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Connecticut, USA
Saint Bernard School
Established: 1956
School Facts
School Description
SCHOOL PROFILESaint Bernard School is a private educational institution providing a challenging and comprehensive curriculum including Advanced Placement coursework and Early College Experience courses through local universities. In addition, the school boasts the most advanced mathematics department in eastern Connecticut.
FACILITIES
Saint Bernard’s campus recently upgraded its sports facilities and educational equipment. There are also science labs for classes like forensic science and a cloud Analysis Center used for digital education courses.
SPORTS AND ARTS
More than 95% of Saint Bernard students participate in at least one of 23 high school varsity sports. Students may also choose to take part in the concert choir and band, as well as pick from a wide-variety of clubs activities in visual art, choir, band, orchestra, strings, jazz, guitar, piano, drama and dance. The award-winning music department has performed at Disneyland, Times Square and Carnegie Hall.
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In 2015, the Saint Bernard Mock Trial Team was the regional champion, advancing to the second round of Civics First CT semi-finals. The school is also the only Catholic high school in the state of Connecticut with a competitive marching band.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Located 45 minutes from the city of Hartford, Uncasville, Connecticut is a charming village within the township of Montville. Home to the Mohegan Sun Arena, which hosts major concerts and live sporting events, Uncasville is also one and a half hours from Boston, three hours from New York City and not far from beaches along the Atlantic Ocean.
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- 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Grades at School
- 119 acres Campus Size
- 10% Percentage of International Students
Diploma Year Offered?
NoStudent Population
CoEd - School for both gendersTeacher/Student Ratio
1:10Average Class Size
19SAT Average
1180ACT Average
24.5English as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
YesFrench Immersion
NoAccepting Students in Grades
8, 9, 10, 11Ages Accepted
14-20ELTiS Minimum
227TOEFL Minimum
60TOEFL Junior Required
785Other - Eligibility Requirements?
Diploma is offered for students who attend 2+ yearsMore School Photos!
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