Sparhawk School
Tel:
(978) 388-5354
- Sparhawk School is private, co-educational school admitting students of strong moral character and generosity of spirit.
- It is a joyful school for students in grades preK-12.
- Our programs are thematic, multi-disciplinary, and have a curriculum which includes the study of philosophy, an opportunity to study multiple foreign languages, significant student choice in classes, and average class sizes between 5 and 12.
- Our high school curriculum model allows students the opportunity to pursue excellence, combining the rigor of traditional preparatory environments with the innovation of emerging educational research and the joy of independent study choices for advanced students.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 152 students
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Sparhawk School places among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Not Available (School did not report any membership associatons). |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 152 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 83% |
| Average Class Size | 9 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 3 courses |
| Advanced Courses | Ap Calculus, AP English Literature and Language |
| Average SAT score | 1320 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | 2011/2012 PreK/K $1300/month for full time Upper Elementary $13,500/year Middle School $14,600/year High School $22,500/year (Day), $47,500 (Boarding) |
| % on Financial Aid | 15% |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Kaitlyn MacDonald |
| Admissions Associate | Jessica Peirce |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Climbing, Cross Country, GolfClimbing, Cross Country, Golf |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 28 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Archery, Band, Chess Club, Choir, Cooking Club, Creative Writing Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, International Club, Jam Band, Judicial Board, Literary Journal, Math Team, National Honor Society, Outing Club, Permaculture Club, Photography Club, Poetry Outloud, Robotics Club, Science Team, Ski Club, Sparhawk Ambassadors, Student Advisory Board, Student Life Council, Sustainable Farming Club, Volleyball, Yearbook |
School Notes
- Sparhawk School admits students of strong moral character and generosity of spirit who have average to superior academic ability, a spectrum of talents in various multiple intelligences, age-appropriate levels of self-discipline and motivation, and the desire to take control of their learning in an environment of joy, honor, and respect.
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