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In this Q&A, Tom Moore Pʼ25 shares the inspiration for starting Adult Learn-to-Swim at Blake, what he would tell those who are hesitant to sign up and the rewards and challenges that have come with establishing the program.
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Blake congratulates its faculty members who have been recognized for their contributions to the school with a summer grant or sabbatical to support their ongoing professional growth.
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Beginning this year, the two events will take place on separate days: Friday, Sept. 8 (Convocation) and Friday, April 12 (Legacy Day). All students, faculty and staff are expected to fully participate on both days.
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Two groups of Upper School students participated in a week of pre- and post-travel classroom time in addition to 20 days of travel.
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Read about student and faculty accomplishments in academics, arts, service and athletics in the latest issue of Applause.
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New inductees will be honored during a banquet hosted by Blake’s athletics department on Thursday, Oct. 5 as part of Reunion and Homecoming Weekend.
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Gather with Blake community members to honor this special place in our school’s history.
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Follow the links provided for Middle School and Upper School student summer reading expectations and challenges.
At-A-Glance
37%
Students who identify with a community of color.
25%
Average National Merit students per class.
25%
Students who receive need-based financial assistance.
4
Average for-credit global immersion experiences offered annually
16
Average classroom size.
25%
Upper School students who choose to participate in Community Service Board and/or Service Path Recognition
1,330
Students enrolled in grades PK to 12
$8.5M
Financial assistance awarded annually
54
Twin Cities neighborhoods represented by our families.
74%
Faculty with advanced degrees.
140
Global Online Academy member schools (including Blake), representing 30 countries
100+
Student clubs and co-curricular groups
77
Athletic teams total (33 varsity teams)
130
Average graduating class size.
45+
Arts & debate events each year
40+
Community partners for service learning
9:1
Student-adult ratio.
34+
Number of different languages students speak at home.
80%
Upper School students who participate in athletics
2023-24
Opening school year for Blake’s Early Learning Center