Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $97,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $67,525
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Eagle Hill School
About the School
- Eagle Hill School is a co-educational, college-preparatory boarding school that provides individualized education for students with diverse learning profiles, including those identified with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD.
- Eagle Hill is an IB World School that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in addition to our traditional high school diploma.
- Eagle HIll School offers a four-week summer session is for students ages 12-16 and offers academics and activities designed to help students have a fun-filled summer while building confidence and paving the road for academic success in the fall.
- 96% of students attend a four-year college and 76% graduate from the college where they began.
- Eagle Hill School provides personalized 1:1 reading tutorials with intentional instruction led by teachers trained in Orton-Gillingham and Structured Word Inquiry
- Eagle Hill School offers a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with small classes for personalized learning.
- 93% of students board at Eagle Hill School, and 70% stay on campus each weekend.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $97,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $67,525
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Virtual Event - Wed., November 04, 2026 1:00pm (EST) - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Wed., November 18, 2026 1:00pm (EST) - get more information!
- Learning Diversity Blog - 10/08/2026In our latest Learning Diversity Blog, Teaching AI with Purpose, we share how Eagle Hill teaches students to evaluate sources, question texts, and build strong criticalthinking habits.
- Good News from Eagle Hill School - 10/08/2025Need some good news to talk about? We have you covered! Here is some good news from Eagle Hill School, showcasing inspiring stories, achievements, and uplifting moments from our community. ...more hide
- Follow us on Instagram - 02/06/2025Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive content from Eagle Hill School.
- Eagle Hill School | Hardwick MA - YouTube - 02/06/2025Stay tuned to our YouTube channel for exclusive videos, exciting highlights, and in-depth looks into life at Eagle Hill School.
- Finding Strengths in Executive Function Stories - 01/31/2025Finding Strengths in Executive Function Stories
We're not so different after all: a parent's perspective on executive function. - Eagle Hill’s IB Program Empowers Diverse Learners - 01/06/2025Puzzle Pieces That Fit: Eagle Hill's IB Program Empowers Diverse Learners
Why Learning Differences Don't Define Academic Potential in the IB Diploma Programme at Eagle Hill School - ...read more
Top Rankings
Eagle Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
2026 School Data
Eagle Hill School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Learning Difference Programs
Dyslexia, Language-Based Learning Disability, ADD, ADHD, NLD
n/a
Year Founded
1967
1906
Campus Size
300 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Learn Live Thrive Become
Student Body
Enrollment
215 students
320 students
% Students of Color
25%
27%
% International Students
9%
21%
% Students Boarding
91%
65%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
12
-
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
82%
73%
Summer Program Details
Courses
Eagle Hill is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme.Rather than an AP course, students choose to do an Honors Project supervised by a faculty member from the appropriate department.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$50 million
(Ongoing $50M Comprehensive Campaign)
(Ongoing $50M Comprehensive Campaign)
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$97,000
(Academic Year—2026-2027)
(Academic Year—2026-2027)
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$67,525
(Academic Year—2026-2027)
(Academic Year—2026-2027)
$40,000
Summer Program Cost
$11,900
(Summer 2026)
(Summer 2026)
% Students on Financial Aid
15%
40%
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Mrs. Sue Cranford
Associate Director of Admissions
Ms. Jennifer Cronin
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
14
17
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Pioneer
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
41
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Adopt a Grandparent ClubArts and Crafts Club
Community Art ShowCreate Expressively with Unusual Materials
Cultural DiversityDesign and Make Jewelry
Develop Critical ThinkingDonate and Develop a Sense of Responsibility
Gardening and Plant CareGo Green
Jewelry ClubKaraoke Club
Mock Trail ClubMusic Jam Club
Novel ClubNutrition and Healthy Snacks
Paint BallPhoto Yearbook Club
ReadWrite
ThinkReading and Speaking
Red Cross Blood ClubRespect
RoboticsSelf Awarness
Self Discipline and ConcentrationSpend Time Exercising in the New England Woods
SportsmanshipTake Photos for Publication
TeamworkTo Improve Cognitive Ability
To learn About and care for all Living OrganismsTo Sing Different Genres of Music and Have Fun
To Write Scripts and Convert into StoryboardsWood Shop
Zoo Keepers Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Backstage Area and Equipment FunctionsMusic and Drama Departments Join Together for Two Full Scale Productions a Year
Stage Crew ClubTheatre Production
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Year: 2014 - 2025
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
High Point University
12
Sacred Heart University
11
Endicott College
10
Dean College
9
Lynn University
8
Marist College
7
Curry College
5
Elon University
5
Syracuse University
5
Lasell College
4
School Notes
- Eagle Hill School, located in scenic Hardwick, Massachusetts, serves a population of 220 students from grades eight through twelve. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Eagle Hill is also recognized for its expertise in developing customized courses of study for students and is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
- What makes Eagle Hill School fundamentally different than other schools is that we genuinely understand that each student's path to the future will be unique, that some of our students will imagine futures for themselves that have never been imagined before. It is our understanding of and appreciation for the vastness of human diversity-sometimes elsewhere understood as disabilities-that is the indispensable idea on which our curriculum and instruction are built.
