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School Overview

Founded in 1900, The Blake School is an independent, coeducational day school (pre-K-12) with campuses in Minneapolis, Hopkins and Wayzata. Blake provides a strong liberal arts education with a challenging curriculum that integrates academics, arts and athletics. Over 1,380 students attend Blake, coming from more than 56 Twin Cities' communities. Tuition: $13,000 - $21,600. Financial Aid: over $3.5 million awarded, need-based only.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$30215
Enrollment
1375
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
73%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$60 millions
AP
11
Average ACT Score
30
Class Size
15

Matriculation

(2013-2016)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 8
#2 Harvard College 3
#3 Yale University 14
#4 Columbia University 2
#4 Stanford University 7
#4 University of Chicago 13
LAC #1 Williams College 3
#7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3
#8 Duke University 2
#9 University of Pennsylvania 5
#10 Johns Hopkins University 6
#12 Dartmouth College 7
#14 Brown University 4
#15 Cornell University 8
#15 Vanderbilt University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 15
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 4
#18 Rice University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 4
#20 University of California: Berkeley 2
LAC #4 Bowdoin College 3
LAC #4 Middlebury College 5
LAC #4 Pomona College 6
LAC #4 Wellesley College 9
#21 Emory University 4
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 2
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 2
#23 University of Southern California 12
#26 University of Virginia 1
#27 Tufts University 6
#27 Wake Forest University 3
#29 University of Michigan 8
#30 Boston College 9
#32 New York University 11
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1
LAC #8 Carleton College 13
#41 Boston University 4
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#41 Tulane University 3
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 2
#47 Northeastern University 8
#51 University of Miami 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#52 University of Washington 2
#57 George Washington University 5
LAC #12 Vassar College 1
#61 Clemson University 2
#61 Purdue University 3
#61 Southern Methodist University 6
#66 Fordham University 3
LAC #14 Hamilton College 3
LAC #14 Harvey Mudd College 2
LAC #14 Smith College 2
LAC #14 Washington and Lee University 4
LAC #14 Wesleyan University 4
#72 American University 1
#72 Rutgers University 1
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 4
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 4
#82 Texas Christian University 4
#82 University of Iowa 1
#86 Marquette University 1
#86 University of Denver 13
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#89 University of San Diego 3
#89 University of Vermont 3
LAC #19 Colby College 9
LAC #19 Colgate University 2
#96 Florida State University 1
#99 Loyola University Chicago 2
LAC #23 Macalester College 2
LAC #23 Oberlin College 4
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #25 Bryn Mawr College 2
LAC #25 Colorado College 2
LAC #25 Kenyon College 3
LAC #29 Barnard College 2
LAC #29 Scripps College 2
LAC #32 Bucknell University 2
LAC #32 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #35 Mount Holyoke College 3
LAC #36 Pitzer College 2
LAC #38 Skidmore College 3
LAC #40 Whitman College 4
LAC #43 Occidental College 3
LAC #43 Trinity College 2
LAC #47 Connecticut College 2
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2013-2016 2012-2015 Total
All schools 256 252
#1 Princeton University 8 6 14
#2 Harvard College 3 5 8
#3 Yale University 14 10 24
#4 University of Chicago 13 10 23
#4 Stanford University 7 6 13
#4 Columbia University 2 2 4
#7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3 2 5
#8 Duke University 2 3 5
#9 University of Pennsylvania 5 6 11
#10 Johns Hopkins University 6 6 12
#12 Dartmouth College 7 5 12
#12 Northwestern University 8 8
#14 Brown University 4 5 9
#15 Vanderbilt University 1 2 3
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 15 11 26
#15 Cornell University 8 6 14
#18 University of Notre Dame 4 1 5
#18 Rice University 1 2 3
#20 University of California: Berkeley 2 2 4
#21 Emory University 4 5 9
#21 Georgetown University 4 4
#23 University of Southern California 12 13 25
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 2 2 4
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 2 2 4
#26 University of Virginia 1 1 2
#27 Tufts University 6 5 11
#27 Wake Forest University 3 1 4
#29 University of Michigan 8 7 15
#30 Boston College 9 11 20
#32 New York University 11 10 21
#33 University of Rochester 1 1
#34 College of William and Mary 1 1
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 1 2
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1 1
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1 2
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1 2
#41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12 16 28
#41 Boston University 4 4 8
#41 Tulane University 3 5 8
#47 Northeastern University 8 5 13
#47 Lehigh University 1 1
#51 University of Miami 1 1 2
#52 University of Washington 2 1 3
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 1 2
#57 George Washington University 5 7 12
#61 Syracuse University 2 2
#61 Southern Methodist University 6 4 10
#61 Purdue University 3 3 6
#61 Clemson University 2 2 4
#66 Fordham University 3 2 5
#72 American University 1 1 2
#72 Rutgers University 1 1 2
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 4 3 7
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 4 4
#82 University of Iowa 1 1 2
#82 Texas Christian University 4 4 8
#86 University of Denver 13 14 27
#86 Marquette University 1 3 4
#89 University of San Diego 3 2 5
#89 University of Vermont 3 1 4
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 1 2
#96 Florida State University 1 1 2
#99 Loyola University Chicago 2 2 4
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2013-2016 2012-2015 Total
All schools 112 113
#1 Williams College 3 3
#2 Amherst College 4 4
#3 Swarthmore College 4 3 7
#4 Middlebury College 5 5 10
#4 Bowdoin College 3 3 6
#4 Pomona College 6 7 13
#4 Wellesley College 9 10 19
#8 Carleton College 13 18 31
#9 Claremont McKenna College 2 1 3
#12 Haverford College 1 1
#12 Vassar College 1 1 2
#14 Washington and Lee University 4 1 5
#14 Smith College 2 1 3
#14 Hamilton College 3 1 4
#14 Harvey Mudd College 2 2 4
#14 Wesleyan University 4 6 10
#19 Colgate University 2 3 5
#19 Grinnell College 1 1
#19 Colby College 9 8 17
#23 Oberlin College 4 4 8
#23 Macalester College 2 3 5
#25 Colorado College 2 2
#25 Bates College 1 1
#25 Kenyon College 3 3 6
#25 Bryn Mawr College 2 1 3
#29 Barnard College 2 2 4
#29 Scripps College 2 2 4
#32 College of the Holy Cross 1 1 2
#32 Bucknell University 2 2 4
#35 Mount Holyoke College 3 4 7
#36 Pitzer College 2 1 3
#38 Skidmore College 3 1 4
#40 Dickinson College 1 1
#40 Whitman College 4 5 9
#43 Occidental College 3 1 4
#43 Trinity College 2 2 4
#45 Bard College 2 2
#47 Connecticut College 2 1 3
#47 Gettysburg College 1 1

