- Since our founding in 1919, North Shore has been an exceptional environment for teaching and learning.
- With rigorous academic pursuit as the cornerstone, North Shore provides a wealth of opportunities for all students to excel - in the classroom and the laboratory, on the stage and the playing field, and in their communities.
- Just as our students are well rounded, so too are our faculty, who bring a variety of talents to the School.
- North Shore Country Day School is a JK-12 community rooted in tradition that challenges each member to develop a passion for active, life-long learning and respect for others.
- Committed to academic excellence, the partnership of students, faculty, parents and alumni fosters intellectually curious, independent and critical thinkers.
- We embrace diversity, knowing we are enriched by different backgrounds, voices and talents.
- The full participation of each student in academics, athletics, arts and activities is a core value.
- We develop self-confident, ethical citizens of the world who embody our motto, Live and Serve.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1919 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 523 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 20%
State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60%
|
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 16 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average ACT score | 31 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $28,350 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition 2015-2016 JK $18,300, SK $20,650, 1st - 5th $24,750, 6th - 8th $26,650, 9th-12th $28,350 |
| % on Financial Aid | 20%
|
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19,000 |
| Admissions Director | Jason Giffen |
| Admissions Associate | Diane Olson |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
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