School Overview
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Matriculation
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Ravenscroft School is a co-educational college preparatory day school, grades pre-Kindergarten
through grade 12, located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
through grade 12, located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$33,115
Enrollment
1250
International Students
2%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$28 million
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1295
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
12
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #2 | Columbia University | 1 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 1 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
| #9 | Duke University | 3 |
| #9 | Northwestern University | 1 |
| Art #9 | Pratt Institute | 1 |
| #14 | Vanderbilt University | 1 |
| #14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 |
| #17 | Rice University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2022) Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(19)|
Chinese Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Cybersecurity
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Statistics
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Business and Personal Finance
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European History
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Human Geography
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Psychology
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Art History
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports
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Baseball
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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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Football
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Baseball
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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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Football
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Golf
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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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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Bibliomania
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Nevarmore (Student Newspaper)
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Chinese Culture Club
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Quill & Scroll (Journalism Honor Society)
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Corvus (Yearbook) Ragin' Ravens
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Diversity Club RavensBuild (Habitat for Humanity)
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Bibliomania
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Nevarmore (Student Newspaper)
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Chinese Culture Club
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Quill & Scroll (Journalism Honor Society)
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Corvus (Yearbook) Ragin' Ravens
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Diversity Club RavensBuild (Habitat for Humanity)
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ECO - Environmental Conservation Organization Rhythm and Poetry
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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International Thespian Society (Honor Society)
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Youth and Government
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Journalism Club
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St. Baldrick's Club
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Key Club and Student Government Association (SGA)
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Arts
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Chamber Ensemble
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Choral
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Dance
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Drama
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Music Theory
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Play Production
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Chamber Ensemble
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Choral
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Dance
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Drama
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Music Theory
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Play Production
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Production
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Stagecraft
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String
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Wind Symphony
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Art History
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Photography
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Photography Portfolio
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Studio Art
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Art
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Ravenscroft School
Tell me a bit about Ravenscroft School.
Ravenscroft School is Co-ed private day school located in North Carolina, US. It was founded 1862 , and currently has about 1250 students, 2.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ravenscroft.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ravenscroft.org.
Does Ravenscroft School have rigorous academic requirements?
Ravenscroft School is offering 19 AP courses.
In recent years, 29 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Ravenscroft School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
In recent years, 29 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Ravenscroft School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Ravenscroft School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 16.41% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4.69% go to top 25, and about 2.34% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Ravenscroft School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Ravenscroft School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Ravenscroft School?
The day tuition for Ravenscroft School in 2024 is
$33,115 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 admissions@ravenscroft.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@ravenscroft.org .
Where is Ravenscroft School located?
Ravenscroft School is located in the State of North Carolina of USA. The closest major city is Raleigh, which is about 7 miles away from school. Most families can choose Raleigh-Durham International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Ravenscroft School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Ravenscroft School is among the most popular schools, within top 319 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Ravenscroft School has been favorited by 55 users.
Also Ravenscroft School has been favorited by 55 users.
How do I complete an application for Ravenscroft School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Ravenscroft School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Ravenscroft School’s official site: http://www.ravenscroft.org or call them at 919-847-0900.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Ravenscroft School’s official site: http://www.ravenscroft.org or call them at 919-847-0900.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Ravenscroft School?
Yes, here are few:
Saint Mary's School, North Raleigh Christian Academy and St. Davids School.
The closest major city is Raleigh. You can find out more schools near Raleigh here.
The closest major city is Raleigh. You can find out more schools near Raleigh here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Ravenscroft School?
The overall rating for Ravenscroft School is A-.
The section ratings of Ravenscroft School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Ravenscroft School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, is renowned for its prestigious universities, including North Carolina State University. Together with Chapel Hill and Durham, it forms the Research Triangle, a hub for technology and academic research. The city is home to historic landmarks like the North Carolina State Capitol, a Greek Revival-style building from the 19th century, featuring a statue of George Washington dressed as a Roman general in its rotunda. Raleigh’s blend of educational institutions, cultural attractions, and vibrant tech industry makes it a dynamic and growing city.
Population (2022)
392,552
Cost of Living
Lower than average 4%
Nearby Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
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