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The Big Picture on Boarding Schools

We've done the research to see how boarding school shapes students now and in the future. Here's the (sometimes surprising) truth about boarding schools today.

The Boarding School Schedule

Where Boarding School Students Spend Their Time, Versus Private Day School and Public School Students.

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Homework

hours per week

  • 17 boarding
  • 9 private day
  • 8 public

Music

hours per week

  • 12 boarding
  • 9 private day
  • 9 public

Reading

hours per week

  • 6 boarding
  • 4 private day
  • 5 public

Sports

hours per week

  • 12 boarding
  • 9 private day
  • 9 public

TV

hours per week

  • 3 boarding
  • 7 private day
  • 7 public

The Boarding School Environment

What Boarding School Students Say About Their School Environment, Versus Private Day School and Public School Students

  • peers
  • academics
  • teachers
  • opportunities
  • support
  • diversity
  • experience

My peers are motivated:

percentage of students interviewed

  • 75% boarding
  • 71% private day
  • 49% public

My school is academically challenging:

percentage of students interviewed

  • 91% boarding
  • 70% private day
  • 50% public

My teachers are high quality:

percentage of students interviewed

  • 90% boarding
  • 62% private day
  • 51% public

I get opportunities for leadership:

percentage of students interviewed

  • 77% boarding
  • 60% private day
  • 52% public

My environment is supportive:

percentage of students interviewed

  • 75% boarding
  • 70% private day
  • 50% public

My school is ethnically and racially diverse:

percentage of students interviewed

  • 59% boarding
  • 19% private day
  • 39% public

My academic experience is satisfying:

percentage of students interviewed

  • 95% boarding
  • 86% private day
  • 86% public

Career Success of Boarding School Students

How Boarding School Students Succeed In Their Careers, Versus Private Day School and Public School Students.

I achieved a top management position by mid career:

I achieved a top management position by late career:

How Boarding School Prepares You

What Boarding School Students Said About How Prepared They Were for College, Versus Private Day School and Public School Students.

Advanced Degrees of Boarding School Students

Percentage of Students Who Earn Advanced Degrees.

Did You Know:

The Percent of Students Who Report Having Great, High Quality Teachers

  • 90%

    Boarding

  • 62%

    Private

  • 51%

    Public

FAQ #1

Isn't Boarding School for kids who are in trouble?

No. Boarding school is for students who are looking for more. Students who attend boarding school are usually among the most successful students at their home schools, or are students who truly want to experience greater challenges.

FAQ #2

What do I do after classes every day?

Each school has a wide variety of arts, athletics and specialized extracurriculars to engage in during the afternoon. Then its dinner with your friends and faculty, and most weeknights, evening study hall to focus on homework.

FAQ #3

What are the very best boarding schools?

Finding the right boarding school is all about fit. Campus visits are key to determining this. Just like students, each boarding schools is unique. Through a process of visiting and asking good questions, families can determine the best fit. That school ultimately is the BEST school.

Did You Know:

Boarding school graduates who say they'd repeat the boarding school experience.

70%

Little or No Cheating

About 70% of boarding school students say there is little to no cheating in class, compared to 31% of private day and 26% of public school students.

41%

Helpful Counselor

41% of boarding school students say that their college or university guidance counselor was very helpful in exploring college options, compared to 23% of private school students and 13% of public school students.

70%

Helped Develop ...

70% of boarding school students say that boarding school has helped them develop self-discipline, maturity, independence, and the ability to think critically.

95%

Very Satisfied

95% of boarding school students are satisfied or very satisfied with their academic experience, compared to 86% of private day or public school students.

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  • The Association of Boarding Schools Welcomes Four New Board Members

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  • TABS Leads Secondary Schools in #YouAreWelcomeHere Campaign

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    By Trish Fogarty Editor’s Note: Trish Fogarty posted this story to her Facebook page the night before her daug... Share

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  • Why TABS Doesn't Rank Schools

    Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted in April 2015. We’re often asked why TABS doesn’t rank schools... Share

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  • Why Boarding School?

    Helen H. Waldron, M.Ed., an academic tutor at Noodle Pros recently published an article, "Why Your Child Shoul... Share

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