Quick Facts
335: Student Body
10: Average Class Size
5:1: Student to Faculty Ratio
20: AP Courses
81%: Boarders
19%: Day
27%: Students of Color
21: States Represented
15: Countries Represented
22: Athletic Teams
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Campus Map
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Admission
I am delighted that you are interested in St. Mark’s School and I hope that you benefit from the information and resources provided on our website. St. Mark’s, founded in 1865, is a college-preparatory boarding and day school, grades nine through twelve. Nested upon 250 acres in the picturesque suburb of Southborough, Massachusetts, the school is only 25 miles from the abundant cultural and social opportunities in Boston.
The School’s outstanding faculty — 65 in number — guides 335 students through a rigorous curriculum and a full program of athletic, artistic and spiritual activities, fostering a close and supportive community. St. Mark’s engages and motivates its’ talented and diverse student body by emphasizing academic excellence, developing values and character, and serving to the larger community. Class size averages 10 students with a student–faculty ratio of five to one. St. Mark’s offers more than 20 Advanced Placement courses, as well as independent study opportunities which range from working on the school's prize-winning electric vehicle to reading Luke’s Gospel in Ancient Greek. Graduates leave St. Mark’s exceptionally prepared to succeed at the highly selective colleges and universities to which they gain acceptance.
The School’s outstanding faculty — 65 in number — leads 335 students through a rigorous curriculum and a full program of athletic, artistic and spiritual activities, fostering a close and supportive community.
Typically, our IIIrd Form (ninth grade) program welcomes 65 students to campus each year. Subsequently, IVth Form (tenth grade) enrollment increases by approximately one-third to 90 students and Vth Form (eleventh grade) may bring 5-10 additional students. Campus visits for prospective families are unique in that students tour with St. Markers while parents tour with a faculty member. Visiting campus is the key to understanding just how connected we are as a community. In general, well over 80 percent of those who interview with us decide to apply to St. Mark’s.
St. Markers excel in many areas, and opportunities abound for them. Click through our website and visit campus! Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions. You can reach me through e-mail at annebehnke@stmarksschool.org or click Meet the Office to e-mail any one of our extremely qualified admission associates.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to St. Mark’s School!
Sincerely,
Anne E. Behnke
Director of Admission
Admission Announcements
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ADMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINE
St. Mark’s application deadline (January 31) is now passed. Applicants who submit materials postmarked later than January 31 will not be considered for the first round of admission decisions. Please do not contact our office to schedule an interview after February 1. Please remember that St. Mark’s is not considering 11th grade applications for the 2012-2013 school year.
Should you continue to be interested in pursuing St. Mark’s School for the 2012-2013 school year, we will be delighted to schedule an interview and tour with you after April 10th, pending space availability.
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ATTENTION APPLICANTS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
At this time St. Mark’s will not be accepting applications for Fifth Form (11th grade) as we do not anticipate that we will have any Fifth Form openings available. Please contact the admission office if you have any questions.
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Athletic Open House
Please click here for more information regarding our Athletic Open House. We hope to see you on Saturday!
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The second of two Admissions Open Houses was held just this past weekend., on Saturday, November 12. Visiting families got to be part of an exciting Groton Weekend, as well as learn more about St. Mark's and what the School has to offer. The first Open House was held on October 22. St. Mark's welcomed nearly 400 prospective students and parents over both days. Families had an opportunity to tour campus, hear Head of School, John Warren speak and listen to our wonderful musicians perform. Admission tour Guides and Prefects, led by Associate Director of Admission Elise Morgan, provided visiting families with a comprehensive tour of campus. Following the program faculty, coaches and current parents were available to answer questions.
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On Friday evening, September 9, the traditional St. Mark’s School Convocation was held in the Class of 1945 Hall. The entire school was gathered together to open the 2011-2012 year by welcoming new students, honoring returning students, and recognizing faculty for their service to St. Mark’s. In his keynote address, Head of School John Warren ’74 cited In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez, a book read by all students and faculty over the summer. Music was also featured during the hour-long event, which followed a school-wide advisor-advisee dinner.
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