Type
Boarding and Day
School
The Pennington School
Siviq Rank#75Boarding and Day
Boarding and Day20 AP Courses
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
The Pennington School 2025-2026 college counseling profile describes a grades 9-12 upper school with 445 students: 319 day students and 126 boarding students. The curriculum includes Honors and AP courses; the AP course list contains 20 AP-designated offerings. Reported testing averages are SAT total 1253 and ACT composite 29. The school does not rank students and applies an additional one-third grade point for Honors and AP courses.
College Counseling
College/university representatives may schedule visits through the College Counseling Office.
Advanced Coursework
Honors and Advanced Placement courses are available; Cum Laude Society inducts the top ten percent of the senior class by GPA.
Matriculation Notes
100% of Pennington’s 2025 graduates are attending four-year institutions; matriculation list covers 2021-2025.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
25th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 25% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
67th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 67% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
33rd percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 33% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
20th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 20% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
22nd percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 22% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
50th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 50% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 9-12
- Residential Enrollment
- 126
- Day Enrollment
- 319
Profile
Admissions
- Applicants
- 800
- Matriculated
- 137
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 20
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,253
- Average ACT
- 29
Profile
Student Body
- Countries Represented
- 40
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 31%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- The Pennington School does not rank its students.
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- At the conclusion of each academic year, grade point averages are calculated by assigning numerical points to each letter grade based on a 4.0 scale. Honors and AP courses receive an additional one-third extra point.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- The School does not volunteer suspension/probation infractions, but reports specified suspensions/probations if asked and notifies colleges of separation after applications are submitted.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$75,161,118
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$792,760
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$41,087,564
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$92,332
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
William S. Hawkey
Credentials listed: BS, MEd, PhD.
Robert E. Martini Associate Head of School
Chadwick A. Bridges
Credentials listed: BA, MSEd.
Head of Upper School
Scott E. Peeler
Credentials listed: AB, MA.
Upper School Dean of Students
Samantha Stern-Leaphart
Credentials listed: BA, MA, MSEd.
Institutional
Contacts
Dean of College Counseling
Adam M. Materasso
Credentials listed: BA, MA.
Senior Associate Director of College Counseling
Scott M. Doughty
Credentials listed: BAES.
Associate Director of College Counseling
Sarah K. Zoll
Credentials listed: BA, MA.
Associate Director of College Counseling, Edmund V. Cervone Center for Learning
Kerri D. Ward
Credentials listed: BA, JD.
College Counseling Assistant
Jennifer Roberts
Named contact for scheduling college representative visits; credentials listed: BA.
The Pennington School
The Pennington School
General school contact line from footer.
Institutional
Accreditations
Listed under Accreditation and Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools
Listed under Accreditation and Memberships
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
Listed under Accreditation and Memberships
National Association of College Admission Counseling
Listed under Accreditation and Memberships
New Jersey Association of College Admission Counseling
Listed under Accreditation and Memberships
Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling
Listed under Accreditation and Memberships
Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools
Listed under Accreditation and Memberships
Cum Laude Society
Listed under Accreditation and Memberships
The College Board
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
311170
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
The Pennington School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pennington School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for The Pennington School.
How many students are enrolled at The Pennington School?
The current school profile reports about 445 students enrolled at The Pennington School.
What grades does The Pennington School offer?
The Pennington School currently reports serving grades 9-12.
Is The Pennington School a day school or a boarding school?
The Pennington School is a private school.
Does The Pennington School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 20 AP courses at The Pennington School.
Which colleges show up most often for The Pennington School?
The current school profile highlights American University as one of the top reported college destinations for The Pennington School.
What is The Pennington School’s mission?
Pennington’s stated mission is to develop individual excellence in all of its students.
What does Pennington require for graduation?
Students need 20 credits, including English, math, history/social studies, science, world language, religion/ethics, arts, technology, health, and public speaking requirements.
What distinctive programs are listed at Pennington?
The profile lists an Applied Science Certificate in Computer Science, Innovation, and Engineering; a Global Studies Certificate Program; and the Edmund V. Cervone Center for Learning.
