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The Shipley School

#19 in Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • Bryn Mawr, PA
  • 65 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      B
    shipleyschool.org
    (610) 525-4300
    814 Yarrow Street
    Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $50
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $39,655
    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
    35%
    Average Financial Aid
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    From The Shipley School

    Through a strong college-preparatory curriculum in the humanities and sciences, our school encourages curiosity, creativity, and respect for intellectual effort. Shipley upholds and promotes moral integrity, a sense of personal achievement and worth, and concern for others at school and in the larger community.

    We teach with the individual in mind, so all types of learners are able to thrive. While students may experience our curriculum in unique ways, a Shipley education remains rooted in a fundamental idea: We believe in a rigorous educational standard, one designed to foster not only creativity and individual thinking, but a sense of preparedness and emotional development that equips students for success.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1330
    141 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    48 responses
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    Positive Education

    At Shipley, Positive Education is the lens through which we view our students and the world around us. Positive education is a philosophy, a set of principles, a practice, and a perspective.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 17 responses
    Report
    • I like all of the Plays
      29%
    • Super Saturday
      29%
    • Spirit Week
      12%
    • Swamp Night
      12%
    • Culture celabrationnnnn!!!!!!!
      6%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • Pep rallies
      6%

      Students

      Diversity
      B
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      792
      63%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
      75%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
      38%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses

      Preschool

      Annual Cost
      $23,485
      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
      4
      Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
      7:1
      Website
      shipleyschool.org
      Schedule Options
      • Offers Full Week
        —
      • Offers Part Week
        —
      • Offers Full Day
        Yes
      • Offers Part Day
        —

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      5:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      82%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
      Poll
      82%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
      Poll
      91%
      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
      —
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      86%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
      86%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
      86%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses
      Living in the Area
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        C-
      2. Good for Families
        A+
      3. Housing
        B-
      Median Household Income
      $58,636
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,425
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $270,700
      National
      $184,700

      The Shipley School Reviews

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      I’ve had three children at Shipley. Our favorite part are the rigorous academics. My kids love that their teachers are approachable and always available to help. The sports are challenging for all levels of play, and the environment is friendly and welcoming to everyone!
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      Shipley offers a comfortable environment to thrive as an individual. The teachers care deeply about the students. Compared to other schools, there is little pressure to conform. The food is delicious. It is a safe and wonderful place to grow and learn. I appreciate the coeducational environment, because in my opinion isolating your child from the opposite sex sends the wrong message. Graduating from a school like Shipley should help students navigate not only college, but also the rest of their lives. The country might be a better place if everyone had a Shipley-like education.
      Since I've been at Shipley, I feel like I've really grown into the person I have always wanted to be. I came into Shipley in ninth grade and was really worried about the transition. Right away, I was accepted by the community with open arms and never once felt like an outsider. While I spent most of my extracurricular time in the arts/theatre department, I was never once classified as a "theatre kid". With Shipley, there is no 'type'; every student is an athlete, academic, and artist. I found myself in a community where everyone genuinely cared about each other's wellbeing, and encouraged each other to be their authentic self. I truly cannot imagine my High School experience any other way and will forever be thankful that I found Shipley.