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Our school began in 1955 as a small elementary school committed to developing the individual potential within each child entrusted to our care. Because of our unwavering dedication to doing what is best for our students, that small elementary school has grown to become the premier pre-K through 12th-grade school in Central Alabama. Our teachers provide the strongest and most complete college preparatory curriculum within a caring and supportive learning community. Our commitment to caring for and inspiring the best in each Saint James student has guided us for 60 years, and that will continue to illuminate our path as we look ahead to the future. Without question, th…
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Founded in 1947, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is an independent, college preparatory school for students in pre-K3 through 12th grade. St. Andrew’s Episcopal School has earned a national reputation for academic excellence, but we understand that an outstanding educational experience isn’t limited to academics. Our mission is “To nurture a diverse community in the Episcopal tradition, fostering spiritual growth, moral responsibility, academic excellence, and artistic and athletic pursuits, while preparing for a life of service to our community and the world.” Our values are vibrantly present in the lives of every member of the St. Andrew’s family, every single day. A…
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Not sure about who we are, or what we do? First, let’s start with our Mission is to: cultivate a joyful, compassionate, intellectual community that celebrates individuality and inspires independent thinking for life. Our Vision is that: St. Francis School is the regional center of progressive learning where students grow into mindful, informed young adults. And, our Core Values are Individuality, Inclusivity, Community, Thought, Openness, Expression, Curiosity. The philosophy of St. Francis School is rooted in the Progressive education tradition. Fundamentally we believe that each student enjoys strengths and faces challenges and that each one must be treated as an i…
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Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service, and leadership. Through outstanding teaching and personal formation, the school challenges its talented student body to intellectual excellence, integrity, and life-long learning and growth. Inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ, this community strives to use God's gifts to promote social justice for the greater glory of God. The graduate will have examined his or her religious feelings and beliefs to choose a fundamental orientation toward God and establish a relationship with a religious tr…
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St. Paul Preparatory School is a private high school. It is an Advanced accredited, college preparatory school enrolling students in grades 9-12. St. Paul Prep is located in St. Paul, MN. St. Paul Preparatory School prepares our international student body for success in a global society by offering a college/university preparatory education, comprehensive language instruction, and cultural exchange opportunities. St. Paul Preparatory School offers students a unique educational experience through every facet of our program. Students come to St. Paul Prep to prepare for their futures while learning more about the world, and ultimately themselves. Our curriculum provides…
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The Catholic Faith is the most important aspect of St. Michael's Preparatory School, which is run by the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey. Located on the grounds of a thriving Roman Catholic monastery in Southern California, the students attend daily Mass, nightly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and are given 4 years of solid Catholic instruction. During their Junior Year, St. Michael's students visit Rome, the heart of the Catholic world, for two weeks. The number one reason parents send their sons to St. Michael's Preparatory is to be formed in the Catholic Faith. St. Michael's Preparatory School ranks among the top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation.…
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Baldwin, A Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 School for Girls. A delight in ideas, a sense of curiosity and humor, and a commitment to honoring the dignity of others are just a few of The Baldwin School's highest values. Considered a second home by our students, Baldwin develops talented girls into confident young women with the ability to make significant and enduring contributions to the world. The Baldwin School, an independent college preparatory school, develops talented girls into confident young women with vision, global understanding, and the competency to make significant and enduring contributions to the world. The School nurtures our students’ passion for intellec…
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The Fessenden School is an independent boys’ boarding and day school for Pre-Kindergarten through 9th grade, located in West Newton, MA. For more than 100 years, The Fessenden School has offered state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys. In our Lower School, with attention from teachers who foster a love of learning, boys play, engage, and grow. By demonstrating kindness and respect, faculty and staff nurture these characteristics in our dynamic, curious, and intelligent boys. In our Middle and Upper Schools, boarders and day students alike are immersed in a diverse culture that comes from a…