What kinds of activities and athletics does Pennington offer?
Student life includes 21 varsity sports, 42 athletic teams, and 90+ student-led clubs across areas like arts, humanities, culture, identity, STEM, and special interests.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Applicants • More normalized profile fields |
| About Us - The Pennington School www.pennington.org/about-us | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | AP Courses • Applicants • Average Class Size • Enrollment • Faculty Count • Founded Year • Grades Served • Matriculated • Receiving Financial Aid |
| Counseling Program and Services - The Pennington School www.pennington.org/about-us/counseling-program-and-services | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Grades Served |
| College Counseling - The Pennington School www.pennington.org/academics/college-counseling | Official Profile Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Grades Served |
| Private School | Pennington NJ | The Pennington School www.pennington.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Average Class Size • Countries Represented • Honors Program • Student-Teacher Ratio |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.pennington.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.pennington.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.pennington.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.pennington.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics - The Pennington School | www.pennington.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.pennington.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.pennington.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.pennington.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling - The Pennington School | www.pennington.org/academics/college-counseling | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1756472117/penningtonorg/lcrukixlywpvjdyckihg/2025-2026CollegeCounselingSchoolProfilev6NoCrop.pdf | page_scan |
| About Us - The Pennington School | www.pennington.org/about-us | supplemental_backfill |
| Contact Us - The Pennington School | www.pennington.org/about-us/contact-us | supplemental_backfill |
| Counseling Program and Services - The Pennington School | www.pennington.org/about-us/counseling-program-and-services | supplemental_backfill |
| Fast Facts - The Pennington School | www.pennington.org/about-us/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Our Mission - The Pennington School | www.pennington.org/about-us/our-mission | supplemental_backfill |
| Admission - The Pennington School | www.pennington.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| supplemental_file | penningtonorg.finalsite.com/uploaded/Academics/CollegeVisitForm.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Private School | Pennington NJ | The Pennington School | www.pennington.org | existing |
| Head of School's Welcome - The Pennington School | www.pennington.org/about-us/head-of-school-welcome | supplemental_backfill |
| supplemental_facts | www.pennington.org/admissionsindexaspx | supplemental_backfill |
| College Visit Form | penningtonorg.finalsite.com/uploaded/Academics/CollegeVisitForm.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 9-12 | Upper School Enrollment 2025-26 lists Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, and Grade 9. |
| Lowest Grade | 9 | 9-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 9-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 9-12 |
| Boarding Status | Boarding and Day | Upper School Enrollment 2025-26 table includes columns for Day, Boarding, and Total. |
| Boarding Status Code | boarding_and_day | Boarding and Day |
| School Type | College preparatory school | The Pennington School offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum to all students. |
| School Type Code | college_preparatory_school | College preparatory school |
| Enrollment | 445 | Upper School Enrollment 2025-26: TOTAL 445. |
| Residential Enrollment | 126 | Upper School Enrollment 2025-26 boarding counts: Grade 12 25, Grade 11 35, Grade 10 42, Grade 9 24; total 126. |
| Day Enrollment | 319 | Upper School Enrollment 2025-26 day counts: Grade 12 90, Grade 11 80, Grade 10 73, Grade 9 76; total 319. |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 6 | The Pennington Experience Offers You: 6:1 Ratio of Students to Teachers |
| Founded Year | 1838 | Founded in 1838 |
| School Leadership | - | William S. Hawkey, BS, MEd, PhD — Head of School. |
| Key Contacts | - | College Counseling Office: Adam M. Materasso, BA, MA — Dean of College Counseling. |
| Accreditations | - | Accreditation and Memberships: National Association of Independent Schools. |
| School Codes | - | The Pennington School | 112 West Delaware Ave., Pennington, NJ 08534 | pennington.org | 609.737.1838 | CEEB Code: 311170. |
| AP Courses | 20 | Advanced Placement offerings listed: English Language and Composition; English Literature and Composition; United States History; Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; United States Government and Politics; Modern European History; Statistics; Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Computer Science A; Latin V; French V; Spanish V; German V; Physics C; Chemistry; Biology; Studio Art; Music Theory. |
