Spence School

The Spence School, founded in 1892 by Clara B. Spence, is a day school for girls in grades kindergarten through grade 12 offering a rigorous liberal arts program in preparation for success in college and in future careers. The student body numbers approximately 600, ensuring small class sizes. The Spence School is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City.

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1892 - Kindergarten - Liberal arts - Upper East Side - Manhattan - New York City

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Enrolling students from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, as well as nearby suburbs, Spence reflects the multiracial character of New York City. The small size of the school ensures that every student has the opportunity to assume a leadership position, work closely with her peers and discover her talents by the time she graduates. A diverse student body is essential to the climate of independent thinking the school encourages.

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Brooklyn - Queens - The Bronx

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Spence makes an effort at diversity. Spence families represent a range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, and many come from countries outside the United States. Students of color make up 15 percent of the students enrolled in all three divisions; in the Upper School, 29 percent are students of color. At the same time, the typical Spence girl has parents who can easily afford the high tuition, and, like its peer institutions, constantly struggles with the realities associated with the high expectations of the high-achieving parents.

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Famous alumnae include the actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Emmy Rossum as well as jewelry designer and rock star daughter Jade Jagger and MTV personality Serena Altschul.

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Gwyneth Paltrow - Emmy Rossum - Jade Jagger - MTV - Serena Altschul

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