The Phelps School serves boys in grades seven through postgraduate, who are of average to above average intelligence.  The School provides a unique college preparatory education within an academically supportive environment.  The School was founded as a boarding school; however, students are also welcome to apply for the comprehensive day program.

Who attends The Phelps School?

The Phelps School's population is incredibly diverse.  Many of the students struggle with "Executive Functioning" -- things like organization, time management, and decision making -- and this is a major emphasis of the educational program at Phelps.  Some of the students have a diagnosed attentional issue or a minor learning difference; others have never had to undergo any type of psycho-educational evaluation.  Some boys come to Phelps from public schools where they may or may not have IEPs (Individualized Educational Programs); others have taken advanced level courses throughout their entire school careers.  Phelps has recently graduated prolific writers, brilliant mathematicians, stellar athletes, gifted musicians and artists, and young entrepreneurs.

Students come from all over the United States and around the world.  The School enrolls a number of boys each year who take advantage of the comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program.  During the 2007-08 academic year, the student population included boys from 12 countries and 20 states.  Our diversity allows Phelps graduates to move on to higher education with a well informed perception of the "real world."  The college placement record speaks directly to this.  95% of students enroll at colleges and universities immediately following graduation and have matriculated to a wide range of institutions.  See the College Counseling page for additional details.