Groton School
Set on a beautiful campus less than an hour's drive from Boston, Groton offers the resources of a much larger school to 380 students in grades 8 through 12.
Under the leadership of Headmaster Temba Maqubela, Groton has aggressively contained the cost of attendance and increased financial aid.
Over 42% of students benefit from a financial aid budget of over $7 million.
Groton highlights two special programs. GEOs (Groton Educational Opportunities) allow students to explore various locations around the world during vacations.
GRACE (GRoton Accelerate Challenge Enrich) accelerates students` academic progress during the summer between grades 9 and 10 if they so desire.
Founded in the Episcopal tradition, Groton offers wide-ranging art, athletic and service programs, the variety of perspectives reflected in a diverse student body, and the unique leadership opportunity of the Groton prefect year.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 8-12
- Students: 383 students
- Yearly Tuition: $58,260
- Acceptance rate: 11%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Top Placements
Groton School places among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Year Founded | 1884 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 383 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 48% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 71% |
| Average Class Size | 11 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP French, AP Latin 4 - Vergil, AP Music Theory, AP Spanish, AP Statistics |
| Average SAT score | 1440 |
| Average ACT score | 31 |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 90% |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Boys-collared shirts, no jeans, no athletic clothing (i.e. sweatpants) Formal dress on occasion.) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $58,260 |
| % on Financial Aid | 44% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $46,127 |
| Acceptance Rate | 11% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Mr. Ian Gracey |
| Admissions Associate | Kieran Meehan |
| Endowment Size | $380 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBaseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, |
School Notes
- Set on a beautiful campus less than an hour's drive from Boston, Groton offers the resources of a much larger school to 380 students in grades 8 through 12. Under the leadership of Headmaster Temba Maqubela, Groton has aggressively contained the cost of attendance and increased financial aid. Over 42% of students benefit from a financial aid budget of over $7 million. Groton highlights two special programs. GEOs (Groton Educational Opportunities) allow students to explore various locations around the world during vacations. GRACE (GRoton Accelerate Challenge Enrich) accelerates students` academic progress during the summer between grades 9 and 10 if they so desire. Founded in the Episcopal tradition, Groton offers wide-ranging art, athletic and service programs, the variety of perspectives reflected in a diverse student body, and the unique leadership opportunity of the Groton prefect year.
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