Church Farm School
Exton
Pennsylvania
United States
Overview
CFS is a boarding and day school for talented boys in grades nine through twelve. CFS offers a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum in an intimate setting, with a total enrollment of less than 150 and an average class size of just 10 students. The curriculum offers numerous advanced placement and honors courses, and is designed to prepare our students to gain entrance to and succeed at the finest colleges and universities. Our curriculum is technology-infused, with each student receiving his own MacBook and with internet access in every classroom and dorm room. Instruction is led by a seasoned faculty with an average tenure of more than 15 years and of whom 70% hold advanced degrees; most live within five minutes of campus. Education at CFS, however, is not limited to the traditional classroom. Students learn equally important lessons on our athletic fields competing in interscholastic sports, and in our music program, with advanced offerings in choir, jazz and music history and theory. Students can explore their creative side in the expansive art studio, with classes in a variety of media including clay, graphic design and printmaking. Hobbies become passions, and perhaps careers, in nearly 20 extra-curricular clubs and activities, ranging from guitar, DECA and Interact to STEM, robotics and our literary magazine and student newspaper. The vital importance of character, caring and giving back to the community is stressed through a renowned community service program that saw students donate 3,500 hours to community organizations last year alone. Our inclusive chapel program allows each student to explore the spiritual elements in his life.
Academics
Summary: Our challenging curriculum is designed to help each student reach his academic potential. Classes stimulate thought and creativity, and establish a foundation for further learning at the college level. CFS students choose from a variety of classes including honors and AP courses in many subjects.
Department Director Margaret van Steenwyk
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 10
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 34
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 70%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Noteworthy Information:
Two distinguished AP scholars in 08-09 Junior selected for USC Resident Honors Program
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Technology Center
- Writing Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
- Public Speaking
- Journalism
- American Literature
History
- Asian History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- French
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Social Justice
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Electronics
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Physical Science
- Physics
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
- Robotics
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Electronic Music
- History of Jazz
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Animation
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Debate
- Design
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Painting
- Photography
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Silkscreen
- Studio Art
- Woodworking
- 3-D Art
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Personal Finance
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
- Semester/Year Off-Campus
- Robotics
- Public Speaking
- Student Council
- Digital Design
- Maker Space
Distinctive or New Programs
- Laptop Program Integrated Into Curriculum.
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 10
Average Students Per Dorm: 16
Number of Girls Dorms: 0
Number of Boys Dorms: 10
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Our beautiful Exton campus, with a rural feel in a thoroughly suburban setting just 35 minutes from Philadelphia and about two hours from New York City and Washington D.C., features a wide array of amenities for our students to enjoy.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Pool
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
Arts & Athletics
Summary: CFS is committed that each student, regardless of natural ability, will be an artist and an athlete during his time at CFS. Students participate in mandatory athletics and can take art/music electives every semester of their careers at CFS.
Arts Department Director: Dina Schmidt
Athletics Department Director:
Notable Achievements: Top two ranked Bass II singers in state 24-2 basketball team was District Champion State Quarterfinalist.
Arts
- Animation
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Debate
- Design
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Painting
- Photography
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Silkscreen
- Studio Art
- Woodworking
- 3-D Art
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Fencing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Football
- Hiking
- Outdoor Education
- Skateboarding
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
Summary: CFS students attend a wide selection of the nation's finest colleges and universities. Intimate college guidance allows for a student-focused college exploration process.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 480 | 510 | 480 |
| 75th percentile | 620 | 630 | 600 |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Morehouse College: 2
University of Pennsylvania: 4
Columbia University: 1
University of St. Andrew's: 3
University of Edinburgh: 3
Western University: 14
University of Toronto: 28
University of Southern California: 6
McGill University: 15
Queen's University: 45
University of British Columbia: 75
Temple University: 3
University of Delaware: 2
University of Illinois: 1
University of Washington: 1
University of Southern California: 1
University of Rhode Island: 1
University of Chicago: 1
Northwestern: 1
University of Pennsylvania: 1
U.S. Military Academy: 1
Berklee College of Music: 1
MIT: 1
Purdue: 1
Cornell: 3
Swarthmore: 2
Drexel: 10
Carnegie Mellon: 3
NYU: 3
Johns Hopkins: 2
Dartmouth: 2
Vital Information
Student Body Type: All Boys
Total Boarding: 140
Total Day: 5
Total Enrollment: 145
Boys: 145
Girls: 0
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Other
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $50,400
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $26,250
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 90%
Average Awarded: $42,150
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $160,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Brandon Herbert
Admissions Phone: 610 363 5347
Email: bherbert@gocfs.net
Website: www.gocfs.net
