Choate Rosemary Hall
Overview
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This is where amazing things begin. Where anything is possible. At Choate you will work hard to develop your talents to the fullest. And along the way you will discover new paths and possibilities. We are excited for you to be a part of this journey. Come find the path that is right for you. Our students stand out for their desire and drive for knowledge their passion their creativity their energy and their commitment to service. Along the way our students are guided by passionate educators who are excited about their craft and who are energized by what they do every day. Choate is a place where if you have a great idea you can find the resources and a kindred spirit to help you bring your idea to fruition. We have had the privilege of knowing and nurturing over 18 000 graduates and they’ve made us proud of the remarkable and distinctive lives they’ve chosen to live. Choate alumni are leaders innovators catalysts and true originals. Their unique way of seeing the world reflects our focus: we aim to foster critical and independent thinking deep intellectual curiosity exploration and a lifelong love of learning in everything we do. Mutual respect and kindness have a big impact here: we encourage you to invest in the lives of others on campus in our wider community and even across the globe. We believe that your willingness to serve and give selflessly speaks volumes about your character – and provides the foundation for a life well lived. You will find mentors in and outside of the classroom and all the guidance you need to be successful. Our close-knit community always has room for a few more friends. Forge your own path make new friends and make yourself at home.


Academics
Summary: At Choate, we’re known for our high standards of academic achievement as a community — but we focus most of all on ensuring that each student achieves his or her personal academic goals. Our faculty is committed to providing you with the tools you need to think critically and independently, to approach complex issues and problems with a clear perspective, and to become a passionate learner. Our academic departments all offer traditional core courses as well as a variety of electives — a balance we’ve created because we believe the best academic model for learning is both wide and deep. You’ll have the opportunity to hone your research skills tailored for different disciplines. At the same time, you’ll be given the freedom to experiment with novel approaches through brainstorming, modeling, and trial and error. At Choate you’ll discover that your path to success often includes risks. You’ll come to know that neither success or failure is an ending, but rather the beginning of the next step forward. Discovering the right balance of wide and deep is where our advisers and department heads come in. They’ll collaborate with you to create your most effective and engaging academic plan, and help you to chart your goals for the future — including your ideal choice of college and target career pursuits.
Department Director Katie Levesque
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6/1:
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 120
Number of AP Courses Offered: 25
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 72%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Technology Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
History
- Asian History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Greek
- Italian
- Latin
- Spanish
- Arabic
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Moral Philosophy
- Philosophy
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- International Relations
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Electronics
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Physiology
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Probability
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
- Robotics
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- History of Jazz
- Individual Instructions
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Recording
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fiber Arts
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Metal
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Screenwriting
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
- Theater History
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Independent Study
Distinctive or New Programs
Our Signature Programs Include: Arts Concentration Science Research And Capstone. Economics Program Offers Six Full-time Courses.
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 30
Average Students Per Dorm: 0
Number of Girls Dorms: 14
Number of Boys Dorms: 16
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
The Choate campus, located in Wallingford, Connecticut consists of four quadrants of student life. Beyond the class day, students find time and space to explore, relax and play at the Worthington Johnson Athletic Center, the Paul Mellon Arts Center, Lanphier Center for Mathematics and Computer Science and St. John Hall. An educational and social hub for the Choate community, the 37,000-square foot, three-story St. John Hall student center includes spaces for small and large group gatherings, the Choate Store and Tuck Shop Café, Deans' and Student Activities offices, meeting rooms, student project rooms, game room, media room, publication studios and club spaces.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Indoor Pool
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Game Room; Student Lounge; Video Production Room; Project Rooms; Publications Suite Club; Meeting Rooms; Collaborative Study Spaces; Day Student Lockers; Lanphier Cafe and Tuck Shop snack bar; Library; Turf Fields with Lights; Ice Rink; Fitness Center; Dance Studio; Recital Hall; Main Stage Theater and Black Box Theater; Music Practice Rooms; Art Gallery; Chapel; Walking distance to shops and r
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Asian Club
- Chess Club
- Classics Club
- Community Service
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Fencing Club
- Food Council
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Free Tibet
- Gardening Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Honor Council
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Mock Trial
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Outing Club
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Sexualities Club
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
Arts & Athletics
Summary: What makes the arts such a powerful part of life and learning at Choate? It's music, dance, art, and performance. It's more than 50 classes in the visual and performing arts. It's exceptional experiences. It's hundreds of events on the stage, in the studios and galleries. It's a culture that celebrates creative endeavor as an essential part of a great education. And, it's the chance to take your talents further. What's great about Choate athletics? It's something for everyone with 81 interscholastic teams - varsity, junior varsity, and thirds - in 32 sports. It's a program focused on learning sportsmanship, testing limits, and striving for excellence. It's outstanding facilities. It's donning the blue and gold for one of the great rivalries in sports: Choate-Deerfield Day. It's a winning tradition, with recent league and New England championships in several sports. And, it's recognition of our athletes at the collegiate, professional and international level.
