Groton School
Groton
Massachusetts
United States
Overview
Set on a beautiful campus less than an hour's drive from Boston, Groton offers the resources of a much larger school to 380 students in grades 8 through 12. Under the leadership of Headmaster Temba Maqubela, Groton has aggressively contained the cost of attendance and increased financial aid. Over 43% of students benefit from a financial aid budget of over $7.5 million. Groton highlights two special programs. GEOs (Groton Educational Opportunities) allow students to explore various locations around the world during vacations. GRACE (GRoton Accelerate Challenge Enrich) accelerates students’ academic progress during the summer between grades 9 and 10 if they so desire. 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.
Academics
Department Director Kathy Leggat
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Average Class Size: 11
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 95
Number of AP Courses Offered: 19
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 78.0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Technology Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
History
- Asian History
- European History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Greek
- Latin
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Religious Studies
- The Bible
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Sociology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Physics
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
Computer Studies
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
- Video Game Design
Music
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Electronic Music
- Individual Instructions
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Soflege/Ear Training
- Songwriting
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Debate
- Drama
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Woodworking
- 3-D Art
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Independent Study
Distinctive or New Programs
- Dual Language Requirement
- One Classical (latin Greek) And One Modern(french Spanish Mandarin)
- Applied Mathematics Program Chapel Program
- Prefect System
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 18
Average Students Per Dorm: 18
Number of Girls Dorms: 9
Number of Boys Dorms: 9
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
More 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 Life
Everyone 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.
Facilities
Other Facilities
- 12 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
- Amnesty International
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Gardening Club
- 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
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Monica Andersson
Athletics Department Director: Robert Low
Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Debate
- Drama
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Woodworking
- 3-D Art
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Figure Skating
- Golf
- Handball
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nordic Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Yale University: 11
Villanova University: 4
Williams College: 7
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 7
University of St. Andrews: 6
University of Virginia: 11
Trinity College: 5
Tufts University: 8
University of Chicago: 21
Princeton University: 12
Scripps College: 7
Stanford University: 4
Northeastern University: 7
Northwestern University: 7
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 4
Middlebury College: 7
New York University: 13
Georgetown University: 26
Hamilton College: 9
Harvard University: 22
Dartmouth College: 12
Duke University: 5
Columbia University: 6
Cornell University: 4
Bowdoin College: 12
Brown University: 19
College of William and Mary: 5
Boston College: 7
Notable Alumni
Franklin 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
“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
“Always remember that the future comes one day at a time.”
-Dean Acheson, Class of 1939, Secretary of State Truman Administration
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 322
Total Day: 58
Total Enrollment: 380
Boys: 189
Girls: 191
Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12
Day Grades Offered: 8-12
School Type: Middle, High School
Dress Code: Other
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: January 15th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $59,140
5-Day Boarding: $0
Day Tuition Fee: $46,050
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 43.0%
Average Awarded: $47,541
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $0
Current Endowment Amount: $450,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Ian Gracey
Admissions Phone: 978 448 7510
Fax: 978 448 9623
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.groton.org
Nearby Schools
- Lawrence Academy - 2mi / 3 km
- Applewild School - 11mi / 18 km
- Middlesex School - 13mi / 20 km
- Hillside School - 16mi / 26 km
- Cushing Academy - 17mi / 28 km
- St. Mark’s School - 19mi / 31 km