| Average Class Size | 13 | Average class size: 13 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | For the Class of 2026, Honors and Advanced Placement courses have been available as follows: Honors: English I, American Identities, Literary Thesis, Geography, Geometry, The Good Life, Algebra I and II, Precalculus, Discrete Mathematics; Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Data Structures and Algorithms; U.S. History, World History, Thesis Seminar, Chinese IV, German III and IV, French III and IV, Spanish II, III, IV, and Latino and Latinx Studies, Latin III and IV. |
| Advanced Course Notes | Honors and Advanced Placement courses are available; Cum Laude Society inducts the top ten percent of the senior class by GPA. | Curriculum section lists Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Cum Laude Society section states the School chapter inducts the top ten percent of the senior class, as determined by grade point average. |
| Faculty Count | 123 | Total faculty: 123 |
| College Counseling Summary | College/university representatives may schedule visits through the College Counseling Office. | College/university representatives are welcome to speak with students and counselors. If representatives are interested in scheduling a visit, please College Counseling Office at [email protected] or 609.737.6130 to set up an appointment. |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1253 | Standardized Testing: SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 632; Math 621; TOTAL 1253. |
| Average ACT | 29 | Standardized Testing: ACT English 29, Mathematics 27, Reading 31, Science 27, COMPOSITE 29. |
| Matriculation Summary | 100% of Pennington’s 2025 graduates are attending four-year institutions; matriculation list covers 2021-2025. | 100% of Pennington’s 2025 graduates are attending four-year institutions. The following list comprises the colleges/universities at which Pennington graduates have enrolled over the last five years (2021–2025). |
| Top Colleges | - | American University More than one enrollment; Arizona State University (Tempe) More than one enrollment; Babson College More than one enrollment; Bard College More than one enrollment; Barnard College More than one enrollment; Bates College More than one enrollment; Bentley University More than one enrollment; Boston College More than one enrollment; Boston University More than one enrollment; Brandeis University More than one enrollment; Brown University More than one enrollment; Bucknell University More than one enrollment; Carnegie Mellon University More than one enrollment; Champlain College More than one enrollment; Chapman University More than one enrollment; Coastal Carolina University More than one enrollment; College of Charleston More than one enrollment; Connecticut College More than one enrollment; Cornell University More than one enrollment; Dartmouth College More than one enrollment; Denison University More than one enrollment; Dickinson College More than one enrollment; Drew University More than one enrollment; Drexel University More than one enrollment; Elizabethtown College More than one enrollment; Elon University More than one enrollment; Emory University More than one enrollment; Fairfield University More than one enrollment; Fordham University More than one enrollment; Franklin & Marshall College More than one enrollment; George Washington University More than one enrollment; Georgetown University More than one enrollment; Gettysburg College More than one enrollment; Hamilton College More than one enrollment; Haverford College More than one enrollment; High Point University More than one enrollment; Hobart and William Smith Colleges More than one enrollment; Howard University More than one enrollment; Indiana University (Bloomington) More than one enrollment; Johns Hopkins University More than one enrollment; Kenyon College More than one enrollment; Lafayette College More than one enrollment; Lehigh University More than one enrollment; Loyola Marymount University More than one enrollment; Lynn University More than one enrollment; Marist University More than one enrollment; Middlebury College More than one enrollment; Monmouth University More than one enrollment; Morehouse College More than one enrollment; New York University More than one enrollment; Northeastern University More than one enrollment; Northwestern University More than one enrollment; Oberlin College More than one enrollment; Ohio University (Main Campus) More than one enrollment; Penn State University (University Park) More than one enrollment; Pomona College More than one enrollment; Princeton University More than one enrollment; Purdue University (Main Campus) More than one enrollment; Quinnipiac University More than one enrollment; Rowan University More than one enrollment; Rutgers University (New Brunswick) More than one enrollment; Rutgers University (Newark) More than one enrollment; Saint Joseph's University More than one enrollment; San Diego State University More than one enrollment; Santa Clara University More than one enrollment; Savannah College of Art and Design More than one enrollment; School of Visual Arts More than one enrollment; Southern Methodist University More than one enrollment; Spelman College More than one enrollment; Stevens Institute of Technology More than one enrollment; Susquehanna University More than one enrollment; Syracuse University More than one enrollment; The College of New Jersey More than one enrollment; The University of Tampa More than one enrollment; The University of Tennessee (Knoxville) More than one enrollment; The University of Texas