Fast Facts
History
Founded: 1960
Founders: Nancy and Marshall Benjamin
First Graduating Class: 1979
Mascot: The Buccaneers
Colors: Navy Blue & Orange
Motto: "Nulli Secundus" (Second to None)
Alma Mater: by Mr. Mark Poncy
School Facts
Head of School: Mr. Robert S. Goldberg
Type of School: Independent, college preparatory, coed,
non-sectarian, day school
Grades: PK3 (age three before September 1) through 12
Divisions: Lower (PK3 - 5), Middle (6-8), Upper (9-12)
Enrollment 2009-10: 1190 students
Campus Locations: Lower/Middle School PK3-8, 13 acres, N. Palm Beach
Upper School 9-12, 50 acres, Palm Beach Gardens
Full-time Faculty: 138
Student/faculty ratio: 8:1
Alumni through 2009: 2,150
Academics
College Placement: 100% of graduates
Advanced Placement Courses 2009-10: 18
Advanced Placement Results: Of the 371 examinations taken in 18
subjects in May 2009, 316 (85%) were qualifying scores of
three or better. 87 (23%) were scores of five, 122 (33%) were
scores of four and 107 (29%) were scores of three. 70% of the
students in the Class of 2008 took one or more AP exams
while in the Upper School.
SAT Testing Class of 2009:
CR: 510-640 M: 510-660 WR: 530-650
Mean: CR: 580 M: 587 WR: 590
ACT Testing Class of 2009: 23-30 Mean: 26.5
Class of 2009 Average G.P.A.: 3.35
Athletics/Arts/Service
Athletics: more than 47 middle and upper school sports teams
Arts: instrumental lessons, band, chorus, dance, drama, video
production, studio art, photography, computer graphics
Character Education & Community Service: Programs in PK3-12
Financial Aid
Need-based financial aid available to qualified families
Accreditations
Florida Council of Independent Schools
Florida Kindergarten Council
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Council on Accreditation and School Improvement
Affiliations and Memberships
American Library Association
Council for Spiritual and Ethical Education
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
Educational Records Bureau
Florida Council of Independent Schools
Florida Kindergarten Council
National Association for College Admission Counseling
National Association of Independent Schools
National Honor Society
National Middle School Association
Secondary School Admission Test Board
Southern Association for College Admission Counseling
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Council on Accreditation and School
The Alumni Program Council for Independent Schools
The College Board
Non-Discrimination Policy
No application for admission to the courses and programs offered at The Benjamin School, or application for employment to the school, shall be denied based on race, creed, color, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation of the applicant. Benjamin strives to attract and support a diverse and talented student-body, faculty, and staff.
