The Masters School
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(914)479-6420
- Founded in 1877, The Masters School is a leading co-ed day, 5 and 7-day boarding school for grades 5-12 located on a beautiful 96-acre campus.
- Masters is distinguished by its renowned teaching method, an accessible residential faculty and welcoming and inclusive culture. Students find their own voices through the School`s transformative seminar-style learning approach, which builds collaborative and confident learners.
- All students benefit from the boarding school environment featuring true global diversity (students from 30 countries) and a vibrant 24-7 campus life with the majority of faculty living on campus.
- The result is students who are empowered to realize their greatest potential across academic, athletic and artistic disciplines, and emerge ready for success in college, career and life.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: 5-12
- Students: 695 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 15
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The Masters School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- 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) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades 5-12 |
Year Founded | 1877 |
Student Body
Total Students | 695 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 27% State avg.: 28% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 109 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
Average Class Size | 14 students |
Number of AP Courses | 16 courses |
List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Advanced Courses | AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP European History, AP French Language, AP Latin, AP Music Theory, AP Physics C Mechanics, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP United States History |
Average SAT score | 1343 |
Average ACT score | 30 |
Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 |
Tuition Notes | Middle School $46,600; Upper School Day $47,200; Boarding $65,700 |
% on Financial Aid | 25% |
Admissions Director | Emma Katznelson |
Admissions Associate | Tim Custer |
Endowment Size | $59 million |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 15 sports |
Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 40 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Anime Club, Art Guild, Classics Club, Community Government, Cooking Club, Debate Club, Dobbs 16 (co-ed a cappella), Dobbs Athletic Association, Dohters (female a cappella), Film Club, Football Club, French Club, Gaming Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Glee Club, Gold Key, Improv Club, International Club, Knitting Club, Latin Club, Latinos Unidos, Masterpieces (yearbook), MISH (community service), Model UN, Muse (dance), One Love, Onyx, Operation Smile, Outdoor Club, Panache (literary magazine), Philosophy Club, Phoenix (drama), REEF (environmental club), SADD, Spanish Club, The Naturals (male a cappella), Touring Talent, Tower (newspaper), Ubuntu (community service), Urban Connection (dance) |
School Notes
- Admission Deadline: Upper & Middle School Day Students- December 15, Upper School Boarding Students- February 15, 2019
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School Reviews
5 The Masters School offers a rigorous environment for students to learn and participate in various activities. Besides having exceptional opportunities to learn, students have the ability to join and Number of Clubs from Dobbs 16. The nationally acclaimed singing group. To Mish, a charity organization that helps anyone that is in need. The Masters School offers excellent athletics with a Number of state of the Art facilities. Masters also has state of the art facilities for science, music, theater, and general classrooms. The Masters school is the place to go. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Pfurt |
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