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Dana Hall School
45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA 02482 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 781-235-3010 x2531

Dana Hall School, founded in 1881, is a college preparatory boarding and day school for young women located 12 miles west of Boston. Placing primary emphasis upon sound academic education and upon the preparation of each individual for college and for life, the school balances exposure to new ideas and the challenge of analytic and creative thinking with concentration on the development of self-esteem, leadership, and respect for others. As a school for girls, Dana Hall provides female students with a particularly advantageous environment for both education and self-development.
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12 9-12
School Type All-girls Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1881 1900
Campus Size 52 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 487 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 16% 18%
Percent International Students 12% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 39% 70%
Average SAT Score 1854 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1690 - 2110 -
Average ACT score 27 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 15 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 73% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $22 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $46,700 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $35,340 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 18% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $31,989 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 62% -
Acceptance Rate 38% 60%
Director of Admissions Wendy Sibert Secor, P15 & 13
Associate Director of Admissions Nancy Mortarelli
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 15 14


AP U.S. HistoryAP Studio Art
AP StatisticsAP Spanish Literature
AP Spanish LanguageAP Latin Vergil
AP Latin Catullus and OvidAP French Language
AP European HistoryAP English Literature
AP ChemistryAP Calculus BC
AP Calculus ABAP Biology
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 14 13


BasketballCross Country
EquestrianFencing
Field HockeyGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
SquashSwimming
TennisVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 46 23
 
 
Aqua AerobicsBest Buddies
Big Sister/Little SisterBlue Key
BridgeChamber Singers
ChorusCommunity Service Advisory Board
Cooking ClubDana Canvas
Dana Hall School of Music: instrumental lessonsDance
Dance Fitness: Hip-hop, tap, musical theatreDisciplinary Committee
Environmental ClubGospel Choir
Green TeamInternational Student Association
iSafeK2K (kid to kid tutoring)
Life Guarding CertificationMath Club
Mock Trial ClubModel U.N.
Outing ClubPeer Education
PRINTS: People Recognizing Injustices in Need of Thoughtful SolutionsProctors
RidingRobotics Club
Rock ClimbingSelf Defense
SHADESSki Club
Speech and Debate ClubSpiritual Life: AGAPE and Kesher
Strength and ConditioningStrength and Conditioning
Student Activities CommitteeStudent Council
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College Matriculation:  
Year: 2009
University of Southern California
3
Vassar College
3
Wellesley College
3
Boston College
2
Boston University
2
Colby College
2
Cornell University
1
John Hopkins University
1
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1
Princeton University
1
School Notes:
  • Dana Hall School is committed to fostering excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics within a vibrant, caring community. With emphasis on integrity, leadership, diversity, and service as well as on respect for self and others, Dana Hall provides its students with a unique opportunity to prepare themselves for the challenges and choices they will face as women and citizens of the world.
  • School accreditations: NEASC
  • Profile last updated: 10/30/2009
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