The Prout School

4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
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  • The Prout School is a college preparatory, coeducational Catholic high school accepting students of all faiths in grades 9 through 12.
  • We welcome young men and women into a committed community of learners, believers, and friends.
  • We believe that each individual is gifted with unique qualities, and encourage them to discover and develop these gifts, using them in the service of others.
  • We seek to enroll students who are eager and able to meet the academic, social, and spiritual standards of a demanding college preparatory program.

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Grades OfferedGrades 9-12
Year Founded1966

Student Body

Total Students624 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 21%
Students by GradeThe Prout School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size19 students
Number of AP Courses6 courses
Advanced Courses AP Chemistry, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP Studio Art, AP U.S. History, AP Calculus,
Classroom Dress CodeCasual
(Uniform includes school shirts, sweaters, slacks, skirts, blouses, etc.)

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineDec. 17 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost$11,600
Tuition NotesCost is approximate as of July 2012
% on Financial Aid
23%
Acceptance Rate
63%
National avg.: 85%

Sports

Total Sports Offered14 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Cheering, Cross Country,
Golf, Ice Hockey,
Lacrosse, Sailing,
Soccer, Softball,
Swimming, Tennis,
Track and Field, Volleyball,

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.27 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Anime Club, Art Club, Chess Club, Crusader Pride, Crusader Pride Club, Film Club, Foreign Film Club, French Club, Game Club, Honor Society, Italian Club, Jazz Band, LaSallian Youth Club, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model U.N., National Honor Society, Ping Pong Club, Pottery Club, Recycling Club, Robotics Club, Spanish Club, Student Ambassador Club, Student Council, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Writing Club, Yearbook committee Anime Club, Art Club, Chess Club, Crusader Pride, Film Club, French Club, Game Club, Honor Society, Italian Club, Jazz Band, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model U.N., Ping Pong Club, Pottery Club, Recycling Club, Robotics Club, Spanish Club, Writing Club, Crusader Pride Club,
Foreign Film Club,
LaSallian Youth Club,
National Honor Society,
Student Ambassador Club,
Student Council,
Students Against Destructive Decisions,
Yearbook committee,

School Notes

  • The Prout School is a college preparatory, coeducational Catholic high school serving students of all faiths from a wide range of surrounding communities in grades 9 through 12. We welcome young men and women into a committed community of learners, believers, and friends. We believe that all individuals are gifted with unique qualities, and encourage them to discover and develop these gifts, using them in the service of others. We strive to develop life skills that will empower our students to become thoughtful and creative citizens of the world. Prout is the only school in Rhode Island (and one of ten in New England) offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program for advanced learning. Our academic, arts, and athletic programs are known state-wide for their excellence. We seek to enroll students who are eager and able to meet the academic, social, and spiritual standards of a demanding college preparatory program.

Profile last updated: 05/12/2016

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  • Grades: 9-12
  • Students: 624 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,600
  • Acceptance rate: 63%
  • Average class size: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 17 / rolling
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