Phoenix at a Glance
Where a Great Education Comes in a Small PackageFounded:
1981 by Barbara McFall and Betsye Sargent
Heads of School:
Barbara McFall
Betsye Sargent
Campus:
5,000 sq. ft. at 89 Margin St. in Salem
Within walking distance of:
• Salem YMCA
• Salem Common
• High Street Playground
• Peabody-Essex Museum (PEM)
• City Government
• Neighboring business community
• Public transportation
Enrollment:
31 students in grades Pre-K-8
2011 – 2012 Tuition:
PK-2 —$16,200
3-4 — $16,300
5-8 — $17,300
35% sibling discount
Financial Aid:
19% of operating budget offered to 29% of the student body
Student Body:
Students come from 8 neighboring communities.
African-American, Latino/Hispanic, Asian-American, or multiracial children currently represent over 29% of our enrollment.
Student-Teacher ratio: 10:1
Technology:
1:1 computer, laptop, or tablet per student
Accreditation:
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)