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The King’s Academy is a Christ-centered day and boarding school reaching local, national, and international students of all socioeconomic backgrounds, educating and preparing them academically, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually for the twenty-first century. In the earliest years, a specialized program was also available to those who desired to become teachers. The school uniquely served the needs of hearing-impaired students in the 1970s and 1980’s, until public school mainstreaming efforts for special education students reduced the demand. Boarding students from over 80 nations and most states in the U. S. have studied here. Graduates frequently commen…
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Yeshiva University’s High School for Boys was officially renamed The Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy – Yeshiva University High School for Boys in 1980 when Stanley E. Stern ’56YUHSB, Vice-Chairman of the Yeshiva University Board of Trustees, gave the school a major gift. In appreciation, Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, who was president of YU at the time, renamed the school in honor of Mr. Stern’s wife, Marsha an”h, who passed away in March of 1979. Now in its second century, Yeshiva University is the oldest and most comprehensive educational institution under Jewish auspices in America. It is an independent university that ranks among the nation’s leading academic research inst…
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Marymount is an Independent and Catholic school. This means we can offer what other schools can’t—a mission-driven, ethical education rooted in the highest academic standards. We welcome all faiths at Marymount and place an essential focus on helping young women develop a strong moral compass. As a Catholic school, we build on the centuries-long, rich tradition of academic excellence, adding a distinctive layer of spiritual development through retreats, regular student Liturgies, and Masses, a broad four-year study of Theology, and a strong commitment to serving underrepresented populations. As an Independent school, we uphold the highest standards of college preparator…
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Allison Academy School is a private, non-denominational, co-ed private Middle and High School (grades 6-12) in North Miami Beach, Florida, United States. It is located 5 miles north of downtown Miami. Dr. Sarah Allison founded Allison Academy as an independent private school in 1983. The school evolved from the Reading, Math, and Learning Center started by Dr. Allison in 1970, to meet student needs and parental demands for a full-time program offering an intensive developmental and enrichment curriculum. View full school
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These three ideas lie at the heart of the experience of education at the Youth Initiative High School. As the name indicates, we seek young people ready to take the initiative in shaping their own lives. This means, above all, a decision to take responsibility. Are you ready to be more than a passive consumer of your schooling? Are you ready to dig in and work hard to make your school experience an excellent one for your fellow students and teachers, as well as for yourself? We seek young people with the courage to create and invent, be it in the arts, writing, scientific discovery, or collaborative school governance. Imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of re…
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Since 1959, York School has created an exceptional college-prep experience for our youth: inspiring them to develop intellectual curiosity challenging them to create and try new things preparing them to be passionate contributors in college and life At the base of this experience is the strong and welcoming York community. The 225 students in grades 8-12 join us from public and independent middle schools in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties and around the world. The faculty, who set high standards for their students and themselves, bring enthusiasm and expertise to their classes to connect with and mentor each student. Combining this …
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At York Prep, we offer individualized education to help every student explore their unique potential. We call this concept "Your York." Exploring Your Child's Potential with Individualized Education: Your York means that every class you take is adjusted to the level that will both challenge you and allow you to succeed. If that means creating a one-student class to teach math three years above grade-level standards, we will create that class. Your York means that if a student is struggling or requires advanced placement in more than one subject, the teachers have already met and are collaborating on how to get that student reach his or her full potential. …
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Founded in 1979 to serve the Greater Los Angeles Jewish community, Yeshiva University High School of Los Angeles (YULA) is a Modern Orthodox high school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). YULA strives to provide the religious context for a student-centered, integrated, college preparatory education in both Torah and General Studies. To this end, YULA is committed to fostering a community of learners. Students, teachers, and parents work in partnership to provide an environment that nurtures spiritual growth, love of learning, personal and communal responsibility, and love for the land and people of Israel. YULA seeks to develop young men…
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Yavneh Academy of Dallas offers an outstanding dual curriculum that combines the highest college preparatory courses with an unparalleled Judaic studies program. A community-based school in a Modern Orthodox setting, the school's unique mission goes beyond preparing students to excel in college and career – it prepares them to lead a life of integrity and honor. Yavneh's low student-teacher ratio allows each student's curriculum to be tailored to maximize their strengths and grants teachers unparalleled interaction levels. This individualized approach to education has been vital in the success of its students. And with composite SAT and ACT scores that are markedly high…
