Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
With a history that goes back more than 175 years, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School is a small, coeducational day and boarding school for students in grades 8 to 12 and postgraduate.
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall offers a unique, challenging college preparatory curriculum in addition to an array of arts, athletics, and other dynamic opportunities for students to discover new interests and reach their individual potentials.
Our 42-acre, gorgeous, tree-lined campus is just 10 miles from Boston, boasting a location that allows students to immerse themselves in various cultural opportunities throughout the school year.
At CH-CH, we cultivate intellectual courage, creative ambition, and unwavering empathy. As a result, our students develop a sense of strength, engagement, and awareness that drives them to achieve their best.
CH-CH students find a learning environment that is academically challenging and innovative, coupled with the option of receiving additional academic help within our cohesive Skills and Academic Support program.
All aspects of life at CH-CH, from weekly teacher-written progress reports to an individualized approach to college counseling, are student-centered. Our encouraging, compassionate and supportive community climate fosters leadership, respect, creative thinking and independence in our students.
The primary focus of our active curriculum and environment is to successfully prepare our students for college and beyond. We are dedicated to differentiated classroom instruction and have developed a "multiple intelligences" approach to teaching and learning which allows us to focus on providing students with a range of engaging learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $69,500
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall ranks among the top 10 schools with < 200 students (out of 91 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School History
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1828
1906
Campus Size
42 acres
126 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
190 students
310 students
% Students of Color
43%
25%
% International Students
10%
20%
% Students Boarding
30%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1130 - 1335
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
17
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$2.86 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$69,500
(Additional $500 Health Fee)
(Additional $500 Health Fee)
$61,400
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$33,830
% Students on Financial Aid
35%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$44,800
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
60%
58%
Director of Admissions
Lisa Pelrine
Associate Director of Admissions
Shannon Fortin
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
17
17
Courses
Advanced 2-D Design, Advanced French Studies, Advanced Physics, Advanced French Studies, Advanced Photography, Advanced Spanish Studies, Advanced Wheel Throwing, AP Calculus A/B, AP Environmental Science, AP Literature and Composition, AP Studio Art, AP US Government and Politics, Calculus II, Honors Algebra II with Trig, Honors Precalculus
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
13
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
12
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), National Honor Society, Showing Up For Racial Justice (SURJ), Student Ambassador Program, Student Government, Student Newspaper, Students of Color Alliance (SOCA), The Community Service Program, Video Game Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Club
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), National Honor Society, Showing Up For Racial Justice (SURJ), Student Ambassador Program, Student Government, Student Newspaper, Students of Color Alliance (SOCA), The Community Service Program, Video Game Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Club
College Matriculation
Year: 2015 - 2017
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Boston University
4
College of the Holy Cross
4
Rochester Institute of Technology
4
Clark University
3
Wheaton College
3
Champlain College
2
Dickinson College
2
Franklin and Marshall College
2
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
2
University of Hartford
2
School Notes
- Day and Boarding
- English Language Learners Program
- Weekly Advisory
- Multiple Intelligence Approach to teaching and learning
- Grade Level Programs
- Student/Faculty Advisory Program
- Skills and Academic Strategies Program with seamless integration into the curriculum
- Community Service Requirements & Cultural Opportunities
- Summer Camp Programs - Running Brook Day Camp, Adventures Program for teens, Art Camp
- Certificate of Distinction Programs
- Independent Study Opportunities
- 'Spring Term' Experiential Learning Program
- Summer College Counseling Bootcamp
- 100% College/University Placement
- Individualized College Counseling
- Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall accreditations: NAIS, TABS, AISNE, NEASC
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall cost?
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall's tuition is approximately $69,500 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall?
The acceptance rate of Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall is 60%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.
What sports does Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall offer?
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall's ranking?
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large student body (number of students) and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall?
The application deadline for Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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