Deerfield Academy
- Deerfield is a place of modern, dynamic scholarship. Through an ever-evolving curriculum, Deerfield offers tools and teachers that encourage curiosity and entrepreneurial leadership in its diverse student body.
- Students` grit and determination is fortified with the support and collaboration of other scholars, as they examine the world`s most pressing problems, together.
- Deerfield`s program is enhanced by an abundance of events, clubs, invited speakers, global trips, and community-wide activities-all in support of a rigorous yet collaborative, hardworking yet joyful, student experience.
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- Harvard University Deerfield is smaller than many other boarding schools in New England, leading to a very tight-knit community. Each student gets to know people in every grade level very well. The tradition of sit-down meals help. . .
- Columbia University Deerfield’s location in the Pioneer Valley makes it an incredibly beautiful place to live, and opportunities abound for hiking, biking, swimming, and otherwise engaging with the surroundings. Because the school is tucked away from the. . .
- Hamilton College Deerfield is unique in its size, since most boarding schools are either small (300-400 students) or large (800+ students), but Deerfield has an enrollment of about 630-640 students. This unique size allows Deerfield to focus. . .
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- Category Attribute
- School Resources Large financial endowment
- School Resources Highest endowment/student
- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
- Offering Breadth Most sports offered
- Offering Breadth High # of AP/advanced courses offered
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
- Student Test Scores High SSAT scores
- School History Oldest founding date
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Deerfield Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1797 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 330 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 648 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 32% | 23% |
| % International Students | 12% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 88% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1400 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 30 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (https://deerfield.edu/almanac/rules-and-expectations/personal-conduct/class-dress/) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 40 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $532 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $58,050 | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $41,610 | $31,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 35% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $47,080 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 86% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Charles F. Davis, Jr. | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Allison DiNardo | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 23 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cycling, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 40 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Albany Road, Lit Magazine, Alpine Skiing, Amnesty International, Angling Club, Arabic Club, Asian Students Association, Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, Black Student Alliance, Black Student Coalition, Cheerleaders, Chinese Club, Chorus, Christian Fellowship, Christian Fellowship Club, Classical Music Society, Classics Club, Community Service, Computer Club, Dance, Debate Forum, Deerfield Scroll, Diversity Club, Environmental Action Group, Fire Department Volunteers, Food Club, Knitting, Poetry Night, Residence Hall Student Government, Sage Literary Magazine, Ski/Snowboarding Arts and Music Programs: Animal Rights Club, Aquarium Society, Asian Student Association, Chess, Current Issues Speakers Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Archery Club, Basketball, Fly Fishing Club | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2006 - 2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Georgetown | 44 | |
| Harvard | 39 | |
| Yale | 37 | |
| Brown | 30 | |
| Univ. of Penn | 29 | |
| Middlebury | 25 | |
| Colgate | 23 | |
| Trinity | 23 | |
| Tufts | 23 | |
| Williams | 20 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Deerfield Academy accreditations: NEASC
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- King Abdullah - King of Jordan
- John McPhee - Author
- Buddy Teevens - Collegiate football coach
- Matthew Fox - Actor
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