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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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Dana Hall School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 55 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 475 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 19% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 17% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 38% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1864 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1680 - 2040 | - |
| Average ACT score | 28 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 68% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $22 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $51,109 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $38,409 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $51,830 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 19% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $34,038 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 52% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Wendy Sibert Secor, P15 & 13 | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Nancy Mortarelli | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Biology | AP Calculus AB | |
| AP Calculus BC | AP Chemistry | |
| AP Computer Science | AP English composition | |
| AP English Literature | AP European History | |
| AP French Language | AP Latin Catullus and Ovid | |
| AP Latin Vergil | AP Physics C | |
| AP Spanish Language | AP Spanish Literature | |
| AP Statistics | AP Studio Art | |
| AP U.S. History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Equestrian | Fencing | |
| Field Hockey | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Boston Universtiy | 15 | |
| Boston College | 10 | |
| Trinity College | 10 | |
| Syracuse University | 6 | |
| Wellesley College | 6 | |
| Elon University | 5 | |
| The George Washington University | 5 | |
| Harvard University | 3 | |
| University of St. Andrews, Scotland | 3 | |
| Vanderbilt | 3 | |
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: 10/12/2011
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- The Cambridge School of Weston - 339 students - 6.6 mi. away - view location
- Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall - 165 students - 7.1 mi. away - view location
- Milton Academy - 675 students - 11.2 mi. away - view location
- Concord Academy - 363 students - 12.0 mi. away - view location
- St. Mark's School - 347 students - 12.5 mi. away - view location
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