Overview

Scattergood's academic program features an innovative, modified-block schedule, a laptop computer program, small, seminar-style classes, and an emphasis on experiential learning. Scattergood stresses its work program, strong opportunities in the arts, and a stimulating community life based on Quaker values. Outdoor activities, trips, athletics, and community service play an important role in school life. Scattergood's proximity to Iowa City, home of The University of Iowa, provides a wealth of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.
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Official information of Scattergood Friends School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B- Boarding
B+ Matriculation
B Academics
C Extracurricular activities
C Community
N/A Reviews
B Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $42,000
Day S. Tuition: $19,600
# of Students: 46
Teacher:Student: 1:3
International Student: 17%
AP Courses: 13
Endowment: $91,304/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 63%
SAT: 1230/1600
#213

US Boarding School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#68 Kalamazoo College 5
#72 Knox College 1
#72 Reed College 3
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#76 Allegheny College 1
#76 Willamette University 1
#81 Beloit College 1
#81 Earlham College 9
#81 Gustavus Adolphus College 1
#83 University of Iowa 10
#89 Howard University 1
LAC #18 Haverford College 1
#94 Augustana College 1
#97 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#100 Cornell College 1
#102 Hanover College 1
#102 Hollins University 1
#102 Hope College 1
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1
#107 Luther College 3
#111 Ohio Wesleyan University 2
#120 Hampshire College 5
#127 University of Oklahoma 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 3
#137 University of Kentucky 1
#145 Central College 1
#166 Virginia Commonwealth University 1
#182 Ohio University 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#219 Illinois State University 1
LAC #48 Whitman College 1
#285 University of Toledo 1
Antioch College 1
Calvin College 1
Cardinal Stritch University 1
Carroll College 1
Cazenovia College 1
College of the Atlantic 1
Dean College 1
Elmhurst College 1
Graceland University 1
Green Mountain College 2
Guilford College 1
Hilbert College 1
Iowa State University 3
Menlo College 1
Mills College 1
Mount Mercy University 1
New England College 1
North Central College 1
Northland College 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Oklahoma Wesleyan University 1
Otterbein University 1
Penn State University Park 1
Purdue University Fort Wayne 1
St. Mary's University of Minnesota 1
Trinity Christian College 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Northern Iowa 1
Warren Wilson College 7
York University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 13)
Biology
Calculus AB
Physics B
Spanish Language and Culture
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
Biology
Calculus AB
Physics B
Spanish Language and Culture
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
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Sports

(Total 10)
Basketball
Fencing
Soccer
Cross Country
Dance
Frisbee
Golf
Ice Hockey
Swimming
Yoga
Basketball
Fencing
Soccer
Cross Country
Dance
Frisbee
Golf
Ice Hockey
Swimming
Yoga
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 29)
Archery
Book Binding
Canoeing/Kayaking
Ceramics
Chorus
Cycling
Dance
Drama
Drawing
Drum Circle
Archery
Book Binding
Canoeing/Kayaking
Ceramics
Chorus
Cycling
Dance
Drama
Drawing
Drum Circle
Dulcimer Building
Farm Project
Fitness
Floor Hockey
Food Preservation
Glass Blowing
Hiking/Backpacking
Jogging/Running
Martial Arts
Peer Helpers
Photography
Sailboat Building
Service Learning
Student Ambassadors
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Wood Working
Writers Guild
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1890
Campus Size: 126 acres
Boarding Rate: 86%
Religious Affiliation: Quaker

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL,SLEP

Brief Reviews

(Total 4)

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 1)
Recommended
C 5.0 (6 reviews)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Scattergood Friends School

01.
Tell me a bit about Scattergood Friends School.
Scattergood Friends School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Chicago, Iowa, US. It was founded 1890 , and currently has about 46 students, 17.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.scattergood.org.
02.
Does Scattergood Friends School have rigorous academic requirements?
Scattergood Friends School is offering 13 AP courses.

Scattergood Friends School also have 63% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Scattergood Friends School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2016-2019, some students attended Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University, Wake Forest University, Syracuse University and Kalamazoo College.
04.
What is the application requirement for Scattergood Friends School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Scattergood Friends School’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 Scattergood Friends School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Scattergood Friends School in 2024 is $42,000 , 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 admissions@scattergood.org .
06.
Where is Scattergood Friends School located?
Scattergood Friends School is located in the State of Iowa of USA. The closest major city is Chicago, which is about 190 miles away from school. Most families can choose O‘Hare International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Scattergood Friends School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Scattergood Friends School’s official site: http://www.scattergood.org or call them at (319) 643-7628.
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The closest major city is Chicago. You can find out more schools near Chicago here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Scattergood Friends School?
The overall rating for Scattergood Friends School is B-.

The section ratings of Scattergood Friends School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
C for Community
N/A for Students and Parents reviews
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