Ross School
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:
Quotes From Alumni
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5.0%
Average Merit Scholarship: 20,000
Current Endowment Amount: $
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
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5.0%
Average Merit Scholarship: $20,000
Current Endowment Amount: $
Contact
Director of Admissions: Nina Waechter
Admissions Phone: 631 907 5400
Fax: 631 907 5563
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ross.org
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