The Blake School
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(952)988-3420
- Founded in 1900, The Blake School is an independent, coeducational day school (pre-k-12) with campuses in Minneapolis, Hopkins and Wayzata.
- Blake provides a strong liberal arts education with a challenging curriculum that integrates academics, arts and athletics.
- 1,367 students attend Blake, coming from more than 59 Twin Cities' communities.
- Tuition: $18,135 - $32,895. Financial Aid: $7.8 million in need-based aid is awarded annually to approximately 23 percent of the student body.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 1,366 students
- Acceptance rate: 52%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
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The Blake School places among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1900 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Costs vary by class, program and camp. More information at https://www.blakeschool.org/page.cfm?p=534. |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1366 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 35% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 137 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 55% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 14 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Chinese, Economics, English Literature, European History, French, Latin: Vergil and Caesar, Physics (three courses), Spanish, Statistics, U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. History, |
| Average SAT score | 1395 |
| Average ACT score | 30 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Varies by grade. In the current school year, Blake awarded $7.8 million in need-based financial assistance to 23 percent of the student body. See web site for tuition rates. |
| % on Financial Aid | 23% |
| Acceptance Rate | 52% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Joe Silvestri |
| Admissions Associate | Beth Pliego |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 18 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballAlpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 19 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Archery, Art, Basketball, Chess, Lego, Math, Mucha Musica, Photography Club and Film Club, PreK Buddies, Robotics, Science and Engineering, Sign Language Club, Smartist Bears, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Yearbook Club Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Orchestra |
School Notes
- The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten-grade 12, independent day school with a national reputation for academics. Students strive for excellence in athletics and the arts and are committed to improving their local and global community. Small classes of diverse students are united by innate curiosity. Students encounter thoughtfully prepared curriculum along with abundant opportunities for travel, service, sports and artistic endeavors while developing habits of mind that enable them to think critically, solve problems, empathize, create and make our world better.
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