Agnes Irwin School
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| The Agnes Irwin School | |
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| Rosemont, Pennsylvania, United States | |
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| Type | All-Girls' |
| Religious affiliation(s) | nonsectarian |
| Established | 1869 |
| Head of School | Dr. Mary Seppala |
| Enrollment | 665 |
| Average class size | 12-16 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7 to 1 |
| Campus | suburban |
| Color(s) | blue and gold |
| Athletics conference | Inter-Academic League |
| Average SAT scores | 2015 |
| Website | Agnes Irwin School |
The Agnes Irwin School is an all-girls', non-sectarian, day school for students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The School has been a leader in girls' education since 1869, when it was founded by Agnes Irwin in Philadelphia. Irwin, a great-great-granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin, later became the first dean of Radcliffe College. In 1933, the campus moved to Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, and then to its present location in Rosemont in 1961.
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[edit] Location
The campus, in Rosemont, 10 miles (16 km) west of Philadelphia and two miles (3 km) from Exit 13 on Rte. 476 (the Blue Route), borders Villanova University and is just minutes from Bryn Mawr College.
[edit] Campus
The eighteen-acre campus in a suburban setting includes a self-contained Lower School with its own gym, dining room, library, and arts, science and music rooms. The Middle School, Upper School, Arts and Science Center, Libraries, and Gym/Fitness Center are interconnected buildings. The campus also features five tennis courts, three playing fields, three playgrounds and an outdoor dining area.
[edit] Enrollment
- PreK-12: 665
- Lower School (PreK-Grade 4): 220
- Middle School (Grades 5-8): 219
- Upper School (Grades 9-12): 241
- Average class size: 10-16
[edit] Diversity
Students of minority ethnic groups represent 19% of the student body. More than fifty girls have parents for whom English is a second language. The school is not religiously associated, and all faiths are honored and respected. A multicultural board has been formed to promote diversity in the school; it is made up of elected members who discuss methods they can use to resolve racial conflicts in school and society.
[edit] Academics
Agnes Irwin offers a rigorous liberal arts program. Upper School requirements include English (4 years), History, Math, Science and Language (3 years), Arts (1 year), Community Service and Physical Education. Academic profile for the Class of 2006 includes: SATs: Verbal-655, Writing-671, Math-661; 28% honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program; 61% taking 5 or more AP’s and honored by the AP Scholars Program; 50% enrolled in AP math and/or science; 21% were recruited for college athletics. Agnes Irwin is consistently ranked among the best schools in the Philadelphia area.[1][2]
[edit] Administration
- Anne Weeks - Director of Upper School
- Lynne Myavec - Director of Middle School
- Donna Lindner - Director of Lower School
- Kim Beamon - Director of Student Support Services
- Wanda M. Odom - Director of Marketing & Communications
- Tom Weissert - Director of Technology
- Sally Keidel - Director of Admission and Financial Aid
- Deanna W. Mayer - Dean of Students
- Kevin McCullough - Director of Finance and Facilities
- Connie McEvoy - Director of College Counseling
- Sheila Pauley - Director of Athletics
- Margaret Welsh - Director of Development
[edit] Tuition
- Pre-K $17,850
- Kindergarten $19,490
- Grades 1-4 $20,200
- Grades 5-8 $23,060
- Grades 9-12 $27,300
Additional costs include uniforms, textbooks, and lunch (optional).
[edit] Scholarships
Over $1.5 million in scholarships is distributed annually to 17% of the girls in K-12 who demonstrate financial need. Approximately 50% is dedicated to Upper School girls, 30% to Middle, and 20% to Lower. The average award is $12,000.
[edit] Transportation
Twenty school districts provide free bus transportation to Agnes Irwin. In addition, the school is located within a mile of the Villanova stations for the SEPTA Regional Rail Paoli/Thorndale Line and the Norristown High Speed Line.
[edit] Extracurricular
Thirteen varsity sports including basketball, crew, cross-country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball. Performing arts include dance, drill team, choral and instrumental groups and dramatic and musical productions. Visual Arts include studio art, ceramics, photography and media arts. There is an active Community Service program and an incredible amount of clubs.
[edit] Accreditation and associations
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools, National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, Cum Laude Society, Multicultural Resource Center, National Association of Independent Schools.
[edit] Notable alumnae
- Caroline Furness Jayne, ethnologist
- Karen Hepp (1989), news anchor/reporter
- Tory Burch (1984), fashion designer
- Pat McPherson (1953), executive officer of the American Philosophical Society, former vice president of the Mellon Foundation, former president of Bryn Mawr College
- Betty Shellenberger (1939), one of the members of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame
- Dorothy Harrison Eustis (1904), established The Seeing Eye, an organization dedicated to training guide dogs to help the blind
- Agnes Repplier (did not graduate), Essayist
[edit] Summer session
Summer Session is a summer camp run by the Agnes Irwin School from mid-June through late July for boys and girls aged 4 through 18. This camp offers both academic courses for credit and other various classes such as art and sports. Children can enroll for a full day (9:00 to 5:30) or for each class individually. There is also an optional lunch program. Each class is taught by professional artists, instructors, or teachers.
[edit] References
- ^ Haas, Timothy, ed. (September 2006). "Top Schools: 2006". phillymag.com. http://www.phillymag.com/articles/philadelphia_magazine_top_schools_2006/. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
- ^ Haas, Timothy (September 2008). "Class Act". phillymag.com. http://www.phillymag.com/articles/class_acts/. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
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