SCHOOL PROFILE

Accreditation and Membership  Aiken Preparatory School is dually accredited by The Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).Memberships include the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), Palmetto Association of Independent Schools (PAIS), Southern Association of College and Schools (SACS) and the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).

Description  Founded in 1916 by Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock, Aiken Preparatory School enrolls 150 college-bound students in preschool through grade 12. Aiken Preparatory School is committed to providing a challenging yet nurturing learning environment for a diverse student population. Through both innovative and traditional programs, as well as the careful selection of our faculty, we equip our students for the challenges of college studies and life-long learning.

Head of School Deborah Taussig-Boehner came to Aiken Preparatory School in April of 2002. She attended Syracuse University where she earned a B.S. in Secondary Education and an M.A. in Consumer Studies. Before assuming the Head of School title at Aiken Preparatory School, she was an Assistant Dean at the University of South Carolina-Aiken.

Faculty Aiken Prep has a faculty and staff of 40 full-time and part-time men and women. Forty percent of the administrative and teaching faculty hold advanced degrees. Throughout the school we maintain a ratio of 7 students to 1 faculty member. (7:1)

Facilities Aiken Prep is located on 12 acres in historic downtown Aiken. The main building holds administrative offices and grades 1-12, as well as the library and technology labs. It also contains 3 science labs and a small auditorium used primarily for the lower school. There are separate cottages for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, art, and band. Aiken Prep also has a gymnasium, playing fields, and tennis courts.

Admission Aiken Prep enrolls college-bound boys and girls who are bright and talented, possess good character, and are willing to engage their own intellectual curiosity in a rigorous academic environment. Admission requires all candidates to have good academic records, recommendations, an on-campus interview, and admission testing for entrance evaluation.

Financial Aid Financial aid is based on need, which is determined by the School and Student Service for Financial Aid of Princeton, NJ.

Weighted Courses Advanced Placement courses, which are shown on the transcript as AP, can be taken in the junior year or senior year. College Preparatory (CP) and Honors (H) courses are available in grades 9 through 12. Listed are the courses currently offered to Aiken Prep students:

Graduation Requirements

Twenty-four credits (as listed below) are required for the graduating class of 2010.

Annual offerings are selected by the school based upon the academic requirements of currently enrolled students. CP and honors courses are also available to 8th grade.

Students must also complete 20 hours of community service per year of enrollment in Aiken Prep’s High School program.

2009 Graduating Class SAT/ACT Averages

2008 Graduating Class SAT/ACT Averages

2005-2009 Cumulative College Acceptance Record

One hundred percent of Aiken Preparatory School graduates are accepted into college. Recent graduates have been offered admission at the following colleges and universities:

Aiken Preparatory School embraces a doctrine of fairness and nondiscrimination in all of its policies and practices, as well as in every aspect of school life.