The MacDuffie School

One Ames Hill Drive, Springfield, MA 01105 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 413-734-4971

"The MacDuffie School is a rigorous college preparatory school for grades 6 – 12 whose mission is to foster in all students the intellectual habits of mind, high ethical standards and respect for diversity required for becoming morally responsible and effective individuals in their personal lives, careers and communities and beyond..."

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The MacDuffie School
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Definition of Terms
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. (Boarding) 9-12, PG 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1890 1906
Campus Size 15 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 200 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 24% 18%
Percent International Students 28% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 21% 69%
Average SAT Score 1720 * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1550 - 1910 -
Average ACT score 26 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 11 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 71% 64%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $40,995 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $23,250 $23,900
Percent Students on Financial Aid 50% 34%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
Admission
Application Deadline Feb. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 57% 60%
Director of Admissions Linda Keating
Susan Clayton
 

Course Listings:

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses:

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14
AP/Advanced Courses
Calculus English Language and Composition
English Language and Literature European History
French Latin
Spanish Statistics
US History World History

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13
Interscholastic Sports
Ballet Baseball
Basketball Cross Country
Dance Field Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Tennis
Volleyball

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 28 24
Extracurriculars
Animation Club Chess Club
Chinese Literature Club Dance Ensemble
Debate Club European Club
Frisbee Club Joy Hobby Club
Latino Culture Organization Magnet
Mathletes Model United Nations
Movie-Making Club Nanta Club
Robotics Club Sesquipedalians
Snow Sports Club Star Wars Club
Step Team Stick and String Club
Student Admissions Representatives (STARS) Student Government
Students Against Nature’s Exploitation (SANE) Tae Kwon Do
Tap Club Tennis Club
The Jam Club Unicorn

College Matriculation:

Year: 2004-2008
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 10
Boston University 8
Simmons College 6
Wheaton College 6
Assumption College 4
College of the Holy Cross 4
George Washington University 4
Suffolk University 4
University of Illinois 4
Western New England College 4

School Notes:

  • The MacDuffie School is a rigorous college preparatory school for grades 6 – 12 whose mission is to foster in all students the intellectual habits of mind, high ethical standards and respect for diversity required for becoming morally responsible and effective individuals in their personal lives, careers and communities and beyond.
  • There is nothing typical about a MacDuffie student. Each is an individual – not to be molded to fit some kind of norm, but encouraged to be independent, thoughtful and articulate, to understand the value of study and organization, of expression and debate, and to respect each other and the planet on which we live.
  • Ask MacDuffie students what they like most about their school and the answer is the warm atmosphere and friendly relationship between faculty and students. This is a community where we respect and learn from each other.
  • MacDuffie’s urban campus is located on 14 beautiful hilltop acres 25 miles from Hartford, 90 miles from Boston, 150 miles from New York City and a million miles from other prep schools. MacDuffie is a place where we embrace and celebrate differences, where students from all over the world share their cultures with the local day student population, and where all are able to explore their known and yet to be discovered talents in a safe and supportive environment. Our location in the heart of the Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts provides ample opportunity to expand the wall of the classroom to the halls of local universities, libraries, museums, mountains, streams and beyond.
  • School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Betsy Bernard - former President of AT & T
  • Profile last updated: 07/08/2010

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