Scattergood Friends School
Tel:
(319)643-7628
- We are a progressive and open-minded co-ed boarding high school with opportunities to learn on our organic farm and beyond. Our students enjoy learning through experience in living laboratories and adventuring into the world during our many annual opportunities to travel. Scattergood is unique in that we put a strong focus on academics while also taking time to create a vibrant, supportive community. We make decisions together contributing and want to hear our students' input on policy changes like our Inclusive Housing Policy.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 28 students
- Yearly Tuition: $32,900
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Scattergood Friends School places among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Friends Council on Education (FCE) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Friends |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1890 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 28 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 2:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 69% |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| Advanced Courses | AP courses offered through Independent Study online |
| Average SAT score | 1220 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $32,900 |
| Tuition Notes | Sliding Scale Tuition and merit scholarships available. An International Student Program fee of $2000 is used to help cover assistance with visas, local airport pick-up/drop off, the facilitation of healthcare, assistance with break arrangements, banking assistance, ELL classes, and other services unique to international students. |
| % on Financial Aid | 75% |
| Admissions Director | Jenn Jansen |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Fencing, SoccerBasketball, Fencing, Soccer |
School Notes
- Organic farm
- Experiencial learning
- Wireless laptop program
- Community shared leadership
- Work crew program
- Extensive art program
- Co-ed, team-oriented athletics
- Week and month long trips
- Community service program
- College-admission graduation requirement
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