University Liggett School

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1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236

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Tel: (313)884-4444

Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, a short drive from the bustle of downtown Detroit, University Liggett School is a nationally recognized, experiential learning-based private school for children from prekindergarten (age 3) through 12th grade.
With our unique Curriculum for Understanding, students become active participants in their learning experience.
They discover their passions. They uncover questions. They propose answers. And, in doing so, they turn information into understanding.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.	National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded	1878

Total Classroom Teachers	83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio	7:1 National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree	65%
Average Class Size	14 students
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses	Latin literature, French, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, U.S. History, World History, American Government and Politics, Comparative Politics, Music Theory, Studio Art, Art History, English Literature
Average ACT score	25
Matriculation DataMatric. Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code	Casual (khaki pants and polo or dress shirts. No jeans.)

Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$25,000 View national tuition avg.
Tuition Notes	Tuition ranges from $15,000 to $25,000 depending on level. Prekindergarten fees depend on several factors. Call for information.
% on Financial Aid	30%
Admissions Director	Anne Frame Sheppard
Admissions Associate	Denise Deane

Total Sports Offered	13 sports
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Limited class sizes and challenging academics shape students, giving them a keen sense of self while simultaneously fostering lifelong appreciation for and an understanding of learning.The Liggett instructional method is based on critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, adaptability and universalism. These foundational characteristics are woven in at all levels of instruction and in all academic areas, including reading and writing, mathematics, science, technology and affective and emotional intelligence.Liggett’s education model encompasses three phases: Elements (Pre-K – Grade 5), Foundations (Grade 6 – Grade 10), and Horizons (Grade 11 – Grade 12). Each phase builds upon the previous one. The result is a well-rounded student, prepared for further education and a fulfilling life.Every one of Liggett’s graduates goes to college – many to their first choice and many to highly selective institutions, where many follow an academic passion first discovered as a Liggett student.

Profile last updated: 08/25/2015