"Garrison Forest School is a nationally known college preparatory boarding and day school for girls. GFS is recognized for educating intelligent and caring young women. Superb faculty, a beautiful campus, excellent resources, and a talented and diverse student body, all work to instill within our students a love of learning, an ethic of caring for others, and a strong sense of self..."
Overview:
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
8-12
7-12
Grades Offered (Day)
Pre-K-12
7-12
School Type
All-girls
Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students
No
No
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1910
1900
Campus Size
110 acres
135 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
260 students
300 students
Percent Students of Color
27%
18%
Percent International Students
21%
16%
Percent Students Boarding
24%
70%
Average SAT Score
1790
*National Avg. View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1640 - 1930
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
Casual
Average Class Size
15
12*National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
13
14
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
55%
61%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$36 million
$14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)
$39,660
$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)
$22,560
$22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid
26%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,000
$17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 8 / rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts
Common Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Acceptance Rate
55%
59%
Director of Admissions
Leslie Tinati
Associate Director of Admissions
Ashley Randlett
AP / Advanced Courses:
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
13
14
U.S. History
Spanish Language
Latin Literature
French Literature
French Language
Environmental Science
English Language
Chemistry
Calculus BC
Calculus AB
Biology
Art Portfolio
Art History
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered
13
13
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Equestrian
Field Hockey
Golf
Indoor Soccer
Lacrosse
Polo
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations
31
23
Activities Committee
Amnesty International
Amnesty International
Art Club
Athletic Association
Black Awareness Club (BAC)
Callisto
Chapel Committee
Cooking Club
Film Club
Focus (informal Christian group)
Forum
French Club
Gay Straight Alliance
Grizzly Guides
International Students Club
Jewish Students Association
Junior Assistants
Latin Club
Model United Nations Club
Multicultural Student Alliance
Peer Educators/ Peer Mentors
Prects
Ragged Robins (Junior/Senior a cappella group)
Riding Club
Service League
Service League (community service groups)
Soup Kitchen (community service group)
Spanish Club
The Paw Print (student newspaper)
The Ragged Robin (yearbook)
College Matriculation:
Year: 2004-2008
University of Maryland
18
University of Virginia
9
College of Charleston
8
Syracuse University
7
Franklin & Marshall University
6
George Washington University
6
University of Colorado- Boulder
4
Brown University
3
Cornell University
3
Duke University
3
School Notes
Garrison Forest School is a nationally known college preparatory boarding and day school for girls. GFS is recognized for educating intelligent and caring young women. Superb faculty, a beautiful campus, excellent resources, and a talented and diverse student body, all work to instill within our students a love of learning, an ethic of caring for others, and a strong sense of self.
Please take note of our upcoming open houses on January 8 and 9 - view our
January Open House Invitations
!
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