PO Box 9, Hoosick, NY 12089 - 
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"Hoosac School, founded in 1889, is a coeducational, college preparatory school enrolling boarders and a few day students in Forms II-VI (Grades 8-12) and a postgraduate program. Hoosick, a hamlet of 350 residents, is in the Hudson Valley near the borders of New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont..."
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Hoosac School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 8-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1889 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 350 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 125 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 10% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 27% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 90% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1620 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1200 - 1800 | - |
| Average ACT score | 24 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $1 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $35,000 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $16,000 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $14,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Dean S. Foster | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 8 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Astronomy Club | Car Club | |
| Choir | Drama | |
| Fishing Club | Mock Trial | |
| Owlet | Shakespeare Contest | |
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College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Boston College | 2 | |
| Hobart | 2 | |
| Penn State | 2 | |
| Babson | 1 | |
| Bowdoin | 1 | |
| Hamilton | 1 | |
| Loyola University - IL | 1 | |
| Michigan | 1 | |
| Northwestern | 1 | |
| Purdue | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- "Hoosac School, founded in 1889, is a coeducational, college preparatory school enrolling boarders and a few day students in Forms II-VI (Grades 8-12) and a postgraduate program. Hoosick, a hamlet of 350 residents, is in the Hudson Valley near the borders of New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Albany and Troy are 45 minutes away, and Bennington and Williams colleges are within a 20-minute drive. Hoosac students have library privileges at the colleges and at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and enjoy many cultural programs offered on these campuses." - from school website
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- School accreditations: Middle States, TABS, SSATB
- Profile last updated: 10/15/2010
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