Wyoming Seminary Upper School vs. MMI Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Wyoming Seminary Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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MMI Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Within an exponetially changing world, Wyoming Seminary dares to teach our students to honor and strive for the true, the beautiful and the good.
As a college preparatory school, Wyoming Seminary seeks to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century.
True to our traditions and our values, Wyoming Seminary is committed to supporting promising students from varied backgrounds.
Our curriculum emphasizes competition and collaboration, critical thinking and creativity, self-respect and respect for others.
We challenge our students to discover their talents and their passions by offering an integrated program rich in artistic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities that complement the school's core commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity, spiritual growth and community service.
Founded in 1879, MMI Preparatory School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school for students in grades 6 through 12.
The MMI campus is located in a culturally and economically diverse area of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Conveniently situated near major Interstate Routes 80 and 81, MMI draws students from the Greater Hazleton, Greater Wilkes-Barre, and Bloomsburg areas, as well as the Pocono Mountain region.
Our mission at MMI is to provide area students with a comprehensive and inspiring 6th through 12th grade college preparatory program that maximizes each individual's academic, social and character potential in preparation for success in college and beyond.
Grades Offered
PK-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1844
1879
Students Body
Total Students
819 students
209 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
13%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
30
-
Pre-K Students
56
-
Kindergarten Students
23
-
Grade 1 Students
21
-
Grade 2 Students
18
-
Grade 3 Students
22
-
Grade 4 Students
20
-
Grade 5 Students
33
-
Grade 6 Students
43
21
Grade 7 Students
53
21
Grade 8 Students
51
33
Grade 9 Students
80
37
Grade 10 Students
103
42
Grade 11 Students
136
26
Grade 12 Students
130
29
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
27 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
64%
64%
Average Class Size
14
16
Number of AP Classes
24
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:8
Average SAT score
1164
1254
Average ACT score
24
26
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Casual dress code with restrictions)
(Casual dress code with restrictions)
Formal
(Business professional)
(Business professional)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / Jun. 1
Tuition Cost
$24,500
$15,930
Tuition Notes
$52600 for boarding students
Tuition for 6th grade in 2020-2021 is 14040. Tuition above is for grades 7-12.
% on Financial Aid
63%
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,600
$8,200
Acceptance Rate
n/a
64%
Admissions Director
Julie Bean
Marci Hosier
Admissions Associate
Dustin Good (domestic)
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
8
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
48
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Department Representatives, Artisan Club, Baking Club, Blue Crew, Blue Key, Chess Club, Chorale, Civic Orchestra, Community Service Group, Creative Writing Group, Dance, Disciplinary Council, Drama, Engineering Club, Environmental Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Club, French Club, Hacky Sack Club, Handbells, Honor Council, Instrumental Music, International Club, IT Club, Jazz Band, Library Advisory Board, Madrigal Singers, Mandarin Club, Math Club, Media Club, Medical Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Opinator--student newspaper, Orchestra, Peer group, Peer tutors, Photography Club, Resident Assistant, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, Science Research Group, Sem government, Stage Crew, Student Activities Committee, TEDed, The Wyoming--yearbook, True Blue
Botball, Chamber Orchestra, Chess Club, Chinese National Honor Society, Drama Club, Envirothon, Future Business Leaders of America, German National Honor Society, Interact Club, Math National Honor Society, MathCounts, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, Science National Honor Society, Ski Club, Spanish National Honor Society