MMI Preparatory School vs. Wyoming Seminary Upper School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
MMI Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Wyoming Seminary Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Founded in 1879, MMI Preparatory School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school for students in grades 6 through 12.
The MMI campus is located in a culturally and economically diverse area of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Conveniently situated near major Interstate Routes 80 and 81, MMI draws students from the Greater Hazleton, Greater Wilkes-Barre, and Bloomsburg areas, as well as the Pocono Mountain region.
Our mission at MMI is to provide area students with a comprehensive and inspiring 6th through 12th grade college preparatory program that maximizes each individual's academic, social and character potential in preparation for success in college and beyond.
Within an exponetially changing world, Wyoming Seminary dares to teach our students to honor and strive for the true, the beautiful and the good.
As a college preparatory school, Wyoming Seminary seeks to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century.
True to our traditions and our values, Wyoming Seminary is committed to supporting promising students from varied backgrounds.
Our curriculum emphasizes competition and collaboration, critical thinking and creativity, self-respect and respect for others.
We challenge our students to discover their talents and their passions by offering an integrated program rich in artistic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities that complement the school's core commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity, spiritual growth and community service.
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
1879
1844
Students Body
Total Students
209 students
805 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
30
Pre-K Students
-
17
Kindergarten Students
-
15
Grade 1 Students
-
20
Grade 2 Students
-
27
Grade 3 Students
-
33
Grade 4 Students
-
29
Grade 5 Students
-
33
Grade 6 Students
21
40
Grade 7 Students
21
47
Grade 8 Students
33
51
Grade 9 Students
37
110
Grade 10 Students
42
108
Grade 11 Students
26
138
Grade 12 Students
29
107
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
61 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
64%
64%
Average Class Size
16
14
Number of AP Classes
12
24
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:13
Average SAT score
1254
1164
Average ACT score
26
24
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Business professional)
(Business professional)
Casual
(Casual dress code with restrictions)
(Casual dress code with restrictions)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / Jun. 1
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$15,930
$24,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition for 6th grade in 2020-2021 is 14040. Tuition above is for grades 7-12.
$52600 for boarding students
% on Financial Aid
50%
63%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,200
$10,600
Acceptance Rate
64%
n/a
Admissions Director
Marci Hosier
Julie Bean
Admissions Associate
n/a
Dustin Good (domestic)
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
14
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
48
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Botball, Chamber Orchestra, Chess Club, Chinese National Honor Society, Drama Club, Envirothon, Future Business Leaders of America, German National Honor Society, Interact Club, Math National Honor Society, MathCounts, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, Science National Honor Society, Ski Club, Spanish National Honor Society
Academic Department Representatives, Artisan Club, Baking Club, Blue Crew, Blue Key, Chess Club, Chorale, Civic Orchestra, Community Service Group, Creative Writing Group, Dance, Disciplinary Council, Drama, Engineering Club, Environmental Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Club, French Club, Hacky Sack Club, Handbells, Honor Council, Instrumental Music, International Club, IT Club, Jazz Band, Library Advisory Board, Madrigal Singers, Mandarin Club, Math Club, Media Club, Medical Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Opinator--student newspaper, Orchestra, Peer group, Peer tutors, Photography Club, Resident Assistant, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, Science Research Group, Sem government, Stage Crew, Student Activities Committee, TEDed, The Wyoming--yearbook, True Blue