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The Dunham School
  • Private, Christian (General)
  • BATON ROUGE, LA
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The Dunham School

#2 in Best Private K-12 Schools in Baton Rouge Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Christian (General)
  • PK, K-12
  • BATON ROUGE, LA
  • 95 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    The Dunham School will be open for face-to-face learning for the 2021-2022 school year. Current health protocols and procedures are posted on the school website. Learn More

    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Sports
      B
    dunhamschool.org
    (225) 767-7097
    11111 ROY EMERSON DRIVE
    BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
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    About The Dunham School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $100
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $19,725
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    33%
    Average Financial Aid
    $7,300
    From The Dunham School

    Dunham is an independent Christian college preparatory school serving students in grades PK2-12. Small classes, expert teachers, and challenging academic, athletic, fine arts, and leadership programs enable students to find their voices, discover their passions, unleash their confidence, and grow in faith. As a seven-time Apple Distinguished School, the campus is infused with innovation, technology, and creativity every day. To discover why Dunham leads the way in Baton Rouge when it comes to preparing students for college and for life, we invite you to explore our website or schedule a campus visit.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1230
    20 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    127 responses
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    Harkness Learning at Dunham

    Students gather around the table, eager to explore text, formulate opinions, and share perspectives. Engaging in lively discussions, they speak up, step out, stake a claim, and defend an idea. This is Harkness, a progressive teaching method that inspires our Dunham students to find and use their voices and prepares them to become the leaders of tomorrow.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 14 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 14 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 54 responses
    • Field day
      20%
    • School play
      17%
    • Spiritual Emphasis week
      17%
    • Sports
      11%
    • Band concerts
      7%
    • Homecoming
      7%
    • Science Fair
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    764
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses
    59%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $10,550
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    2 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    8:1
    Website
    dunhamschool.org/academics/lower-school
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
    • Offers Part Week
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    8:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 19 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 19 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 19 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    50%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 12 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 12 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 12 responses

    Living in the Area

    South Baton Rouge
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      B minus
    2. Good for Families
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $89,135
    National
    $62,843
    Median Rent
    $1,263
    National
    $1,062
    Median Home Value
    $299,422
    National
    $217,500
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