- Dana Hall School: Girls Learning, Leading, Succeeding Located 12 miles west of Boston, Dana Hall is an all-girls day and boarding school for grades 5-12.
- Since its founding in 1881, Dana Hall has been committed to the education of young women, academic excellence and the encouragement of a well-rounded, balanced education.Teaching young women is what Dana Hall does best.Encouraged by strong role models, Dana Hall students find their voice; they learn to express their opinions and take on new challenges.They find confidence and strength, and they acquire the habits of hard work and the skills to succeed throughout their lives.
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- Review Description
- College of William and Mary Emphasis on self determination. Empowered women in a time with little empowerment. Holistic yet traditional approach to education-all subjects given equal importance and delivered with equal rigor. Tuesday night family style dinners for boarders and. . .
- West Virginia University Dana Hall is for girls only. The class size is small and the students come from all over the world. . .
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Listed among the top 5 all-girls schools (out of 28 all-girls schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Large student body (number of students)
- Offering Breadth Most extracurriculars offered
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Dana Hall School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 5-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1881 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 55 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 482 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 25%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 19%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 40%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 1885 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1690 - 2060 | - |
| 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 | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $47 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$59,680 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$45,650 | $28,500 |
| Tuition international students | $59,680 | $47,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 20%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $35,002 | $21,582 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 58% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 47%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Wendy Sibert Secor, P15 & 13 | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Nancy Mortarelli | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 16 |
| Courses | AP Art History, 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, AP Physics C, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP U.S. History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 14 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 42 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Aqua Aerobics, Architecture Club, Best Buddies, Big/Little Siblings, Blue Key, Bridge Club, Caritas Curing Cancer, Chamber, China Care, Chorus, Community Service Club, Crew, Dana Canvas, Dana Hall School of Music: instrumental lessons, Dance Club, Disciplinary Council, Environment Club, French Club, Gospel, Green Team, International Student Club, K2K (kid to kid tutoring), Life Guarding Certification, Model UN, Peer Education, | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2009 - 2013 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Boston College | 9 | |
| Columbia University | 5 | |
| Brown University | 4 | |
| University of St. Andrews | 4 | |
| Duke University | 3 | |
| Harvard University | 3 | |
| Middlebury College | 3 | |
| Princeton University | 2 | |
| Vanderbilt University | 2 | |
| Yale University | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Mission Statement: 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
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