- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsB-
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$44,640
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Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 50%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
- 33%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,322
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1Poll
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
Poll
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
—
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses
Homes for Sale
realtor.com®- Crime & SafetyNG
- DiversityA+
- Cost of LivingD+
- Good for FamiliesA
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$75,513
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,575
National
$949Median Home Value
$871,500
National
$184,700Dalton School Reviews
62 reviews
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Dalton offers an incredibly challenging academic environment for it’s students. As a School with a progressive philosophy expect students to be charged with managing there studies and responsibilities on there own from a very young age. Music and arts a a focus but sports are somewhat of an afterthought. A quick poll of parents will have you believe that every child is easily getting A’s. Don’t believe it. The use of tutors is pervasive. The amount of homework is staggering. I have a student there and the teachers share test and project grade averages. Trust me when I say all kids are not getting A’s. For those kids who can cope with the homework and absorb the material Dalton will turn them into super students. Word on the street is that after Dalton, college is a breeze for these kids. Then again all those kids may have been the ones that easily got A’s :-)
Dalton is extremely competitive and academically vigorous - definitely for those type A, straight A types of students. If that's what you're looking for then Dalton is perfect for you. The environment can be mentally damaging as it can be so insanely competitive and students are often made to feel as if they are underprepared when in fact they are over-prepared. The school is great in terms of academics but lacks diversity and has many issues with the social groups and cliques. I think the school can work for you if you fit the model but it's definitely not for everyone.
I went to Dalton from kindergarten to eight grade and it definitely shaped me into who I am today. The teachers are amazing, they really care about the students. My favorite part about Dalton is the LAB system (which you have from 4th grade through 12th grade) and it is basically a free period where you can meet with teachers one on one and get started on homework. It really is a unique thing that makes Dalton special and it is useful in life because it allows kids to build the skills needed to advocate for themselves. Dalton truly is an amazing school and the food is great!!