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Deborah Taussig-Boehner
Head of School |
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Susan Player
College Counselor |
James "Buddy" May
Dean of Students |
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Monica Maldonado |
Rob Harrington
Director of Alumni Relations |
SCHOOL PROFILE
Mission: Founded in 1916, Aiken Preparatory School is a dynamic, engaged community of learners serving students in 3K through 12th grade. We provide a globally competitive college preparatory education within a culture of personal responsibility, integrity and respect for others. Working in partnership with families, we challenge and support our students to discover their strengths and realize their fullest potential as humanitarians, scholars, athletes and artists. Through individual attention, innovative programs, interdisciplinary and authentic experiences that go beyond the classroom, we develop the whole child for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service.
Historic, Independent, Compassionate, Diverse, Progressive. This is Aiken Prep.
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.
Faculty Aiken Prep has a faculty and staff of 43 full-time and part-time men and women. Forty-seven percent of the professional staff hold advanced degrees.
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. 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. Applications are available on-line at www.nais.org.
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 8 through12. Listed are the courses offered to Aiken Prep students. Select courses are offered on a rotating basis:
| Pre-Algebra CP/H | Global Studies I CP/H | French I CP/H |
| Algebra I CP/H | Global Studies IICP/H | French II CP/H |
| Intermediate Algebra CP | World History CP/H | French III CP/H |
| Geometry CP/H | U.S. History CP/H | French IV CP/H |
| Advanced Algebra CP | Government CP/H | Spanish I CP/H |
| Algebra II CP/H | Economics CP/H | Spanish IICP/H |
| Pre-Calculus CP/H | 21st Century Topics CP/H | Spanish III CP/H |
| Statistics CP/H | Sociology CP/H | Spanish IV CP/H |
| Calculus II H/AP | Psychology CP/H | Spanish v H/AP |
| Literature and Composition CP/H | Physical Science CP/H | Art Exploration CP/H |
| Advanced Literature CP | Biology I CP/H | Art Portfolio H |
| American Literature CP/H | Biology II H/AP | Beginning Band CP/H |
| World Literature CP/H | Chemistry CP/H | Concert Band CP/H |
| British Literature CP/H | Physics CP/H | Yearbook CP/H |
| English Literature AP | Chemistry II H/AP | Theater Arts CP/H |
| Senior Project H | Environmental Science CP/H | Physical Education CP |
| Public Speaking H | High Tech Science CP/H | Computer Science CP/H |
Graduation Requirements
Twenty-four credits (as listed below) are required for the graduating class of 2010.
| Subject | Credits Required | Subject | Credits Required |
| English: | 4 Credits | Foreign Language: | 3 Credits |
| Social Studies: | 3 Credits | (in same foreign language) | |
| Mathematics: | 4 Credits | Public Speaking: | ½ Credit |
| Science: | 4 Credits | Senior Project: | ½ Credit |
| Elective Courses: | 4 Credits | Physical Education: | 1 Credit |
Annual offerings are selected by the school based upon the academic requirements of currently enrolled students.
Students must also complete 20 hours of community service per year of enrollment in Aiken Prep’s High School program.
2010 Graduating Class SAT/ACT Averages
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2010 College Bound SAT Scores |
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| 2010 Graduating Class | Reading | Writing | Math | Total (change from 09) |
| National All Schools | 501 | 516 | 492 | 1509 (n/c) |
| South Carolina All Schools | 484 | 495 | 468 | 1447 (-5) |
| South Carolina Independent Schools | 511 | 514 | 503 | 1528 (+20) |
| Aiken County Public | 491 | 506 | 467 | 1463 (-14) |
 Aiken Prep (100% scores reported) |
545 | 542 | 545 | 1632 (+23) |
Aiken Prep's scores ranged from a low of 1210 to a high of 2160.
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ACT Averages: 2010 Graduating Class |
Composite Scores |
| National | 21.00 |
| South Carolina | 20.00 |
| Aiken County | 19.70 |
| Aiken Prep (All Seniors) |
23.25 |
| Enrolled APS Prior to 6th Grade |
24.17 |
Aiken Prep's scores ranged from a low of 19 to a high of 31.
2005-2010 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 Technical College | Georgia Tech | Texas Christian University |
| Anderson University | Hampden-Sydney College | Texas Tech University |
| Auburn University | Iowa State University | The Citadel |
| Augusta State University | King College | Tulane University |
| Chadron State College | Lander University | University of Alabama |
| Charleston Southern University | Lees McRae College | University of Arizona |
| Clemson University | New Mexico Junior College | University of California-Los Angeles |
| Clemson University Honors College | Newberry College | University of California-San Diego |
| Coastal Carolina | NY Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts | University of Georgia |
| College of Charleston | NYU, Tisch School of the Arts | University of South Carolina-Aiken |
| Columbia College | North Greenville University | University of South Carolina-Columbia |
| Converse College | Oklahoma Panhandle University | University of South Carolina-Columbia Honors |
| DeSales University | Oxford College at Emory | University of Tennessee |
| Emerson College | Parsons College | U.S. Naval Academy |
| Emory University | Ringling College of Art and Design | Virginia Tech |
| Francis Marion University | Savannah College of Art and Design | Winthrop University |
| Gardener Webb University | School of Visual Arts | Wofford College |
| Georgia Southern | Stanford University | |
| Georgia State University | Texas A&M University |
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.