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Masters School (The)
(914) 479-6460
49 Clinton Ave
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Level: 5-12
District: Private

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Cenus Info	Value	Year
Student Teacher Ratio:	5.31%	(2006)

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Masters School (The) Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	4
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	4
Average Safety Rating	4

Masters School (The) Reviews


Posted By: other Quality Score: decline 2008-08-28 “The Masters School is not for eveyone and everyone is not for it. I was a boarder and enjoyed my time there. I feel that the Harkness Method of teaching is was a great respite from the more ridgid ways of learning I had experienced. As far as broadening my horizons outside of academics I created unforgettable memories with a wide network of people: most of whom I still speak with today. Athletics were as good as a non-competitive, academically focused institution could expect. I do wish the photography studio had been invested in more. Finally, residential living was great. For the teenagers who can handle this type of experience, I say go for it. You'll never forget it.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 2 2008-04-06 “I was impressed with the education provided to me in the Masters Middle School. However, the high school is a place with extremely good and bad teachers. The high school administration tries to impose too much control over the student body, to a point where students and parents are distressed.There is also a lack of AP courses, a poor athletics program, and the arts program is starting to decay.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-03-25 “The quality of the academic programs are unmatched. The school has an etensive campus that offers the best in music, dance instruction, sports inlcuding fencing, and extracurricular activities including an extensive art room and program. I am not sure about parent participation.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2005-05-09 “The Masters School is centered around community. It has a great learning environement, utilizing the harknedd method and teachers are very open and friendly. Great student diversity and international population. Although not all sports are top notch, it gives all students a chance to participate in a wide variety.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-06-23 “A wonderfully diverse school where the students are well prepared for the academic and social rigors of college. The administration and teachers are caring and involved. The only knock is the lack of a consistently strong athletic program, but the administration is working on that issue. My two children, a boy and a girl, have received a wonderful and enriching educational experience there.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-02-23 “How sad that diversity and inclusion should be considered detrimental. Masters is a school that has moved into the 21st century. Not only are students provided with a quality education, but also a nurturing and supportive environment that celebrates individuality. The beautiful campus and extra-curricular activities should not go without mention. A truly wonderful school.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 3 2003-08-19 “The school has a beautiful campus and great teachers who are accessible and kind for the most part. The major short-comings are all about the administration of the school who are more concerned about fund raising and appearances for alums and investors than the overall happiness of the student body. Many boarders are often depressed while a lot of day students spend as little time as possible on campus. The Harkness table teaching allows for great class discussion and personal growth. In the end the school tries to enforce way too much control on the students, to the point of criticizing parents for allowing their children to do something if the school would rather they not.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 2 2003-08-10 “Once a well-respected girls school, The Masters School has gone down hill since its introduction of boys in 1996. 'Diversity' has overtaken the outlook of the school and less than worthy students have been admited because of their race or parents check book. If Masters intends on surviving into the next fifty years it would do well to tighten-up on discipline and try to hold on to the fantastic teachers from the old days.”