- We are a community that honors individual genius and values diversity.
- At Eagle Hill, we understand that our students are blessed with multiple learning abilities and that it is our responsibility as educators to identify, celebrate, and support each student in capitalizing on his or her individual genius. Moreover, instead of merely providing support within a traditional classroom setting, Eagle Hill School designs classes around each student's particular strengths and needs. By emphasizing individualized attention within the context of a small classroom environment, Eagle Hill provides for the academic, social, and personal growth of each student.
- We believe in finding our students' strengths and teaching to them.
- Our curriculum design is one of the most important and innovative ways in which Eagle Hill School manages to act on the specific needs of each student. Eagle Hill School's calendar is a flexible matrix of six daily class meeting times over nine academic terms. Individual class sections can meet in a nearly unlimited range of configurations, allowing students to pursue their academic preparation in ways that make sense for their subject and their individual needs. Students are placed in very small sections, averaging six students apiece, based on consideration of multiple data points such as student interest, achievement, social development, and learning preferences.
- We are pioneers, ready to explore a sense of wonder and possibility every day in the classroom.
- Welcome to a place where excellence meets opportunity, and every student is supported on their journey towards a brighter future.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia, Language-Based Learning Disability, ADD, ADHD, NLD
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Frank P. Cochrane ‘70 - President, Investment Timing Consultants, Inc.
- Gurdon (Stan) Wattles '75 - Former Formula 1, Indy Car and International Sports Cars Driver Founder of Metro Racing Systems and GSW Enterprises, LLC Current Board Member: National Center for Learning Disabilities
- Patrick Taylor McQuown '89 - Inventor, Entrepreneur and Co-founder and President, Proteus Director of Entrepreneurship, James Madison University Two-time Technology and Engineering Emmy Award winner MIT TR 100; granted 2004; MIT Technology Review Magazine's Top 100 people under 35
- Max Silver '06 - Entrepreneur and Founder, Vertical Groove Golf
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Eagle Hill School cost?
Eagle Hill School's tuition is approximately $97,000 for boarding students and $67,525 for day students.
Who are famous alumni from Eagle Hill School?
Eagle Hill School famous alumni include: Frank P. Cochrane ‘70, Gurdon (Stan) Wattles '75, Patrick Taylor McQuown '89 and Max Silver '06.
What sports does Eagle Hill School offer?
Eagle Hill School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling.
Does Eagle Hill School offer a summer program?
Yes, Eagle Hill School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Eagle Hill School's ranking?
Eagle Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small average class sizes.
When is the application deadline for Eagle Hill School?
The application deadline for Eagle Hill School is Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Student & Alumni Reviews
Review
Description
What makes EHS different is the faculty and staff, because they are all like family to the students. They have all seen us through the best and worst of our days and have never given. . .
The Eagle Hill School in Hardwick, MA, is an institution that that stands out among the rest. The faculty at EHS provide their students with the attention and patience that most schools do not or. . .
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- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $97,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $67,525
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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