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| General Information |
| Type of School |
College preparatory day school for boys and girls in grades PreK-12 |
| Founded |
1837 |
| Location |
Located in Burlington, New Jersey, on the banks of the Delaware River, 17 miles north of Philadelphia |
| Affiliation |
Founded as an Episcopal boarding school, Doane Academy is open to all faiths. There are chapel services in the Episcopal tradition. |
| Facilities |
10 acre riverfront campus with 3 main buildings and a chapel. The chapel and 2 of the main buildings are on The National Registry of Historic Places. |
| Total Enrollment |
Approximately 200 students prekindergarten through twelfth grade |
| Faculty |
32 faculty members (31% with advanced degrees)
3 hold PhD’s and 7 MA’s |
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| Financial |
| Tuition PreK (half/full day) |
$5,250/$10,500 |
| Kindergarten-2nd Grade |
$10,500 |
| 3rd-6th Grade |
$11,700 |
| 7th-8th Grade |
$13,700 |
| 9th-12th Grade |
$15,900 |
| Financial Aid |
Approximately 25% of students receive financial aid |
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| Academic Profile |
Avg SAT Scores
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Class of 2009 - Reading 568 Math 535 Writing 543
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| Matriculation |
Class of 2010: 18 students accepted to over 108 with a combined total of over $3.3 million in scholarships.
Class of 2009: 24 students accepted to over 157 universities with a combined total of over $5.2 million in scholarships.
Click here a complete list of these colleges and universities. |
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| LOWER SCHOOL ACADEMIC INFORMATION |
| Lower School Daily Courses |
Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Reading |
| Lower School Additional Courses (meet twice a week) |
Art (PreK-6th grade), Music (PreK-6th grade), Deportes (PreK-3rd grade P.E. integrated with the Spanish Language), P.E. (4th-6th grades), Spanish (1st - 6th grade), Library (once a week for PreK-6th grade) |
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| UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMIC INFORMATION |
| Upper School Departments |
English, Social Studies, Science, Math, Arts, Music, Computer Science/Technology, World Languages, Physical Education/Athletics, Health |
| Curriculum |
All courses are college preparatory. Most courses are offered at different levels including honors and Advanced Placement. Students are placed in courses that best suit their background and ability, and it is not unusual for students to have an academic schedule that includes courses from different levels. |
| AP Courses |
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered including Psychology, Language and Composition, Literature, Biology, Chemistry, U.S. History, European History, U.S. Government |
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| EXTRA CURRICULAR |
| Participation |
100% of students participate in extracurricular activities (including sports) |
| Interscholastic Middle School |
Co-ed Soccer, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball |
| Interscholastic High School Teams |
Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Crew, Baseball, Softball |
| Clubs |
Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Varsity Club, Honor Council, Mock Trial, Community Service Club, Yearbook, Newspaper, Creative Writing Club, Literary Magazine, Cum Laude Society, National Honors Art Society |
| Arts |
Fine Arts, String Ensemble, Band, Choir, Performing Arts, Private Music Instruction. Each participates in performances, concerts, and exhibitions throughout the year. |
| Rocks, Roots, and Wings |
An outdoor education program that emphasizes character development. |
| Traditional Events |
Back to School Picnic, Canoe to First Day of School, Homecoming, Doane’s Dungeon and Halloween Parade, Christmas Mystery Performance, Founder’s Day, Class Night |
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| Accreditation and Membership |
| Accredited by the Middle States Association of College and Secondary Schools |
| Member, National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Member, Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) |
| Member, National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) |
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