Academics

AP

(11)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
European History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
European History
Statistics
Physics 1
Physics 2
Comparative Government and Politics
English Language and Composition
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Sports

(19)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Nordic Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Yoga
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(43)
Random Acts of Kindness
Quiz Bowl
Robotics
Science Bowl
Science Olympiad
Math Team
Random Acts of Kindness
Quiz Bowl
Robotics
Science Bowl
Science Olympiad
Math Team
Debate Team
Model United Nations
National Art Honor Society
Junior Achievement Club
Investment Club
Drama Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
Young Republicans Club
Asian Culture Club
Martha Bennett Gallery Curatorial Committee
Foobear
Book Club
DECA Club
ENKA Club
Best Tea Possible Club
Tea and Talk Club
Spectrum – Newspaper
Reflections – Yearbook
Mr. Gazette
Flash!
Community Service Board
Justice League
Challenge Success
Assembly Moderators
Admissions Ambassadors
LearningWorks
Bear to Bear Tutoring
Free the Children
Habitat for Humanity
Green Team
Blood Drive Club
CARE Club
Girl Up Club
She’s the First Club
Forum
Community Judiciary Board
Student Inter-Action Committee
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Contact Info

http://www.blakeschool.org
511 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403
952-988-3700
USattendance@blakeschool.org
Minnesota

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: PK-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1900
Campus Size: 72 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
School Code:
TOEFL: 4925
ISEE: 241635
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The Blake School/Upper School is Co-ed private day school located in Minnesota, US. It was founded 1900 , and currently has about 1375 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.blakeschool.org.
Does The Blake School/Upper School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Blake School/Upper School is offering 11 AP courses.

The Blake School/Upper School also have 73% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Blake School/Upper School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2013-2016, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Yale University, Columbia University and Stanford University.
What is the application requirement for The Blake School/Upper School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Blake School/Upper School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Blake School/Upper School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Blake School/Upper School in 2024 is $30,215 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at USattendance@blakeschool.org .
Where is The Blake School/Upper School located?
The Blake School/Upper School is located in the State of Minnesota of USA. The closest major city is Minneapolis, which is about 1 miles away from school. Most families can choose Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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Nearby City

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, located in Minnesota, forms the "Twin Cities" with nearby St. Paul. The city is known for its beautiful parks, lakes, and the scenic Mississippi River that runs through it. Minneapolis boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with landmarks such as the Walker Art Center, a renowned contemporary art museum, and the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, home to the iconic "Spoonbridge and Cherry" by Claes Oldenburg. The city also features a thriving arts district, numerous theaters, and diverse dining options, making it a hub for creativity and outdoor recreation.
Population (2022) 382,605
Cost of Living Higher than average 0%
Nearby Airport Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport
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