Grades: PK - 12
School Type: Private
Student Enrollment: 701
Students Per Teacher: 19
This school really is a great school. Though there are quite a few things I'd like to change in the school, many are being changed and these changes will hopefully take place during the 2008-2009 year. I cannot imagine being anywhere else. The girls are a gennerally decent group of girls, the teachers
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(highlights: Ms. Ameisen, Madame deBoissesson, Ms. Angst, Mr. Walker, Ms. Tozer.) are typically more than just teachers, but friends and advisors. With the coming of the new athletic building, the renewed excitement for Baldwin athletics is exciting! Our academics are superior, our colligieate choices are top-notch to ivy league, our grades and typical performances of any task are fantastic because of the Baldwin girl's spirit, determination, intelligence, athleticism, kindness, passion, and creativity. (Sorry that wasn't worded well! I'm tired!) We work hard and strive for greatness. That is what makes us the top Pa. girls independent school. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/27/08
The strength of this school's traditional academic program is superior. Art, music and sports in which over 90% of the girls participate create multidimensional students. Students learn to take responsibility for handling their academic program gradually as they advance through the levels. The uniquely
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diverse student body is supported by a group a involved and compassionate parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/25/07
Baldwin was a wonderful place for our daughter. Girls at Baldwin are encouraged to experiment, to challenge themselves, to grow in intellectual and emotional ways. Although Baldwin is small, especially compared to some of the other independent schools in the area, it never seemed limited to us. The
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school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, and while it has perhaps fewer curricular options than some of its larger peers (just three foreign languages, for example), this is because Baldwin is committed to maintaining the programs it does offer at the highest level. Our daughter went on to Yale, where she found that Baldwin had more than prepared her for college-level work -- she was, in fact, shocked at the poor level of her classmates' preparation, particularly in English and writing. We were thrilled with our daughter's experience at Baldwin. It is a truly wonderful place. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/05
I have been a parent of two students for three years. Thus far, the teachers and curriculum are excellent. Academics are top. Teachers have maintained open lines of communication. However, I have not always had success with some of the administration re: healthy food in cafeteria & bookstore, as well
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as call backs from phone inquiries. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/04
Top of the line in all aspects, my child is now in her last year, and I don't think there's any better.
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/03
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| Arts |
Art |
| Music |
Choral, Music, Music Theory, Music |
| Computer Science |
Computer Science |
| Vocational Education |
Culinary Arts, Health, Phys Ed |
| Fine Arts |
Drama |
| Science |
Environmental Science |
| Special Education |
Learning Differences |
| English |
Literature |
| Advanced Placement |
Science, Social Studies |
*The resources listed are programs that the institution is staffed to support. Staffing for a program does not guarantee that it will be offered. This content is provided by the institution and may be incomplete. The institution may offer programs not listed here. Please contact the school directly for additional details.
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
- general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
- specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
- creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
- leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
- visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
- psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Average Listing Price:
(week ending Oct 8)
$1,263,342
-3.3%
(prior month)
Median Sales Price:
(quarter ending Sep '08)
$825,000
60.2%
(prior quarter)
Average Price/Sqft:
(quarter ending Sep '08)
$254
12.4%
(prior quarter)
Bryn Mawr schools — Baldwin School is located at 701 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr PA 19010. 701 Montgomery Ave is in the 19010 ZIP code in Bryn Mawr, PA Baldwin School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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