Ross School

East Hampton

New York

United States

Overview

Ross School is a co-educational boarding (6–12/PG) and day school (N–12/PG) with campuses in East Hampton and Bridgehampton, NY, two hours east of New York City. Our mission is to change the way education meets the future; to foster interdisciplinary, integrated thinking and innovative leadership; to engage fully in the global community; and to facilitate lifelong learning. The School offers a global, integrated curriculum with engaging courses in science, arts, mathematics, humanities, and wellness, while offering opportunities for independent study, competitive athletics, extracurricular activities, and travel. Ross School serves approximately 350 students in Nursery through Grade 12 and postgraduate and attracts a world-class faculty.

Academics

Summary: Ross School prepares children for meaningful lives and active participation in the global community at a time of monumental, rapid-paced change. We aim to help students understand their needs and responsibilities in this place and time, relative to the past, in order to prepare for and embrace the future. We are dedicated to providing the best possible education for our own students while exchanging information about integrated curriculum development, teaching strategies, and school organization with other schools all over the world. We are part of a growing network of students, teachers, school leaders, and mentors of all ages and backgrounds, at locations around the globe, working and learning together. Ross School’s unique curriculum is based on world cultural history and the evolution of consciousness. The curriculum interweaves knowledge in an integrated manner, incorporating skills and content from all disciplines. Because history is studied in a continuous and consecutive thread, students are equipped with a narrative that accounts for significant historical shifts leading up to the major transformation of the present time. The narrative and the integrated nature of the curriculum provide students with tools and opportunities for exploring and solving problems in a holistic manner. Ross School focuses on educating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit, with daily programs in health and wellness. Our teaching methods are informed by the theory of Multiple Intelligences developed by Dr. Howard Gardner and the latest developments in curriculum design, pedagogy, and communications technologies. The teachers, who come from a variety of cultures and professions, collaborate with one another and with experts from around the world to create engaging, progressive curricular units for the students. Ross School offers honors-level coursework that matches or exceeds the rigor of an Advanced Placement course. Students are able to sit for the AP exams if they choose. In the spring of 2017, 58 students took 76 AP exams in 13 different subjects. Of those tests, 64% earned a 3 or above, and 34% earned a 4 or 5.

Department Director Carrie Clark

Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Average Class Size: 16

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 71

Number of AP Courses Offered: 13

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 69.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
Ross School offers a specialized Tennis Academy, a STEAM Innovation Certification Program, and a dedicated Art Academy.

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Learning Differences Support
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring

English

Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry
Composition
AP English Literature
American Literature

History

Asian History
Classical History
European History
Honors
Medieval History
United States History
World History
African History
Art History
Latin American History

Foreign Languages

Chinese-Mandarin
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

Ethics
Mythology
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Social Justice
World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Anthropology
Economics
Psychology
Sociology
Human Geography
World Issues
International Relations

Sciences

Astronomy
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Earth Science
Entomology
Environmental Science
Genetics
Marine Biology
Ornithology
Physical Science
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Web Design
Robotics
Graphic Design
Media Communications
Digital Media

Music

Band
Choral Music
Music Theory
Orchestra

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art History
Ballet
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Design
Drama
Drawing
Fashion Design
Fiber Arts
Film and Video
Graphic Design
Journalism
Lighting Design
Metal
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Production
Publications
Screen-Printing
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Silkscreen
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Television Production
Textiles
Theater Arts
Theater Design
Woodworking
3-D Art
Modern Dance
Jazz Band
Orchestra
Digital Imaging
Multimedia
Stage Band
Illustration

Special Programs

Study Abroad
Community Service
Independent Study
Internships
Sailing
Physical Education
Robotics
Student Council
Digital Design
Maker Space

Distinctive or New Programs

Ross School Art Academy
Innovation Lab
Ross School Tennis Academy

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 7

Average Students Per Dorm: 8

Number of Girls Dorms: 4

Number of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet
Full Kitchen
Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

Full Kitchen, Game room, basketball hoops

Student Life

Ross students experience growth in the classroom and as members of the community under the Ross mission of educating the whole child for the whole world—mind, spirit, and body. While Ross students become deeply involved in the school and local community of the Hamptons, they are also encouraged to take advantage of the vibrant culture of New York City, which is easily accessible by bus, train, or car. The city’s museums, theaters, restaurants, galleries, cafés, bookstores, and music venues are an important real-world supplement to in-class learning.

