The Chapin School
New York, USA
A Finest School since 2012
Quality education for girls in an inner city context
The highlights of The Chapin School programme:
School Profile
Maria Bowen Chapin opened “Miss Chapin’s School for Girls and Kindergarten for Boys and Girls” in 1901. The school originally enrolled 78 students, who were taught by seven teachers. It developed from a small elementary school Chapin and Alice Wetmore founded in 1894 that was explicitly intended to prepare young girls for success at the Brearley School, which had been created 10 years earlier. Chapin ran the educational side of “Primary Classes for Girls” and Wetmore ran the business end. The two ended their partnership in 1901, and Miss Chapin’s School was born.
Chapin’s 802 students are split into three divisions: Lower School (kindergarten through grade 3), Middle School (grades 4 through 7), and Upper School (grades 8 through 12).
While the lower school program combines progressive and traditional characteristics, the upper school curriculum is considered to be a traditionally rigorous liberal arts program. There are multiple requirements, including at least one modern language and two years of Latin. The Latin requirement is fulfilled in the 7th and 8th grade, and not required for those joining the school past that. The languages offered in addition to Latin are Spanish, French, and Mandarin. The school focuses on advanced courses of their own design. Electives are called FOCUS courses, and are offered to students starting in 10th grade.
What makes The Chapin School one of the The World’s Finest Schools
Proud to meet the needs of girls
Chapin is a school that is designed to get the very best from the the girls that study there. They provide a safe place for girls grow, learn and flourish.
Based in tradition & moving with the times
Chapin is rightly proud of its history but have a program which is focused on helping their students become successful in their future.
Reasons to choose this school
Challenge & opportunity
If you a looking for an academically challenging yet supportive school for your daughter, Chapin may be the place for you. Teachers are committed and the the program is ambitious.
Continuous investment in staff & facilities
Significant facility upgrades have ensured that Chapin stays relevant and modern place of learning whilst investment in quality leadership results in a school which is focused on student success.
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Essential Information
Type: Private, day, college-preparatory
Motto: Fortiter et Recte (Bravely & Rightly)
Established: 1901
Grades: K–12
Gender: Girls
Student to teacher ratio: 7:1
Colors: Green and gold
Website: chapin.edu