Blair Academy (request information)
P. O. Box 600
Blairstown, NJ  07825-0600  

Mr. Ryan Pagotto
Dean of Admission

Phone: 908-362-2024 / 800-462-5247
Fax: 908-362-7975
Email: admissions@blair.edu
Website: http://www.blair.edu

Located in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, with easy access to New York City and Philadelphia, Blair offers a superior college-preparatory program while holding firmly to its tradition of being a supportive, family-oriented community with a dynamic classroom experience. As part of the Blair family, students receive an education which emphasizes social responsibility, global engagement and leadership. In the athletic and artistic arenas, Blair students enhance their potential and awaken new interests with the guidance and support of outstanding teachers, artists, and coaches.

School Details:	School Type:
Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG (Day: 9-12) Enrollment - Boys: 246   Girls: 202 Boarding: 346   Day: 102 Year Founded: 1848 Campus Size (acres): 423 Accredited by: MSA	Coeducational Secondary

Programs Offered: (where checked)

ESL ADD/ADHD Learning Differences AP Courses (20) International Baccalaureate Post Graduate Year Five-Day Boarding Summer Sessions

Application Fees for 2009-2010
Domestic Fee:		$50
International Fee:		$125
Our school accepts the Admission Application Form.
Tuition Information for 2009-2010
Seven-day Boarding Tuition:		$43,700
Financial Aid Information
	% of boarding students receiving aid:	32%
	Average boarding student financial aid awarded:	$28,193
Endowment Information
Current endowment:		$61,582,464
Academics
Average class size:		10
Number of full time teachers:		63
Student/Teacher ratio:		7/1
Distinctive programs offered:
Mandarin Chinese, Economics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, Screenwriting, Architecture, Video Production, Blair Singers, instrumental ensembles, Model United Nations, Model Congress, Society of Skeptics.
College Placement
Percentage of graduates who attend college:		100%
Top college/university choices:
Boston University Cornell University George Washington University New York University Columbia University

Advanced Placement Courses Offered:
Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Comparative Government and Politics Computer Science A English Language English Literature Environmental Science European History French Language	French Literature Latin Literature Microeconomics Music Theory Physics B Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics Studio Art US Government and Politics US History
Interscholastic Athletic Programs:
Alpine Ski Racing Baseball Basketball Crew Cross-Country Running Field Hockey Football Golf Ice Hockey	Lacrosse Soccer Softball Squash Swimming Tennis Track and Field Wrestling
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Alpine Skiing Canoeing/Kayaking Cycling Dance Equestrian	Hiking Horseback Riding Snowboarding Weightlifting
Clubs and Organizations:
Animal Rights Club Chess Club Community Service Computer Club Diversity Club Dorm Proctors Environmental Club International Clubs Investment Club Jewish Student Organization Literary Magazine	Math Club Model UN Newspaper Peer Tutoring Photography Student Government Student Publications Student Radio Station Yearbook Yoga
Arts & Music Programs (Extracurricular):
A Cappella Group Art Club Chamber Orchestra Choral Music Dance Drama Club	Jazz Ensemble Pep Band Rock Band String Ensemble Tech Crew Theater or Drama