, Honor Council, Junior State of America, Mock Trial, Model UN, National Honor Society, Next Generation, Partnerships in the Community, Society of Women Engineers, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Band, Orchestra, Terpsichord, Theater |
School Notes
- Girls Preparatory School is an independent day school for college-bound girls, grades six through 12, in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. For more than 110 years, GPS has been committed to academic excellence while educating the whole girl through a broad array of scholastic and extracurricular experiences, including 15 varsity sports programs. As GPS students, girls grow in intellectual curiosity, honor their individuality, share their opinions with confidence, and discover the strength within them to change the world. Girls Preparatory School inspires each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others.
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