Private High Schools: by the Numbers
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Private High Schools: By the Numbers EDUCATION (1) % STUDENTS % STUDENTS GUIDANCE RELIGIOUS STUDENT HIGH SCHOOLDRESS CODE AVERAGE ANNUAL RECEIVING 4-YEAR ENTERING 4-YEAR/COUNSELOR-TO-% TEACHERS WITH% JUNIORSMA/ TAKING AP/ SCHOOL YEAR FOUNDEDGRADES AFFILIATION BODY ENROLLMENTOR UNIFORM CLASS SIZE TUITION FINANCIAL AIDGRADUATION RATE 2-YEAR COLLEGESTUDENT RATIOPHD (OR EQUIV.) COLLEGE-LEVELDESCRIPTION COURSES Uniform, Andalusia School (2) Andalusia offers the Dual Credit Program in partnership with Concordia College, allowing students to earn up to 18 1999 Pre-K-12 Islamic Coed 115 including hijab and 20 $6,300 10 100 100 1:25 60 100 Yonkers; www.andalusiaschool.org college credits by graduation. jelbab for girls Esteemed private school featuring groundbreaking programs, including: The Honors Academy in Finance/Economics, Archbishop Stepinac High School All Shirt, tie, vest, dress 1948 9-12 Catholic 800 23 $14,500 15 100 96/4* 1:115 85 40 Health Sciences, & Law and AP Capstone Diploma Program, with 26 AP courses and a 3-year Innovative Entrepreneur White Plains; www.stepinac.org boys slacks Program. Awarded the Fordham University Executive Leadership Award for outstanding STEAM programs. EF Academy American-Global school with 60 nationalities, 40 clubs, 12 world languages, 8 sports, and an incredible IB Diploma 2008 9-12 None Coed 500 Casual 15 $39,500 N/A 99 98/0 1:78 80 85* Thornwood; www.ef.com/academy Program, all for working toward a better global future. International day school offering a rigorous dual curriculum in French and English; students graduate with a FASNY HS (2) EDUCATION French-American School Of New York $27,625- 1980 N-12 None Coed 210 None 16 17 100 100 1:26 90 N/A* diploma and either the French or International Baccalaureate; children learn to conceptualize and socialize in multiple Larchmont, Mamaroneck; www.fasny.org $36,165 languages; non-francophone students encouraged to apply. Bilingual education with emphasis on the sciences and arts; rigorous academic program develops curious, analytical, German International School New York $23,000- (2) 1980 Pre-K-12 None Coed 80 None 15 8 100 100 2:60 95 25 and conscientious global citizens; graduates earn the German International Abitur and the NYS High School Diploma. White Plains; www.gisny.org $23,600 German is not required for pre-K or kindergarten. Students are empowered to transcend individual achievement by challenging and supporting one another, to learn Hackley School (2) 1899 K-12 None Coed 407 Dress Code 16 $48,925 19.4 100 100 1:33 99 N/A from varying perspectives in the community and around the world, to offer unreserved effort, to grow in character and Tarrytown; www.hackleyschool.org intellect, and to explore beyond boundaries. Lower School: Iona Preparatory School Pre- All uniform $11,050- (2 One of only 1,800 schools globally to offer AP Capstone Diploma Program. An Enhanced STEM-Superior Talent 1916 Catholic 793 25 22 100 100 1:132 85 50 New Rochelle; www.ionaprep.org K4-12 boys Upper School: dress $18,400 Enrichment Program offers tracks for humanities and sciences. New Upper West Side Manhattan bus route. code Kennedy Catholic's class of 2020 garnered more than $54 million in merit-based college scholarship money. Kennedy has a strong PSAT preparation program and the class of 2020 had several National Merit Commended Scholars, two Kennedy Catholic (2) 1928 9-12 Catholic Coed 675 Uniform 28 $11,225 N/A 100 100 1:200 95 80 National Merit Finalists, and one National Merit Winner. The school has expansive offerings in academics, fine arts, and Somers; www.kennedycatholic.org athletics. The 60-acre wooded Kennedy campus has a regulation baseball field, artificial turf softball field, competition artificial turf main field, a renovated gymnasium, and a state-of-the-art track and field competition facility. Uniform once a Keio Academy Of New York Affiliated with Keio University in Japan, authorized by Japan’s Ministry of Education, and accredited by NYSAIS. Offers 1990 9-12 None Coed 330 week and on special 19 $26,150 8 99.5 100/0 1:83 57 14 Purchase; www.keio.edu a bilingual and bicultural education. occasions Maria Regina High School All (2) Empowers students to develop their intellectual potential and social responsibility while reinforcing faith. Offers a 97 1957 9-12 Catholic 500 Uniform 25 $12,000 8 100 100 1:200 85 70 Hartsdale; www.mariaregina.org girls rigorous curriculum, service opportunities, competitive athletic program, and numerous clubs. 