School Overview
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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.
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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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$34,985
Enrollment
394
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
81%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:11
AP
15
Average SAT Score
1102
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
18
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2020-2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #2 | Harvard College | 1 + |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 + |
| LAC #2 | Amherst College | 1 + |
| #14 | Brown University | 1 + |
| #14 | Vanderbilt University | 1 + |
| #14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 + |
| LAC #3 | Swarthmore College | 1 + |
| #17 | Cornell University | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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European History
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Psychology
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United States History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Sports
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Alpine Skiing
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Alpine Skiing
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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All Things Considered
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American Sign Language
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Art Club
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Black Student Union (BSU)
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Book Club
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Bowling Club
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All Things Considered
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American Sign Language
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Art Club
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Book Club
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Bowling Club
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Business Club
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CAPE (Environment)
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Catherine McAuley Club
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Crafting for a Cause
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Creative Writing Club
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Debate Team
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DICE (Diversity Inclusion Culture Equity)
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Drama Club
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Engineering Team
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Fashion Club
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French Club
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Health & Wellness Club
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Irish Club
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Italian Club
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Key Club
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Latin Club
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Lauralton Hall United Percussion Ensemble
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Mock Trial
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Model UN / LH Legislative Assembly
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Morgan’s Message x L.E.T.S.
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Polish Club
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Red Cross Club
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Rowing Club
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Science Club
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Spanish Club (I & II)
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Spirit Club
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French National Honor Society
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Latin National Honor Society
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Spanish National Honor Society
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National Honor Society
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Arts
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Choir
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Music
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Theater
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Vocal
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Graphic Design
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Illustration
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Choir
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Music
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Theater
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Vocal
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Graphic Design
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Illustration
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Portfolio
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Lauralton Hall
Tell me a bit about Lauralton Hall.
Lauralton Hall is All-girls private day school located in 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.
For more official information, please visit https://www.lauraltonhall.org.
Does Lauralton Hall have rigorous academic requirements?
Lauralton Hall is offering 15 AP courses.
Lauralton Hall also have 81% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Lauralton Hall also have 81% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Lauralton Hall students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2024, some students attended Harvard College, Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, Amherst College and Brown University.
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, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Lauralton Hall?
The day tuition for Lauralton Hall in 2024 is
$34,985 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at kshine@lauraltonhall.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at kshine@lauraltonhall.org .
Where is Lauralton Hall located?
Lauralton Hall is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Lauralton Hall on the 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.
Also Lauralton Hall has been favorited by 8 users.
How do I complete an application for 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.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Lauralton Hall’s official site: https://www.lauraltonhall.org or call them at 203-877-2786.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Lauralton Hall?
Yes, here are few:
Boys And Girls Village Day School, Hope Academy and St. Vincent's Special Needs Ser.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Lauralton Hall?
The overall rating for Lauralton Hall is B-.
The section ratings of Lauralton Hall are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Lauralton Hall are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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