St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute vs. Nichols School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Nichols School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Overview
St. Joe's is a Lasallian, Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young men.
We invite you to explore our website to discover our Community of Excellence and learn how we Welcome, Challenge, and Inspire young men to become Gentlemen of Integrity.Learn More.
Nichols School aim is to train minds, bodies and hearts for the work of life, and to carry into all we do the highest ideals of character and service.
At Nichols School, inspired teachers and students are committed to a quality standard of learning and achievement in all aspects of school life.
Our community strives to cultivate each student's sense of responsibility, compassion, honesty, and self-discipline.
Our goal is to produce confident and ethical young people equipped for the challenges of life.
We embrace and value our school's history and heritage. We also recognize the importance of adaptation and innovation as a means of preparing our students for the future.
Grades Offered
9-12
5-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1861
1892
Students Body
Total Students
630 students
575 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
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40
Grade 6 Students
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33
Grade 7 Students
-
39
Grade 8 Students
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64
Grade 9 Students
183
91
Grade 10 Students
159
98
Grade 11 Students
141
105
Grade 12 Students
147
105
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
88 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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85%
Average Class Size
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14
Number of AP Classes
22
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:7
Average SAT score
1170
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 11 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$19,725
Tuition Notes
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Grades 5-8: $19,725
Grade 9: $20,775
Grades 10-12: $21,175
% on Financial Aid
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30%
Admissions Director
Peter Kennedy '97
Nina Barone
Admissions Associate
Matt Kwiatkowski
Adrienne Ptak
Sports
Total Sports Offered
19
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
40
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
A-Team Athletics Broadcasting, Art Club, Brother Paul Writing Contest, Business & Economics Concepts (BEC), Chess Club, Chinese Club, Class Liturgies, Collegiate Ambassadors, Current Events Club, Donate Life Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, Equity & Justice Club, Eucharistic Ministers, Fall Drama Production, Film Club, Food Basket, French Club, German Club, Hispanic Cultures Club, Lasallian Youth Group, Long Book Club, Masterminds, Math Team, Meme Club, Mock Trial, Model UN, Morning Show, Outdoors Club, Philosophy Club, Ping Pong Club, Quill & Quiver Writing Club, Recycling Club, Robotics, Science Olympiad, Ski Club, Spring Musical, Stage / Technical Crew, Student Council, Student Prints (Journalism), Yearbook
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