With a history that goes back more than 175 years, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School is a small, coeducational day and boarding program for students in grades 9 to 12 and postgraduate. Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall offers a unique, challenging college preparatory curriculum in addition to an array of arts, athletics, and other dynamic opportunities for students to discover new interests and reach their individual potentials. Our 39-acre, gorgeous, tree-lined campus is just 10 miles from Boston, boasting a location that allows students to immerse themselves in various cultural opportunities throughout the school year. CH-CH is home to a diverse group of students from a multitude of states and countries who share the desire and potential to achieve greater academic success, while our experienced, dedicated and creative faculty shares the responsibility of teaching the way our students learn. CH-CH students find a learning environment that is academically challenging and innovative, coupled with the option of receiving additional academic support within our cohesive Learning Center program. All aspects of life at CH-CH, from weekly teacher-written progress reports to an individualized approach to college counseling, are student-centered. Our encouraging, compassionate and supportive community climate fosters leadership, respect, creative thinking and independence in our students. The primary focus of our active curriculum and environment is to successfully prepare our students for college, and beyond. We are dedicated to differentiated classroom instruction, and have developed a “multiple intelligences” approach to teaching and learning which allows us to focus on providing students with a range of engaging learning opportunities – both in and out of the classroom.
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Chapel Hill-Chauncy
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1828 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 37 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 165 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 22% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 28% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 45% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 2 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 66% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $1 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,000 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $33,900 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 23% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Lisa Pelrine | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Jennifer Arno | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Badminton | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Rock Climbing | Soccer | |
| Softball | Ultimate Frisbee | |
| Volleyball | Wrestling | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 12 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Admissions Tour Guides | Amnesty International | |
| Amnesty International | Diversity Committee | |
| Drama | Gay/Straight Alliance | |
| International Student Organization | National Honor Society | |
| Student Government | Student Newspaper | |
| Students of Color Alliance | Yearbook | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Curry College | 4 | |
| Roger Williams University | 4 | |
| Wheaton College | 4 | |
| Wheelock College | 4 | |
| Boston Unvierstiy | 3 | |
| Clark University | 3 | |
| Hampshire College | 3 | |
| Hartwick College | 3 | |
| New York University | 3 | |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | 3 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Learning Center
- ESL
- Weekly Advisory
- Multiple Intelligence Approach to teaching and learning
- Grade Level Programs
- Summer Enrichment Program Independent Study Options
- Fine Arts Certificate Program
- Summer College Counseling Bootcamp
- LD types supported: Yes
- School accreditations: NAIS, TABS, AISNE
- Profile last updated: 11/15/2011
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