96 RCDS teaches critical thinking, strength of character, and active citizenship. Small classes stimulate individuals to Rye Country Day School $38,400- (2) 1869 Pre-K-12 None Coed 429 Casual 15 16 100 100 1:34 84 91 achieve their maximum potential through meaningful academic, athletic, and creative experiences. The challenging Rye; www.ryecountryday.org $46,900 curriculum can be delivered in person, online, or as a hybrid of the two. Sacred Heart High School 1923 9-12 Catholic Coed 280 Uniform 24 $8,700 31 98 85/15 1:140 75 30 Enrichment programs include peer ministry, student council, drama, athletics, and campus-leadership program. Yonkers; www.sacredhearths.net Salesian High School All 1919 9-12 Catholic 500 Polo shirts & slacks 24 $9,200 45 100 80/12 1:165 60 30 College-bridge and college-link program with Iona College. New Rochelle; www.salesianhigh.org boys School of the Holy Child All $25,000- Students balance academics with extensive programming in athletics, the arts, STEM, service learning, and cultural 1904 5-12 Catholic 264 Uniform 14 30 100 100/0 N/A* 90 67 Rye; www.holychildrye.org girls $35,500 immersions; fosters personalized learning, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. A dynamic college-prep school for students; features an international program, optional 5-day boarding, and an award- The Harvey School (2) 1916 6-12 None Coed 355 Dress Code 10 $42,000 28 100 100 1:25 65 N/A winning robotics curriculum. Average class size of 10, and each student has a voice. Offers Honors classes, AP classes, Katonah; www.harveyschool.org and co-curricular options in the arts, technology, athletics, and community service. The Leffell School (previously Solomon Independent school serving the entire Jewish community; four makerspaces and an innovative program in engineering $27,300- (2 Schechter) 1966 K-12 Jewish Coed 260 None 16-18 60 100 100 1:35 94 N/A* and Entrepreneurship; strong interscholastic athletics program; semester abroad in Poland and Israel for 12th-grade $44,300 White Plains, Hartsdale; www.leffellschool.org students. Seminar-style teaching builds confident, collaborative, and poised learners. As a day, 5- and 7-day boarding school, The Masters School (2) 1877 5-12 None Coed 499 Casual 14 $50,500 26 100 99 1:30 70 55 students benefit from a beautiful 96-acre campus, accessible residential faculty, true global diversity, robust visual/ Dobbs Ferry; www.mastersny.org performing arts, and athletics programs. Catholic high school offering classes in Latin, Greek, logic, debate/rhetoric, astronomy, great-books literature, chivalry, www.westchestermagazine.com The Montfort Academy (2) 1998 9-12 Catholic Coed 139 Uniform 15 $16,000 80 100 100 1:139* 60 50 and Christian womanhood. Traditional courses in math, science, languages, history, and more also offered. Focus is on Mount Vernon; www.themontfortacademy.org faith and character development, with a strong academic program. Challenges each student to develop and share her unique gifts within the school and the wider community. The The Ursuline School All (2) 1897 6-12 Catholic 770 Uniform 17 $19,725 45 100 100 N/A* 90 >50 commitment to STEAM continues with a new design lab and high-tech conference center. Students can pursue global New Rochelle; www.ursulinenewrochelle.org girls education, science research, service opportunities, and compete in 13 sports and 35 athletic teams. Courses are selected based on interest and ability, not grade level. Students are encouraged to try the new theme- Thornton-Donovan School (2) 1901 K-12 None Coed 80 Casual 12-14 $22,000 N/A 100 100 1:5 80 35 based yearly courses, to go deeper into an area of interest. T-D also has 20 “sister” schools, located in Europe, Asia, New Rochelle; www.td.edu 2021 South America, and Africa, which students may be eligible to visit as part of T-D’s travel-study treks. Collared shirt/ WHHS is the only Modern Orthodox, co-educational high school in Westchester County, serving students from the Westchester Hebrew High School $34,350- 1971 9-12 Jewish Coed 112 sweatshirt for boys, 10 40 100 98/2 1:16 90 55 tristate area. We embrace the individuality of each student and provide three academic tracks for every Judaic and Mamaroneck; www.whhsny.org $34,850 skirts for girls General Studies course offered. ultimate ultimate guide Numbers listed represent the most recent data available. Note: “N/A” means “not applicable” or “not available.” (1) All information from schools themselves or greatschools.org; *EF Academy: Refers to IB courses. *French-American School: No AP courses but OIB elective offered; classes are the equivalent of an AP or Honors. *Montfort Academy: 1 full- (2) Combined 4- and 2-year percentages. time guidance counselor with 1 assistant. *The Leffell School: Some students take AP exams. *Stepinac: Includes armed services. *The Ursuline School: All students have a faculty advisor. *School of the Holy Child: Every student has a faculty advisor. .