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Since founding, Xavier has educated intelligent, motivated young men from Manhattan and far beyond, sending them forth with grateful hearts to transform the world for God's greater glory. That mission has never been more critical than it is today. Founded in 1847, Xavier High School is an academically rigorous, Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school in New York City that educates intelligent, motivated young men of diverse backgrounds and means. Xavier teaches students to take responsibility for their lives, lead with integrity, act justly in service of others, pursue excellence in every endeavor, and deepen their relationship with God. Ultimately, Xavier forms…
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Xavier College Preparatory is a Roman Catholic High School for young women. Centrally located in metropolitan Phoenix on a beautiful 19-acre campus, this vibrant Catholic high School's diverse population includes young women of all ethnic, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds. The current 1200 Xavier students come from more than 150 different elementary and middle schools, public, private, and Catholic. Since opening in 1943, members of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) have held Xavier's primary leadership roles. They continue their dedication today, working alongside a caring and dedicated faculty and staff. Together, as a community, they ch…
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Wyoming Seminary, also known as "Sem," is an independent day and boarding school located within a few hours of New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. We are close to recreational areas for skiing, hiking, and water sports, within minutes of world-class dining, have access to sporting events, major musical acts, and the amenities of a more populous downtown area. Sem has two campuses: the Lower School in Forty Fort (toddler through grade ? and the Upper School in Kingston (grade nine through postgraduate). Sixty percent of faculty live on campus, and seventy-nine percent hold advanced degrees. In the classroom, more than 150 courses are offered, and many electives are…
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Since 1834, Worcester Academy has been nurturing students to excel and internalize those three qualities necessary for future success. How do we do it? "Achieve the Honorable," our school motto and the most recognizable phrase in our school lexicon, sits as the foundation of our core values – Honor, Respect, Community, Personal Growth, and Challenge. It's the phrase every member of the WA community is expected to live up to every day. Through our thoughtfully designed curriculum and an abundance of extra-curricular activities, we give our students an environment filled with expert guidance, plenty of options, and, of course, challenge. We develop cultural competency and…
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Woodward Academy is a special place with a unique culture, where students are prepared for college and life. Our teachers offer wise guidance every step of the way, from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. We offer unparalleled opportunities in academics, the arts, and athletics, as well as prolific co-curricular opportunities. Our emphasis on community service prepares students to become engaged and giving citizens of the world. A deep respect for difference is at the very core of our identity in this inclusive community shared by families from 23 metro Atlanta counties, representing all racial and ethnic backgrounds, religious traditions, learning styles, and ways of l…
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Woodside Priory School was founded in 1957 by a group of seven Hungarian Benedictine monks from Saint Martin's Archabbey in Pannonhalma, Hungary. Since 1974, the monks have been affiliated with Saint Anselm Abbey in Goffstown, New Hampshire. The School began as an 18-acre ranch and over the years has expanded significantly, with the campus now encompassing 51 acres. Initially, the School was an all-male boarding school, but over the years, the ratio of boarders to day students has changed to the point where today the boarding school accounts for approximately 20% of the student body. In the early 1990s, the School began admitting females to their day program, with the fir…
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Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1858, is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory day and boarding school for young women grades 9 through 12. Woodlands Academy is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, which spans 41 countries and 22 schools in the U.S. and Canada. Linked philosophically and technologically, the network provides educational resources and collaborative opportunities for students and faculty. As a Sacred Heart school with a long tradition of excellence, Woodlands prepares motivated young women for lives of courage and confidence, educating them to discover their purpose, cultivate their talents and passions, and commit th…
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Since our founding in 1889, thousands of families have trusted Woodberry Forest School with their boys. At Woodberry, we challenge boys to become successful leaders and active contributors to society and prepare them to enter the most selective colleges and universities. At Woodberry, we transform good boys with potential and the will to succeed into honorable and respectful men of moral purpose. We're a school for boys and parents who want a unique and meaningful high school experience. Here boys develop their character, prepare for leadership, and gain a passion for learning in an enduring community grounded in meaningful relationships and continuous learning. Our leg…
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