School Profile

CLARK: WHERE STUDENTS EVOLVE INTO COMPETENT AND CONFIDENT YOUNG ADULTS

Clark School aims to provide a springboard to lifelong learning. We foster individual growth and self-awareness in a nurturing and stimulating environment and conviction in one’s strengths and abilities. Clark School helps each student become aware of his or her individual learning style and provides the tools needed to excel in an array of endeavors.

Our Community

Clark School is a private, independent school that serves families from towns and cities all over Boston’s North Shore: Amesbury, Newbury, Andover, the Merrimack Valley, and beyond. Clark is located within two hundred acres of picturesque woods and fields in Rowley, Massachusetts, 34 miles north of Boston, and conveniently located on Route 1 directly across from the Ipswich Country Club. The open spaces and scenic area in this formerly agricultural region offer an idyllic setting for a learning environment.

Clark: Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and High School

Clark School offers a stimulating multi-age learning environment for students in Preschool through grade 12. Clark is appropriate for students who demonstrate high ability in intellectual, creative or leadership pursuits, students with learning differences, and students who will respond to an environment that encourages them to develop their talents fully. Clark emphasizes positive personal values, growth and meaningful participation in the community.

  • Preschool through Grade 12

    • Kindergarten through Grade 8 founded in 1978

    • Grades 9 through 12 founded in 2006

    • Preschool reestablished in 2023 (originally founded in 2008)

  • Member of the Association of Independent Schools of New England

  • Total enrollment as of September 2022: 159

  • Average K-12 class size: 10-15 students (classes do not exceed 16 students)

Faculty & Staff

Clark regularly employs more than 25 teaching staff and 10 administrative staff.

High School Graduation Requirements

Thirty credits are required to graduate. Successful completion of full-year, required courses grant a minimum of 1.0 credit per class; semester classes grant a minimum of 0.5 credits.

Required Subjects & Credits:

English | 4 years | 4.0

Mathematics | 4 years | 4.0

Science | 3 years | 3.0

History | 3 years | 3.0

Foreign Language | 2 years | 2.0

Specials | 4 years | 10.0

Physical Education/Health | 2 years | 2.0

Social Science | 1 year | 1.0

Community Service | 25 hours/school year

Remaining credits are attained as classes are offered or in elective areas

Grading Scale

CP2 CP H

A+ = 97-100 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 4.50

A = 93-96 | 3.25 | 3.75 | 4.25

A-= 90-92 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 4.00

B+ = 87-89 | 2.75 | 3.25 | 3.75

B = 83-86 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 3.50

B- = 80-82 | 2.25 | 2.75 | 3.25

C+ = 77-79 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 3.00

C = 73-76 | 1.75 | 2.25 | 2.75

C- = 70-72 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 2.50

D+ = 67-69 | 1.25 | 1.75 | 2.25

D = 63-66 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 2.00

D- = 60-62 | 0.75 | 1.25 | 1.75

F = 59 or less | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00

P = Pass (not calculated into the GPA)

Internships

Internships are one of the most important ways students gain experience and start to make contacts within their field. During their Grade 12 year, Clark Seniors spend Quarter 4 at a pre-approved un-paid Internship of their choosing instead of attending the final quarter of classes. They are encouraged to explore potential careers and courses of study to help prepare for college and to see how a professional organization operates. Click here for more information.

Hulbert Outdoor Center Leadership Program

The week-long seminar at Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT, provides opportunities to test each student’s limits, learn what coping skills work and don’t work for success as an individual, and to engage in effective strategies for working as part of a group. Students communicate, cooperate and build trust with one another.

Directed Learning Center

Directed Learning provides small group support.  Directed Learning staff check in with students on a regular basis with the focus on building and strengthening study skills, executive functioning skills, task management skills, and time management skills.  

Extracurricular Activities

Extended Academics

By invitation only, extended academics provides additional assistance and academic support to students who need more help completing assignments after school. The 1 teacher to 5 student ratio provides an intimate setting where students can focus on their work and successfully complete assignments.

Student Council

Student Council is an opportunity for middle school & high school and lower school students to participate and be heard. The Student Council’s goals are to improve communication, plan school wide-events, and examine the school culture in a meaningful way.

Sports & Clubs

Examples include:

Cross Country

Drama

Art

Gaming

VR

Rock Climbing

Rowing

Flag Football

Skiing

Music and Voice

Dungeons & Dragons

*Our club and sports offerings may change annually. Please speak with Admissions for more information.

Visit our Admissions Center to learn more.