George School
Overview
George School is a Quaker coeducational boarding and day school grades nine through twelve located in Newtown PA. Founded in 1893 George School offers a broad curriculum including AP classes and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program a rigorous two-year course of study. Students come from diverse backgrounds representing 13 US states and 42 foreign countries. 44% of US citizens are students of color. Quaker values such as tolerance equality and social justice create a diverse community where academics sports arts and service learning share emphasis. The George School Mission Statement: With Quaker tradition as its touchstone and academic excellence at its core George School seeks to develop citizen scholars cheerfully committed to openness in the pursuit of truth to service and peace and to the faithful stewardship of the earth. We want our students to treasure learning for its own sake and to use it to benefit a diverse world. Above all we want them to “let their lives speak.”

Academics
Summary: The mission of george school's college counseling office is to help you find a college that is right for you. It's to help you let your life speak." That's a quaker phrase we like to use around here that in practical terms means you'll get lots of individual counselor attention and you'll look at lots of different colleges. It's not a cookie cutter approach. Yes you might look at a college or two that's a household word but the real goal is to find that special place where you'll be happiest and most productive. To do that you have plenty of resources. There's the annual college fair and visits from over 200 college reps. You'll attend workshops and seminars on everything from financial aid to interviews to the college essay. But far and away the best resource you have here are the counselors. You'll be matched with one your junior year who will work closely with you through the entire process. And our diverse student body with its multitude of interests means our
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:7
Average Class Size: 14
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 85
Number of AP Courses Offered: 17
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 73%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
History
- Asian History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Faith
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Social Justice
- The Bible
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Marine Biology
- Oceanography
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Physiology
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Probability
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
Computer Studies
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Robotics
Music
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Woodworking
- Modern Dance
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Independent Study
Distinctive or New Programs
International Baccalaureate; English As A Second Language
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms:
Average Students Per Dorm: 39
Number of Girls Dorms: 4
Number of Boys Dorms: 4
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Equestrian Center; Organic Garden; Movement Studio
Clubs & Organizations
- Asian Club
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Gardening Club
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Mock Trial
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Sexualities Club
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Maureen West
Athletics Department Director: Kurt Ruch
Arts
- Acting
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Woodworking
- Modern Dance
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Equestrian
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Dance
- Swimming
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 9%
Average Merit Scholarship: 6,900
Current Endowment Amount: $176,500,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 235
Total Day: 287
Total Enrollment: 522
Boys: 267
Girls: 255
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: February 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $63,700
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $42,200
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 61%
Average Awarded: $36,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 9%
Average Merit Scholarship: $6,900
Current Endowment Amount: $176,500,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Jordan Pascucci
Admissions Phone: 215 579 6547
Fax: 215 579 6549
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.georgeschool.org
Nearby Schools
- The Pennington School - 11mi / 17 km
- The Lawrenceville School - 12mi / 19 km
- Solebury School - 12mi / 19 km
- The Hun School Of Princeton - 16mi / 25 km
- Girard College - 21mi / 34 km







