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George School
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  • Private, Boarding, Quaker
  • NEWTOWN, PA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Sports
    grade B minus

About

Applying

Application Deadline
February 1
Application Fee
No data available  
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available  

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$47,900
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$73,100
Received Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid
No data available  
From George School

A global school with local roots, George School is a Quaker, co-ed boarding and day high school in Newtown, PA. Convenient to New York City and Philadelphia, the school is located on a picturesque 240-acre campus.

George School is an experienced leader in education, offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program and nearly 20 Advanced Placement courses. Students are immersed in learning across all disciplines in a rigorous yet personalized curriculum.

Students participate in 25 different team sports and take physical wellness classes in state-of-the-art facilities. George School’s three-season equestrian program combines athleticism and horsemanship for novice and advanced riders.

George School graduates attend the most selective colleges and universities worldwide, and become confident and capable leaders rooted in self-awareness, self-sufficiency, and the ability to listen deeply to others.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1340
250 responses
Average ACT
30
54 responses

International Baccalaureate at George School

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George School is one of a few boarding schools in the United States offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Students pursuing an IB diploma enroll in the rigorous and rewarding two-year curriculum at the start of their junior year. George School students have maintained a diploma success rate of 95% over the past ten years, one of the world's highest.

Culture & Safety

Poll
86%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 21 responses
Poll
76%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 21 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 60 responses
  • Winter Formal
    18%
  • Live Music Weekend
    17%
  • Student Council Weekend
    17%
  • Senior Week
    13%
  • Harvest Weekend
    10%
  • Prom
    7%
  • Football games
    5%

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Boarding

Students Boarding
48%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Top Countries
China, Viet Nam, Germany
International Boarding Students
26%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
536
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 23 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 23 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 23 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1
Poll
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 28 responses
Poll
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 28 responses
Poll
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 28 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available  
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available  
84%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 19 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 19 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 19 responses

George School Reviews

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