at Austin More than one enrollment; Trinity College More than one enrollment; Tufts University More than one enrollment; Union College More than one enrollment; University of Arizona More than one enrollment; University of California (Irvine) More than one enrollment; University of California (Los Angeles) More than one enrollment; University of Chicago More than one enrollment; University of Colorado Boulder More than one enrollment; University of Delaware More than one enrollment; University of Iowa More than one enrollment; University of Maryland (College Park) More than one enrollment; University of Miami More than one enrollment; University of Michigan More than one enrollment; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill More than one enrollment; University of North Carolina Wilmington More than one enrollment; University of Notre Dame More than one enrollment; University of Pennsylvania More than one enrollment; University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh) More than one enrollment; University of Rhode Island More than one enrollment; University of Rochester More than one enrollment; University of Scranton More than one enrollment; University of South Carolina More than one enrollment; University of St Andrews More than one enrollment; University of Toronto More than one enrollment; University of Vermont More than one enrollment; University of Virginia (Main Campus) More than one enrollment; University of Wisconsin (Madison) More than one enrollment; Ursinus College More than one enrollment; Vanderbilt University More than one enrollment; Villanova University More than one enrollment; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University More than one enrollment; Wake Forest University More than one enrollment; Washington University in St. Louis More than one enrollment; Wellesley College More than one enrollment; West Chester University of Pennsylvania More than one enrollment; William & Mary More than one enrollment; Williams College More than one enrollment |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | 40 | The Pennington Experience Offers You: 40+ Countries Represented on Campus |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 31 | Students receiving financial assistance: 31% (2025–26) |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | 800 | New student applications: 800+ in 2024 |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | 137 | New students enrolled: 137 (2025-26) |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | The Pennington School does not rank its students. | The Pennington School does not rank its students. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | The Pennington School does not rank its students. |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | The rigor of Honors and AP courses is considered the same; grades in each course receive an additional one-third extra point. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | At the conclusion of each academic year, grade point averages are calculated by assigning numerical points to each letter grade based on a 4.0 scale. Honors and AP courses receive an additional one-third extra point. | At the conclusion of each academic year, grade point averages are calculated by assigning numerical points to each letter grade based on a 4.0 scale. The rigor of Honors and AP courses is considered the same; grades in each course receive an additional one-third extra point. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | The School does not volunteer suspension/probation infractions, but reports specified suspensions/probations if asked and notifies colleges of separation after applications are submitted. | The Pennington School does not volunteer to colleges/universities information about infractions for which a student may have been suspended or placed on probation. If asked, the School will report suspensions or probations resulting from violations of local, state, and federal law; from acts of academic dishonesty or vandalism; or from any violation of the safety of the School community. The School will notify the appropriate colleges of a student’s separation from the School if that student has already submitted applications. |
| Boarding Model | boarding_and_day | boarding_and_day |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding and day upper school: 445 students, including 319 day and 126 boarding students.; Admissions volume, admit rate, yield, and matriculated counts are not reported.; Average standardized testing reported: SAT 1253 and ACT 29.; Academic program includes Honors courses and 20 AP-designated course offerings.; May 2025 AP results: 156 students took 375 AP exams in 21 subjects; 91% earned scores of 3 or higher.; Cum Laude Society chapter inducts the top ten percent of the senior class by GPA.; Testing policy for admission or college counseling context is not reported.; College Counseling Office lists a Dean, Senior Associate Director, multiple Associate Directors, and a College Counseling Assistant; college representatives may schedule visits through the office.; States represented and countries represented are not reported, so student-body reach cannot be normalized beyond limited evidence.; Financial-aid participation and tuition-free share are not reported.; College outcomes are reported: 100% of 2025 graduates attending four-year institutions and a 2021-2025 matriculation list including a broad range of institutions. |