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St. Luke's School's mission is to offer an exceptional education that inspires a deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead.
We accomplish this through an effective balance of traditional education enhanced by a forward-thinking environment.
New ideas and concepts in education are embraced, risks are taken and educators and students have the freedom to explore what it means to learn and grow.
On our Hilltop, the community is diverse and friendly and the culture inclusive.
Acting, African American Literature, America in Film, American Literature, Art Practices: Senior Thesis, Biology, Calculus - Multivariable, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Civil Rights Movement, Classical Scholars Research, Computer Architecture, Computer Science I, Computer Science II, Engineering & Design, European History, Feminist Literature, French Language & Culture, Global Scholars Seminar, Government: Constitutional Law, Government: Legal Studies, Latin Literature, Literary Scholars Seminar, Literature of War, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Political Theory, Programming Languages, Shakespeare, Spanish Language & Culture, Statistics, STEM Scholars Seminar, United States History
Club or Organization: Admissions Ambassadors, Animation, App Development Club, Asian Affinity Group, b Kind Club, Building for Nonprofits, Chess Club, China Care, Climbing Club, Debate Club (Middle School), Debate Team (Upper School), Entrepreneurship Club, Feminism Club, Filling in the Blanks Club, Film Analysis, Finance Club, Gender & Sexuality Awareness (GSA), Honor Council, Human Rights Club, Investment Club, Le Cercle Francais, Literary Magazine-The Pendulum, Math Team, Model UN (Middle and Upper School), Music Club, Philosophy Club, School Newspaper-The Sentinel, Service Board, Stay Woke Club, Storm Sounds, Student Council (Middle and Upper School), Student Diversity Leadership Council, Support Our Soldiers, Sustainability Club, T1D Club, Think Pink-Cancer Awareness Club, Veterans Appreciation Club, W.I.S.E. (Women in Stem Education) Club, World Vision Club, Wrapped in Love Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: A Capella Choirs (Male & Female), Blues Band, Choir and Band, Drama (Middle and Upper School), Jazz Band, Radio Station-WSLX, Theater Tech
School Notes
Every school has its own personality. St. Luke's families say
there is a tangible warmth on our campus. The main entrance
captures the spirit of our wonderful community with two essential
plaques - a Henry James' quotation, set in stone in our Be Kind
Plaza, and our motto, inscribed over St. Luke's doorway: Enter to
Learn, Go Forth to Serve.
At St. Luke's, exceptional academics and strong community
connections are inextricable. Our alumni cite relationships with
teachers as the top value of their St. Luke's education, while
parents speak of the skills and responsiveness that distinguish our
faculty.
St. Luke's mission is an exceptional education that inspires a
deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to
serve, and the confidence to lead. St. Luke's Leading with Humanity
curriculum advances this mission by helping students develop
exceptional leadership abilities.
Many families are attracted to St. Luke's blend of traditional
education and forward-thinking environment. New ideas and concepts
in education are embraced and risks taken. Educators and students
have the freedom to explore what it means to learn and grow.
St. Luke's designLab offers "mastery" (moving forward as you
master concepts) engineering courses, a fully-equipped fabrication
lab, and school-wide, and design-thinking challenges. We also have
blended and online learning options and many project-based learning
experiences including a January Term where students step out of
traditional class routines to work full-time, in groups, on "real
world" problems.
Students appreciate the chance to try new things and maybe even
discover a new passion. We have an extensive visual and performing
arts program, and many opportunities for self-expression and
exploration.
St. Luke's has additional signature programs including
eighth-grade Declamations - a rite of passage where each student
immerses in a semester-long research project and presentation - and
our Upper School Scholars Program where seniors may apply to pursue
a year-long research initiative, ultimately presenting their
findings at our annual Scholars Symposium.
St. Luke's is a secular (non-religious), private day school
serving grades 5-12. Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, our school
attracts families from 30 towns throughout Connecticut and New
York. A combination of challenging academics and truly exceptional
community support distinguishes St. Luke's and encourages our
students to go above and beyond their own expectations. We offer an
inclusive environment where differences in race, culture, and
personal beliefs are embraced as assets that enhance
education.
St. Luke's School's tuition is approximately $53,710 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Luke's School?
The acceptance rate of St. Luke's School is 39%, which is lower than the national average of 69%. St. Luke's School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Connecticut with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Luke's School offer?
St. Luke's School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Luke's School?
The application deadline for St. Luke's School is Oct. 29 / Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Oct. 29 / Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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The average private school tuition in Fairfield County, CT is $23,662 for elementary schools and $33,984 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
