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Founded in 1821, New Hampton School offers a globally focused education to young men and women from across the country and around the world. The first New England Boarding School to offer the International Baccalaureate Program, the School’s rigorous college preparatory curriculum is rooted in personal exploration, civic engagement, and global awareness. It balances the rigor of IB with a highly regarded Academic Support Program. Students take advantage of outstanding facilities in the arts, the sciences, and athletics; a wide range of opportunities for service and hands-on experience; and a talented faculty committed to holistic development. Located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire near the magnificent White Mountains, the school is ideally situated to help students explore issues of environmental sustainability. The school is known as an innovator in technology integration and supports a comprehensive iPad Program. Alumni of New Hampton School matriculate to competitive colleges and universities and go on to take leadership roles in politics and culture, business and finance, science and medicine, education and philanthropy, or wherever their dreams and talents take them.
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- With an iPad program that has given the device from Apple to all faculty as well as all freshmen and sophomores, New Hampton School is being recognized as a leader in the use of this new tool. The Union Leader's New Hampshire Sunday News published a story ...read more
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New Hampton School
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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 | 1821 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 340 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 310 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 9% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 18% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 75% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1598 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 12 | 14 |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 30 | - |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 52% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $10 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $47,400 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $28,500 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $48,400 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $22,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Suzanne Buck | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Cathy Creany | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 12 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Art | AP Calculus AB | |
| AP Calculus BC | AP Chemistry | |
| AP English Language & Composition | AP English Literature & Composition | |
| AP European History | AP French | |
| AP Photography | AP Physics | |
| AP Spanish | AP US History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Cycling | Dance | |
| Equestrian | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Freestyle Skiing | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Kayaking | Lacrosse | |
| Mountain Biking | Rock Climbing | |
| Snowboarding | Soccer | |
| Softball | Tennis | |
School Notes:
- New Hampton School Mission: New Hampton School cultivates lifelong learners who will serve as active global citizens. We enhance the potential of students and promote academic success and development of caring community members. Our students are talented artists, athletes, and leaders who often learn best through hands-on experiences. If you're ready to GO BEYOND yourself, we're ready for you.
- New Hampton was the first New England boarding school to be approved to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma program.
- In 2010, The School introduced an iPad Pilot Program for all ninth graders. The program will continue without the "pilot" in 2011-12 with all freshmen and sophomores as well as faculty receiving iPads.
- Our values ground our school community and its programs, initiatives, and distinctive culture. We promote and engage students in purposeful self-exploration that models and encourages healthy risk-taking in the context of personal growth. Our school community commits itself to social equality and personal respect among all members of our school and extended community.
- We honor and validate the diversity of all learners in our community, promoting understanding of the unique gifts each student possesses.
- Our school community celebrates a genuine approach to campus living where we respect individuals for who they are and what they contribute to our school and extended community.
- Our school reflects an on-going examination and refinement of our programs to place the school as a nationally recognized innovator among independent schools.
- We expect all members of our school community to be forthright and honest, to maintain personal integrity in all relationships, and to embrace our core values.
- Profile last updated: 01/24/2012
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