Purnell accepts girls who will be happier and more successful in a smaller setting where their talents and personalities are celebrated and they are not lost in the crowd. A Purnell girl may have a strong interest in the arts, may feel she marches to the beat of a different drum, or may want to get off the bench and onto the playing fields.
It is also a school for girls who are still trying to discover their potential, or who may have found success elusive in the past. A Purnell girl is someone who cares about her future and wants to make the most of her high school years. Sometimes a Purnell girl may have felt lost, misunderstood or unnoticed in a former setting. Her grades may have slipped but her parents believe she is capable. We accept mostly 9th and 10th grade girls, but we also consider juniors and if the match is absolutely right, we may take an occasional senior.
We welcome girls with mild learning disabilities. International students are encouraged to apply.
Girls at Purnell benefit from an innovative advising program, small classes and close relationships with both teachers and their peers. Our program works for all kinds of girls. Whatever her background, a girl's talents are recognized and nurtured here.
All Purnell girls go to college and our program prepares them for that next step.
