Overview
Portsmouth Abbey School is the nation's leading Catholic Benedictine coeducational boarding school. The School was founded in 1926 by Father Hugh Diman, a Benedictine monk and our first Headmaster. As part of the Benedictine tradition, we approach education, spirituality, athletics, and the arts in a balanced fashion, and that balance is at the heart of the way we live and learn. Portsmouth Abbey School is intellectually challenging and a friendly, safe, and nurturing place to go to school. Located near Newport, Rhode Island, the campus sits on 500 acres bordered by Narragansett Bay and the Aquidneck Club. This location provides a safe environment for 350 students in grades 9-12. It has 43 athletic teams, diverse community service programs, and extraordinary golf, sailing, squash, equestrian, and fitness facilities.
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Official information of Portsmouth Abbey School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $69,570
# of Students: 338
Teacher:Student: 1:5
International Student: 18%
AP Courses: 19
Endowment: $147,929/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 45%
SAT: 1330/1600
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AP Courses (Total 19)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
European History
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Chemistry
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
European History
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Chemistry
Music Theory
United States History
World History
Spanish Literature and Culture
English Literature and Composition
Latin
Latin Literature
Chinese Language and Culture
Physics C: Mechanics
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Sports (Total 16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts (Total 17)
Ceramics
Photography
Drama
Musical
Comedy
Tech Crew
Theatrical productions
Abbey Singers
Sinfonia Jazz Band
Art Club
Ceramics
Photography
Drama
Musical
Comedy
Tech Crew
Theatrical productions
Abbey Singers
Sinfonia Jazz Band
Art Club
Fundamentals of Art
2D Visual Art
Advanced Art
Digital Media Production
AP Music Theory
Drama Workshop
Creative Writing
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs (Total 25)
Amnesty International
Bible Study Group Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Chess Club
Christian Community Service
Creative Writing Workshop
Cultural Awareness at Portsmouth, CAAP
Debate Club
Future Problem Solvers
Horseback riding
Humanities Forum
Amnesty International
Bible Study Group Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Chess Club
Christian Community Service
Creative Writing Workshop
Cultural Awareness at Portsmouth, CAAP
Debate Club
Future Problem Solvers
Horseback riding
Humanities Forum
Model United Nations
New England Math League
Peer Tutors
Radio station, WJHD
Red Key, campus tour guides
Saint Francis de Sales group
Social Committee
Student Athletic Advisory Board
Student Council
Students Against Destructive
The Beacon, the student newspaper
The Gregorian, the yearbook
The Raven, literary magazine
TLC, Teens Leading Children
Tuck Shop, student-run snack shop
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Basic Info
Year Founded: 1926
Campus Size: 525 acres
Boarding Rate: 75%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Application Info
Deadline: 01/31
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 2227
SSAT: 5860
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Brief Reviews (Total 39)
4.7/ 5
Detailed Reviews (Total 3)
4.7 / 5 Overall
4.7 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
4.7 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.2 / 5 Transportation
Q&A (Total 100)
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