Phillips Academy, Groton School named the best private high schools in US by Niche Show
By Massachusetts has the best private high school in the country, according to Niche. Niche listed Phillips Academy in Andover as its best private high school for its 2022 list. “Since Niche first started ranking schools, Phillips Academy has been number 1 every year except 2015 and 2020,” the company said. Niche said its rankings “provide a more personal view of a school” by combining rankings from current students, alumni, and parents with data from the U.S. Department of Education “to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities, and more.” “Our 2022 rankings come at a time when so many parents are curious about the different options for their children’s education, including some they may never have considered before,” said Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche. “No matter where they are in their search process, we strive to be a reliable guide and resource. It is truly an honor to know our users trust us to play a key role in such a big life decision.” The Massachusetts boarding school received an A+ rating for academics, teachers, clubs, college prep and sports. It received an A rating for diversity. Yearly tuition, according to Niche, costs $48,020 with tuition and boarding costing $57,850. “Founded in 1778, Phillips Academy, also known as Andover, is an independent, coeducational secondary school with an expansive worldview and a legacy of academic excellence,” the school wrote. “With a roster of over 300 courses, 150+ electives, plus independent study and study abroad, the opportunities for growth are limitless.” Groton School in Groton also made the list at number 5. It ranks second in best private schools in Massachusetts. Niche also ranked it the best Christian high school in the commonwealth. The school moved up 12 spots on Niche’s best private high schools list this year. It ranked number 17 in 2021 and number 33 in 2020. The school received an A+ rating for academics, teachers, clubs, college prep and diversity. It received an A rating for sports. Yearly tuition, according to Niche, costs $43,400 with tuition and boarding costing $59,140. “Set on a beautiful campus less than an hour’s drive from Boston, Groton offers outstanding opportunities to 380 students in grades 8 through 12,” the school wrote. “Vibrant, challenging, personal, and just plain fun—Groton inspires growth, self-confidence and an appreciation for multiple perspectives in a family mosaic of faces and voices from a wide range of backgrounds.” Related Content: If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. AcademicsDepartment Director Kathy Leggat Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Average Class Size: 11 Summer Programs: Offered Full Time Teachers: 95 Number of AP Courses Offered: 19 Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 78% Number of IB Courses Offered: 0 Learning Support
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Distinctive or New ProgramsDual Language Requirement; One Classical (latin Greek) And One Modern(french Spanish Mandarin); Applied Mathematics Program Chapel Program; Prefect System Campus LifeDorm LifeNumber of Dorms: 18 Average Students Per Dorm: 18 Number of Girls Dorms: 9 Number of Boys Dorms: 9 Dorm Amenities
Other Dorm AmenitiesMore than 70 dormitory heads and affiliates not only supervise but also guide and support. Since the earliest days of the School, Groton has ended its day with handshaking. Now over 100 years later the day at Groton ends in much the same way with each student shaking the hand of his or her dorm head. The tradition builds a sense of community just as it did more than a century ago. Student LifeEveryone Matters-- In a school of 380 students, everyone matters. Those who attend Groton are united by a deep commitment of one to another and of each to the whole. Integrity and civility, qualities sometimes overlooked today, remain important at Groton. The School’s intimacy and ideals foster inclusion and inspire students to understand their strengths and capabilities. FacilitiesOther Facilities12 international squash courts; 12 outdoor tennis courts; 8 indoor tennis courts; 3 indoor basketball and volleyball courts; 2 indoor ice rinks; 7 athletic fields including one artificial turf; Boathouse serving the crew program; Elevated indoor running track; four-lane 25 yard indoor pool; multi-purpose room/ dance and yoga weight and training rooms Clubs & Organizations
Arts & AthleticsArts Department Director: Monica Andersson Athletics Department Director: Robert Low Arts
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GraduatesCollege attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:Yale University: 11 Williams College: 7 Villanova University: 4 University of Virginia: 11 University of St. Andrews: 6 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 7 University of Chicago: 21 Tufts University: 8 Trinity College: 5 Stanford University: 4 Scripps College: 7 Princeton University: 12 Northwestern University: 7 Northeastern University: 7 New York University: 13 Middlebury College: 7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 4 Harvard University: 22 Hamilton College: 9 Georgetown University: 26 Duke University: 5 Dartmouth College: 12 Cornell University: 4 Columbia University: 6 College of William and Mary: 5 Brown University: 19 Bowdoin College: 12 Boston College: 7 Notable AlumniFranklin Delano Roosevelt Class of 1900 32nd President of the United States Sam Waterston Class of 1958 Actor Tom Rush Class of 1959 Singer songwriter Averell Harriman Class of 1909 Governor of New York Peter Gammons Class of 1963 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Sarah Sewall Class of 1979 Director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Ayi Kwei Armah Class of 1964 Ghanaian writer, essayist, and poet Jim Cooper Class of 1972 U.S. Representative Tennessee Dean Acheson Class of 1939 Secretary of State Truman Administration Quotes From Alumni“Always remember that the future comes one day at a time.” -Dean Acheson, Class of 1939, Secretary of State Truman Administration “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” -Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Class of 1900, 32nd President of the United States Is it hard to get into Groton School?Groton has a roughly 13% acceptance rate and 93rd percentile SSAT average.
What is special about Groton School?Founded in the Episcopal tradition, Groton offers wide-ranging art, athletic and service programs, the variety of perspectives reflected in a diverse student body, and the unique leadership opportunity of the Groton prefect year.
Is Groton School good?Ranked as one of the top five boarding schools in the United States according to Niche (2021–2022), Groton is affiliated with the Episcopalian tradition. It enrolls about 380 boys and girls, from the eighth through twelfth grades.
What is the acceptance rate at Groton?What is the acceptance rate of Groton School? The acceptance rate of Groton School is 9%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Groton School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
Where do Groton students go to college?Matriculations. What famous people attended Groton School?Alumni. Nicole Piasecki '80, former Vice President, Propulsion Systems Division, Boeing. ... . Bobby Scott '65, U.S. Representative, Virginia. ... . Sam Waterston '58, Actor. ... . Stephen Higginson '79, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th District. ... . Jim Cooper '72, P'08, '14, U.S. Representative, Tennessee.. |
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