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Founded in 1900, The Blake School is an independent, coeducational day school (pre-k-12) with campuses in Minneapolis (grades 9-12) and Hopkins (grades PK-8).
Blake provides a strong liberal arts education with a challenging curriculum that integrates academics, arts and athletics.
Approximately 1,316 students attend Blake, coming from 64 Twin Cities' communities.
Tuition: $33,848 - $40,607 Financial Assistance: $9.1 million in need-based aid awarded annually to 25 percent of the student body
Biology, Calculus (AB/BC & Adv. Topics), Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, European History, French Language & Culture, Latin Literature, Physics C, Physics C Mechanics, Physics I, Spanish Language & Culture, Statistics, U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. History
Club or Organization: Admissions Ambassadors, Anime Club, Assembly Moderators, Asset Management Group, Badminton Club, Bee Club, Blood Drive Committee, Chess Team, DECA, Drawing at Dawn, Empty Bowls, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Girl Up, Green Team, Habitat for Humanity, LearningWorks, Math Team, Model United Nations, Robotics, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, She's the First, Slam Poetry Club, Stock Exchange Club, Student Newspaper, We Charity
School Notes
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten-grade 12, independent
day school with a national reputation for academics. Its
comprehensive, rigorous curriculum prepares students to advance to
the most selective colleges and universities. 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.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Mark Dayton ’65 - U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 40th Governor of Minnesota, heir to Dayton's and Target Corporation, first husband of Alida Rockefeller Messinger
Poppy Harlow ’01 - American journalist, best known for her reporting at CNN and Forbes.com; CNN This Morning anchor
Dave Goldberg ’85 - Businessman, CEO of Survey Monkey
George Roy Hill ’39 - Oscar-winning director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Dani Cameranesi ‘13 - American women's ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Minnesota section of the PWHPA. She made her debut for the US national women's team at the 2014 and was a forward for U.S. women's hockey team at 2018 Winter Olympics.
What is the acceptance rate of The Blake School/Upper School?
The acceptance rate of The Blake School/Upper School is 52%, which is lower than the national average of 90%. The Blake School/Upper School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from The Blake School/Upper School?
The Blake School/Upper School famous alumni include: Mark Dayton ’65, Poppy Harlow ’01, Dave Goldberg ’85, George Roy Hill ’39 and Dani Cameranesi ‘13.
Does The Blake School/Upper School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Blake School/Upper School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Blake School/Upper School offer?
The Blake School/Upper School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Figure Skating, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. The Blake School/Upper School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.
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