Facilities

Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Sand Volleyball Court
Technology Center
Volleyball Court
Soccer Field
Tennis Courts
Dance Studio
Weight Room
Athletic Fields
Cross Country Trails
Rowing Facility

Other Facilities

Indoor/Outdoor Tennis Courts

Clubs & Organizations

Diversity Club
Environmental Club
Gardening Club
Math Club
Model UN
Newspaper
Sailing Club
Student Government
Student Publications
Surfing Club
Theater Club
Yoga Club
GSA

Arts & Athletics

Summary: The arts at Ross are an essential component of the core cultural history curriculum. Through integrated arts classes, students engage in their own art production while studying the artifacts, architecture, and performing arts of the cultures they explore. Ross students also have opportunities to pursue media studies and enroll in a variety of arts electives in music, theater, studio art, graphic design, photography, film, and museum studies. Interscholastic athletics are also a key part of the Ross educational program, in which students are provided with challenges that inspire them to levels of achievement far past their perceived limits. Students are required to participate in at least one season of a team sport while at Ross, though many choose to participate and develop their athletic skills beyond that requirement. Ross partners with other local schools for some sports to field more competitive teams. In addition to promoting physical skill and coordination development, Ross coaches are responsible for teaching students appropriate attitudes toward citizenship, sportsmanship, and cooperation, as well as guiding them in developing self-discipline and positive self-esteem through their athletic endeavors.

Arts Department Director: Jon Mulhern

Athletics Department Director: Marcelo Reda

Arts

Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art History
Ballet
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Design
Drama
Drawing
Fashion Design
Fiber Arts
Film and Video
Graphic Design
Journalism
Lighting Design
Metal
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Production
Publications
Screen-Printing
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Silkscreen
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Television Production
Textiles
Theater Arts
Theater Design
Woodworking
3-D Art
Modern Dance
Jazz Band
Orchestra
Digital Imaging
Multimedia
Stage Band
Illustration

Interscholastic Sports

Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country Running
Dance
Fencing
Football
Golf
Martial Arts
Power Lifting
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Surfing
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Wrestling
Rowing

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Badminton
Baseball
Dance
Martial Arts
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Softball
Surfing
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Wrestling
Zumba
Yoga
Taekwondo
Archery
Tai Chi

Graduates

Summary: The Ross School Class of 2023 received 208 acceptances to 111 different colleges and universities, as well as over $1.9 million in merit scholarships.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99.0%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	420	490	440.0
75th percentile	560	640	580.0

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Webster Vienna University:

Vanderbilt University:

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh:

University of the South:

University of Toronto:

University of Tampa:

University of Colorado Boulder:

University of Bristol (UK):

University of Arizona:

Universidad Panamericana:

Universidada Anahuac Norte:

The New School:

The American University of Paris:

Syracuse University Newhouse:

Syracuse University:

Southern Methodist University:

School of Visual Arts (SVA):

Roger Williams University:

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD):

Northeastern University:

Middlebury College:

Howard University:

Gonzaga University:

Franklin University Switzerland:

Fordham University:

Elon University:

Duke University:

Drew University:

Cornell University:

Colorado College:

Case Western Reserve University:

Boston University College of Engineering:

Boston University:

Barnard College:

Bard College:

American University:

Quotes From Alumni

“Ross was really the greatest factor in who I am now. There’s really no other way to put it. I’ve been places, I’ve met people, experienced things, seen technology, done things that I just never would have been exposed to. I hope that the message, the community, and the vision continue to grow and inspire people worldwide.”

-, Class of 2001, Head of Youth Development and School Culture, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5.0%

Average Merit Scholarship: 20,000

Current Endowment Amount: $

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 53

Total Day: 253

Total Enrollment: 306

Boys: 136

Girls: 170

Boarding Grades Offered: 6-12

Day Grades Offered: K-12

School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: May 3rd

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $86,200

5-Day Boarding: $81,200

Day Tuition Fee: $50,550

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 52.0%

Average Awarded: $35

School Finances