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Miss Hall's School
492 Holmes Road, PO Box 1166, Pittsfield, MA 01201 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 413-499-1300

"Founded in 1898, Miss Hall's School augments a sophisticated college-preparatory curriculum with two innovative, nationally acclaimed programs. Through Horizons, girls work off-campus to hone communication and problem-solving skills, refine ethical positions, strengthen financial literacy, and explore interests for college majors and careers. Through the Girls Leadership Project, girls design programs and workshops around the themes of "voice" and leadership..."

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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type All-girls Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1898 1900
Campus Size 85 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 188 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 23% 18%
Percent International Students 20% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 75% 70%
Average SAT Score 1850 *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 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 15 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 75% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $12 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,650 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $26,375 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 50% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 43% 60%
Director of Admissions Kimberly B. Boland
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 9 13


Alpine SkiingBasketball
Cross CountryField Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballTennis
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 37 23
 
 
Admission AmbassadorsAerobics
Art ClubAthletic Association
Environmental ClubEssence (Diversity Group)
Film SocietyFitness Swimming
French ClubGay-Straight Alliance
Grace NotesHallmark (yearbook)
Hallways (newspaper)HIFA (Halls is for Animals)
Instrumental EnsembleInternational Student Alliance
Intramural GamesLatin Club
Merrie MelodiesMovement and Dance
Personal Authority and Leadership SororityPilates
Recreational RunningRecreational Skiing and Snowboarding
Recreational TennisSocial Committee
Sol (Poetry)Spanish Club
Student CouncilStudent Council
Students for a Free TibetSWAT (Dance Troupe)
Technical TheatreTheatre Ensemble
Vocal EnsembleYoga
Z Club (Community Service) 
College Matriculation:  
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School Notes:
  • Tucked into the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, Miss Hall’s School is one of the foremost college-preparatory schools for girls in the country. Established in 1898, the School combines a traditional college-preparatory curriculum with two innovative, nationally acclaimed programs – Horizons, a weekly off-campus, experiential learning opportunity, and the Girls’ Leadership Project, which transforms the School into a leadership laboratory. Approximately 190 boarding and day students in grades nine through twelve come from 20 states and 18 countries. The student body is diverse with 23 percent of the students being of color and 20 percent being international. Approximately 50 percent of the students receive some level of financial assistance to attend the School. The School sits on 80 acres in Berkshire County and employs 80 women and men who teach, administer the program, and secure and maintain the buildings and grounds. Governance of the School is through a 28-member Board of Trustees comprised of alumnae and current and past parents. There are over 3,000 alumnae living in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and 43 countries around the globe.
  • School accreditations: Association of Secondary Schools in New England (AISNE), Association of International Educators (NAFSA), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Northeastern Boarding Schools Admission Association (NBSAA), National Coalition of Girls' Schools
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Lucy Adams Billings '66 - New York State Supreme Court Justice
    • Barbara Cooperman '73 - Executive VP, Market Communications and Corporate Relations, Elsevier
    • Jean Erdman '34 - An influential figure in the world of modern dance and part of the Martha Graham Dance Company; was on the faculty of Columbia University and New York University; was the wife of mythologist Joseph Campbell until his death in 1987.
    • Paula Leuchs Moats '72 - Senior VP, Laconia Capital Corporation
    • Susan O'Day '77 - Chief Information Officer and VP, Global Shared Services, Bristol-Myers Squibb
    • Molly Shepard '64 - President and CEO, The Leader's Edge
    • Stacey Sotirhos '89 - Instructional Support Specialist, New York City Board of Education
    • Kari Steinert '85 - Big Foote Music, composer and musician for commercials and films
    • Dian Adams Toland '72 - Project Director of Construction and Restoration, The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
    • Catherine Foster '95 - Architect, Pei Cobb Freed + Partners
  • Profile last updated: 07/27/2009
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