Arts Department Director: Kayla Yannatos
Athletics Department Director: Roney Eford
Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fiber Arts
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Metal
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Screenwriting
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
- Theater History
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Diving
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Alpine Skiing
- Basketball
- Canoeing
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Fencing
- Hiking
- Ice Hockey
- Martial Arts
- Rock Climbing
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
Summary: The College Counseling Office seeks to arm students with the tools necessary to conduct a thorough college search. Students are empowered to take ownership of their college process through individual meetings with their counselor, group meetings with their counselor and peers, attending college fairs and the College Information Weekend program offered each February.
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 99%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | 660 | 670 | |
75th percentile | 740 | 780 |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Notable Alumni
Adlai Stevenson
Class of 1918
former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
John F. Kennedy
Class of 1935
35th President of the United States
Edward Albee
Class of 1946
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
Robert D. McCallum Jr.
Class of 1964
former U.S. Ambassador to Australia
Glenn Close
Class of 1965
Emmy and Tony Award-winning film and stage actress
Victoria J. Nuland
Class of 1979
former U.S. Representative to NATO
Paul Giamatti
Class of 1985
Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning film and stage actor
Chris Denorfia
Class of 1998
Center fielder for the San Diego Padres
Angela Ruggiero
Class of 1998
four-time Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Champion
Summer Programs
Summary: As leaders in the shift to online and hybrid learning in 2020, Choate Summer Programs Online offers schedule flexibility for students in different time zones, fun community engagement, and special programming for families. Students are guided through their coursework by dedicated teachers who demonstrate expertise in educational technology and quality online instruction. Middle and High School Academic courses range from political ideologies to test prep to immersion geometry, writing workshops, and over 130 more courses and workshops. Choate Summer Programs Online 2021 has options for all learners, from kindergarten to experienced professionals.
Department Director: Susan Farrell
Choate Summer Programs Online 2021
Description: As leaders in the shift to online and hybrid learning in 2020, Choate Summer Programs Online offers schedule flexibility for students in different time zones, fun community engagement, and special programming for families. Students are guided through their coursework by dedicated teachers who demonstrate expertise in educational technology and quality online instruction. Middle and High School Academic courses range from political ideologies to test prep to immersion geometry, writing workshops, and over 130 more courses and workshops. Choate Summer Programs Online 2021 has options for all learners, from kindergarten to experienced professionals.
Director: Susan Farrell
Application Deadline:
Start Date: June 28, 2021
End Date: August 6, 2021
Tuition From:
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.choate.edu/summer
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: Yes
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 631
Total Day: 236
Total Enrollment: 867
Boys: 427
Girls: 440
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: January 15th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $61,760
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $47,550
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 33%
Average Awarded: $48,150
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $396,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Jeffrey Beaton
Admissions Phone: 203 697 2239
Fax: 203 697 2629
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.choate.edu
Nearby Schools
- Cheshire Academy - 6mi / 9 km
- Westover School - 17mi / 27 km
- Miss Porter’s School - 18mi / 29 km
- The Taft School - 19mi / 31 km
- Avon Old Farms School - 22mi / 36 km





