School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
A+
Matriculation
A+
Academics
A+
Extracurriculars
A-
Geo & Community
A+
Reviews
B
The mission of the Spence School is to educate girls and young women to the highest academic and personal standards necessary for responsible, effective citizenship and for the successful pursuit of higher education. The school is committed to the rigorous study of the liberal arts and sciences appropriate to Grades K through 12. The development of high standards and character is considered as important as achievement in academic areas. The school integrates visual and performing arts, and athletics, both within its academic program and as extracurricular activities. The school creates an environment that fosters the growth of self-confidence, instills the joy of learning, develops the skills of leadership in every student and prepares its graduates intellectually and emotionally for the future. The school is committed to preparing its students for full participation in a diverse and changing world. Believing in the importance of strong traditions, the school also looks to the future and adapts its educational programs to meet the needs of its students, while remaining centered on a curriculum that provides preparation for college as well as "for life."
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$68,480
Enrollment
804
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$5 million
Average SAT Score
1432
Average ACT Score
32
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2023-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 + |
| #2 | Columbia University | 1 + |
| #2 | Harvard College | 1 + |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 + |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 + |
| #6 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 1 + |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 + |
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Academics
Sports
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Badminton
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Badminton
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Squash
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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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Afro-Latina Alliance at Spence (ALAS)
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American Sign Language (ASL) Club
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Art History Club
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Asian Affinity
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Books of Our Kind (BOOK)
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Banana Splits
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Afro-Latina Alliance at Spence (ALAS)
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American Sign Language (ASL) Club
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Art History Club
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Asian Affinity
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Books of Our Kind (BOOK)
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Banana Splits
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Booster
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Boutique Club
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Caring for Kids with Cancer
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Change Through Sports
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Chess Club
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Choreography Club
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Civics Club
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Classics Club
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Community Service
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Computing Team
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Crafts Club
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Debate
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Developing Nation Community Service Club
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EconomX
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Equity Council
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eVoice
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Film Club
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FinTech Club
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Girl Up
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Grassroots
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Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
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Highlighting the Hidden
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Homework Helpers
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Jewish Culture Club (JCC)
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Junior State of America (JSA)
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Let’s Erase the Stigma (LETS)
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Little Sisters of the Assumption (LSA)
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Math Team
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Middle Eastern
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Northern African
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and Muslim Affinity (MENA)
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Microfinance
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Mock Trial
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Model Congress
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Model UN
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Multiracial Affinity
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Neurodiversity Alliance
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New Tunes
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Peer Tutors
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PERIOD.
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Red Door
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Robotics Team
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Science Team
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SCRAWL (Spence Creatives’
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Readers’
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Artists’
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and Writers’ League)
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SEED (Students for Ethical Environmental Difference)
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Sketch Comedy Club
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SMAC (Spence’s Multicultural Awareness Coalition)
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Spence Business Club
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Spence Business Organization
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Spence Women in Agriculture and Gardening Club (SWAG)
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SpenceHacks
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Stock Market Club
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Student Council
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Sustainability through Fashion
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SWAN (Spence Women’s Action Network)
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SWIM (Spence Women in Motorsport)
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The Nucleus
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The Voice
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Triple Trio
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Walking Club
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Women in Computer Science
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Yearbook
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and Young Sages (DOROT).
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Arts
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Ceramics
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Painting
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Photography
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Portfolio
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Printmaking
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Sculpture
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Ceramics
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Painting
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Photography
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Portfolio
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Printmaking
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Spence School
Tell me a bit about The Spence School.
The Spence School is All-girls private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1892 , and currently has about 804 students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.spenceschool.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.spenceschool.org.
Does The Spence School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Spence School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Spence School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 4.93% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 36.81% go to top 25, and about 27.83% 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 The Spence School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Spence 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 The Spence School?
The day tuition for The Spence School in 2024 is
$68,480 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@spenceschool.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@spenceschool.org .
Where is The Spence School located?
The Spence School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is The Spence School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Spence School is among the most popular schools, within top 373 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Spence School has been favorited by 42 users.
Also The Spence School has been favorited by 42 users.
How do I complete an application for The Spence School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Spence School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Spence School’s official site: http://www.spenceschool.org or call them at 212-289-5940.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Spence School’s official site: http://www.spenceschool.org or call them at 212-289-5940.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Spence School?
Yes, here are few:
Convent Of The Sacred Heart Elementary School, Dalton School and Nightingale-Bamford School.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Spence School?
The overall rating for The Spence School is A+.
The section ratings of The Spence School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Spence School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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