Overview

The mission of the Spence School is to educate girls and young women to the highest academic and personal standards necessary for responsible, effective citizenship and for the successful pursuit of higher education. The school is committed to the rigorous study of the liberal arts and sciences appropriate to Grades K through 12. The development of high standards and character is considered as important as achievement in academic areas. The school integrates visual and performing arts, and athletics, both within its academic program and as extracurricular activities. The school creates an environment that fosters the growth of self-confidence, instills the joy of learning, develops the skills of leadership in every student and prepares its graduates intellectually and emotionally for the future. The school is committed to preparing its students for full participation in a diverse and changing world. Believing in the importance of strong traditions, the school also looks to the future and adapts its educational programs to meet the needs of its students, while remaining centered on a curriculum that provides preparation for college as well as "for life."
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The Spence School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

A+ Day
A+ Matriculation
A+ Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B Reviews

Day S. Grades: K-12
All-girls
Urban
Day S. Tuition: $63,011
# of Students: 772
Teacher:Student: 1:5%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $5,829/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 80%
SAT: 1473/1600
IB: No
#5

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 8
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3
#3 Harvard College 20
#3 Stanford University 12
#3 Yale University 10
LAC #1 Williams College 9
#6 University of Chicago 15
#7 Johns Hopkins University 3
#7 University of Pennsylvania 6
#10 Duke University 14
#10 Northwestern University 9
LAC #2 Amherst College 6
#12 Dartmouth College 4
#13 Brown University 18
#13 Vanderbilt University 5
#15 Rice University 2
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 4
#17 Cornell University 17
#18 Columbia University 13
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#22 Emory University 4
#22 Georgetown University 15
#25 New York University 7
#25 University of Michigan 6
#25 University of Southern California 2
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 2
#29 Wake Forest University 2
#36 Boston College 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Northeastern University 4
#44 Tulane University 3
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 3
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 4
LAC #13 Vassar College 3
#72 American University 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 2
LAC #15 Davidson College 3
LAC #15 Hamilton College 4
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
LAC #18 Barnard College 4
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 Haverford College 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 6
#105 Drexel University 1
#111 Goucher College 1
LAC #24 Colby College 3
#121 Chapman University 1
#121 Temple University 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #29 Harvey Mudd College 1
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1
LAC #33 Pitzer College 2
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 3
American University of Paris 1
College of William and Mary 1
Columbia College Chicago 1
Fashion Institute of Technology 1
Oberlin College 2
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
Union College 2
University of Edinburgh 1
University of St. Andrews 7
University of Toronto 1
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Sports

(Total 12)
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Badminton
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 14)
Art History Club
Boutique Club
Chess Club (US)
Choreography Club
Civics Club
Classics Club
Crafts Club
Film Club
Jewish Culture Club
Microfinance Club
Art History Club
Boutique Club
Chess Club (US)
Choreography Club
Civics Club
Classics Club
Crafts Club
Film Club
Jewish Culture Club
Microfinance Club
Operation Gratitude Club
Spence Business Club
Spence Women in Agriculture and Gardening Club (SWAG)
Stock Market Club
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Arts

(Total 21)
Painting
Ceramics
Photography
Printmaking
Studio Art
Portfolio
Orchestra
Choir
Acting
Dance
Painting
Ceramics
Photography
Printmaking
Studio Art
Portfolio
Orchestra
Choir
Acting
Dance
Music
Sculpture
Mixed Media
Jazz
Performing
Theater
Photo
3D Art
Art
Multimedia
Scene Study
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1892
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 11/15
School Code:
SSAT: 7444
ISEE: 334060

Brief Reviews

(Total 3)
4.7/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 3)
Recommended
Recommended
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Spence School

Tell me a bit about The Spence School.
The Spence School is All-girls private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1892 , and currently has about 772 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.spenceschool.org/page.
Does The Spence School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Spence School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Spence School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 5.15% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 38.48% go to top 25, and about 29.09% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Spence School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Spence School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Spence School’s All-girls student?
The total fee for The Spence School in 2024 is $63,011, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@spenceschool.org .
Where is The Spence School located?
The Spence School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is The Spence School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Spence School is among the most popular schools, within top 416 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Spence School has been favorited by 28 users.
How to start with an application with The Spence School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Spence School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Spence School’s official site: http://www.spenceschool.org/page or call them at 212-289-5940.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for The Spence School?
The overall rating for The Spence School is A+.

The section ratings of The Spence School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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