Overview
Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent coeducational school serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The school develops educated citizens with a passion for learning and living. The curriculum is creative, interdisciplinary and globally aware. The balanced program supports students as intellectually curious and creative thinkers. PDS respects the unique strength and talents of every student and each student is known and valued as an individual. An outstanding faculty ensures that all students receive the attention they need to grow as active, independent learners ready to take up the challenge of the future as global citizens. Nine Advanced Topics classes offered, a more indepth version of AP which prepares students for the AP exam. 100% of PDS graduates to on to college each year, many to highly selective institutions.
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Official information of Poughkeepsie Day School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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B+ Academics
B Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
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Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $28,600
# of Students: 210
Teacher:Student: 1:4
International Student: 3%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 60%
SAT: 1350/1600
#226
US Day School
Matriculation
Ranking University/College Students
#15 Cornell University 1
#21 Emory University 1
#33 University of Rochester 1
#41 Boston University 1
#47 Northeastern University 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1
#51 University of Miami 1
#57 George Washington University 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #35 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #37 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #38 Union College 1
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Sports (Total 8)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Ultimate Frisbee
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Ultimate Frisbee
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Arts (Total 6)
Music
Theater
Art History
Drawing
Photography
Portfolio
Music
Theater
Art History
Drawing
Photography
Portfolio
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs (Total 63)
A Cappella Singing
Academic World Quest
Chorus
Community Service
Costume Design
Creative Writing
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
GBSTA
Geography Bee
A Cappella Singing
Academic World Quest
Chorus
Community Service
Costume Design
Creative Writing
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
GBSTA
Geography Bee
Habitat for Humanity
Jazz Ensemble
Life Drawing
Literary Magazine
Math Games
Model Congress
Model UN
Music Ensembles
Music Ensembles
Newpaper
Peer Counseling
S.A.D.D.
Scottish Dancing
Shooting Tape
SOS (Planned Parenthood Peer Education)
Student Council
Studio Art
Vocal and Instrumental Lessons
Volleyball
Woodworking
Yearbook
Youth Against Discrimination Chorus
Costume Design
GBSTA
Geography Bee
Jazz Ensemble
Life Drawing
Math Games
Model Congress
Model UN
Newpaper
S.A.D.D.
Shooting Tape
Studio Art
Volleyball
Woodworking
Yearbook
A Cappella Singing
Academic World Quest
Community Service
Creative Writing
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Habitat for Humanity
Literary Magazine
Music Ensembles
Music Ensembles
Peer Counseling
Scottish Dancing
SOS (Planned Parenthood Peer Education)
Student Council
Vocal and Instrumental Lessons
Youth Against Discrimination
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Basic Info
Year Founded: 1934
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation
Application Info
Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 4927
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SSAT
Brief Reviews (Total 5)
3.0/ 5
Detailed Reviews (Total 0)
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