Overview

Established in 1905 by the Sisters of Mercy, the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall educates young women in grades 9-12. It is the first independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women in Connecticut. Located on a 30-acre campus, it surrounds an 1864 Victorian mansion.Three academic buildings house a library, auditorium, gymnasium and chapel. More than 450 young women from 40 Connecticut towns commute by bus, train or car.The student body is composed of young women from diverse socio-economic, religious and ethnic backgrounds. Lauralton Hall offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum, which emphasizes mastery of analytical and critical thinking skills, problem solving, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively. Challenging and demanding college preparatory, honors, advanced placement and UConn ECE courses are offered. While deeply rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition and the values of the sponsoring Religious Sisters of Mercy, Lauralton Hall welcomes students of all faiths. Lauralton Hall is one of 40 Mercy high schools in the Americas and shares with other Mercy secondary schools the values of a Mercy education. Lauralton Hall graduates are competent, confident, and compassionate young women empowered for life.
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Official information of Lauralton Hall in 2024 | FindingSchool

B- Day
C Matriculation
B Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
A Community
C Reviews
C Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 9-12
All-girls
Rural
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $32,975
# of Students: 394
Teacher:Student: 1:11
International Student: 5%
AP Courses: 15
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 85%
SAT: 1199/1600
#354

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2
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AP Courses

(Total 15)
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
English Language and Composition
European History
Latin
United States History
Physics 1
Calculus BC
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
English Language and Composition
European History
Latin
United States History
Physics 1
Calculus BC
Biology
Computer Science Principles
Statistics
Psychology
United States Government and Politics
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Sports

(Total 12)
Alpine Skiing
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Alpine Skiing
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
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Arts

(Total 6)
Choir
Music
Vocal
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Art
Choir
Music
Vocal
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Art

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 29)
American Sign Language
Art
Book Club
Campus Ministry Club
Chess
Coding Club
Debate (virtual)
DICE (Diversity Inclusion CultureEquity)
Drama
EngineeringTeam
American Sign Language
Art
Book Club
Campus Ministry Club
Chess
Coding Club
Debate (virtual)
DICE (Diversity Inclusion CultureEquity)
Drama
EngineeringTeam
Environmental
Female
Empowerment
French Irish
Italian
Key
Latin
LH Spirit Club
Milford United Percussion Ensemble
Mock Trial
Poetry/Creative Writing
SADD
Science
Scrabble
Space
Spanish
Stock Market Club
Yoga
Youth and Government(YAG)
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1905
Campus Size: 30 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 8)
3.8/ 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 8)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Lauralton Hall

01.
Tell me a bit about Lauralton Hall.
Lauralton Hall is All-girls private day school located in New York, Connecticut, US. It was founded 1905 , and currently has about 394 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.lauraltonhall.org.
02.
Does Lauralton Hall have rigorous academic requirements?
Lauralton Hall is offering 15 AP courses.

Lauralton Hall also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Lauralton Hall students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020, some students attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard College, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University and Columbia University.
04.
What is the application requirement for Lauralton Hall?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Lauralton Hall’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Lauralton Hall’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Lauralton Hall in 2024 is $32,975, 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 kshine@lauraltonhall.org .
06.
Where is Lauralton Hall located?
Lauralton Hall is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 58 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is Lauralton Hall on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Lauralton Hall is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Lauralton Hall has been favorited by 8 users.
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How to start with an application with Lauralton Hall?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Lauralton Hall. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Lauralton Hall’s official site: https://www.lauraltonhall.org or call them at 203-877-2786.
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Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Lauralton Hall?
Yes, here are few: Boys And Girls Village Day School, Hope Academy and St. Vincent's Special Needs Ser.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Lauralton Hall?
The overall rating for Lauralton Hall is B-.

The section ratings of Lauralton Hall are:
C for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews
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