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The Shipley School
  • Private
  • BRYN MAWR, PA
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The Shipley School

#7 in Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • BRYN MAWR, PA
  • 100 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B+
    shipleyschool.org
    (610) 525-4300
    814 YARROW ST
    BRYN MAWR, PA 19010
    About The Shipley School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 1
    Application Fee
    $60
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $44,075
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    35%
    Average Financial Aid
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    The Shipley School is redefining private school education to help students flourish, succeed, and make a powerful and positive impact in the world by putting individual & collective well-being - along with student achievement - at the center of educational excellence.

    Shipley’s rigorous educational standard is designed to maximize students' potential through innovative approaches to teaching and curriculum that prioritize collaboration, process, critical thinking, creativity, global citizenship, curiosity, empathy, and authenticity. Students are encouraged to find their individual path to success—there is no Shipley mold.

    Our academic program is challenging and broad with many opportunities for leadership and participation in athletics, the arts, and other extracur­ricular activities. Shipley students are encouraged to take risks in a supportive environment. Ultimately, Shipley is educating students to develop the character, capabilities, and beliefs that will shape a better world.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1360
    123 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    56 responses
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    Educating to Flourish

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    At Shipley, Positive Education is the lens through which we view our students and the world around us. Positive education is a philosophy, a set of principles, a practice, and a perspective.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    93%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 15 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 15 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 29 responses
    • Super Saturday
      34%
    • I like all of the Plays
      21%
    • Swamp Night
      17%
    • Homecoming
      10%
    • Spirit Week
      10%
    • Culture celabrationnnnn!!!!!!!
      3%
    • Pep rallies
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    800
    64%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 14 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 14 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 14 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $26,430
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    4 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    7:1
    Website
    shipleyschool.org
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      No
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      No

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    5:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 17 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 17 responses
    Poll
    94%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 17 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    85%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 13 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 13 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 13 responses

    Living in the Area

    Bryn Mawr
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    Median Household Income
    $93,250
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $1,884
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $382,000
    National
    $281,900
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