The Spence School
Tel:
(212) 289-5940
- The mission of the Spence School is to educate girls and young women to the highest academic and personal standards necessary for responsible, effective citizenship and for the successful pursuit of higher education.
- The school is committed to the rigorous study of the liberal arts and sciences appropriate to Grades K through 12.
- The development of high standards and character is considered as important as achievement in academic areas.
- The school integrates visual and performing arts, and athletics, both within its academic program and as extracurricular activities.
- The school creates an environment that fosters the growth of self-confidence, instills the joy of learning, develops the skills of leadership in every student and prepares its graduates intellectually and emotionally for the future.
- The school is committed to preparing its students for full participation in a diverse and changing world.
- Believing in the importance of strong traditions, the school also looks to the future and adapts its educational programs to meet the needs of its students, while remaining centered on a curriculum that provides preparation for college as well as "for life.".
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 733 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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The Spence School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1892 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 733 students |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 31% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBadminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
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