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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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This year's seniors will attend 82 different colleges and universities around the country and abroad. The Blake College Counseling team has created an interactive map of their choices.
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The lead construction team for Blake's Early Learning Center (ELC) was recently recognized with an innovation award from Mortenson Construction.
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Bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims explored the topics of all three of her books during keynote presentations and classroom visits.
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In April, the class of 2023 kicks off a long-standing Blake tradition—the senior class gift, an opportunity for the soon-to-be graduates to leave their legacy.
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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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Watch a video of construction progress.
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Join educators from across the Twin Cities for visits to local farms and gardens. Get to know the community, make great connections and eat good food at this year's Plank Summer Institute, June 20-22.
At-A-Glance
36%
Students who identify with a community of color.
25%
Average National Merit students per class.
21%
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
1,350
Students enrolled in grades PK to 12
$8.5M
Financial assistance awarded annually
58
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