Holderness School
An independent school community committed to rigorous academics, epic adventures, and all-in athletics surrounded by New Hampshire`s lakes and White Mountains.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $47,320
- Acceptance rate: 45%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1
- Source: Verified school update
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Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1879
1907
Campus Size
620 acres
126 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
300 students
300 students
% Students of Color
12%
26%
% International Students
14%
20%
% Students Boarding
90%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
21
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
62%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$60 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$71,000
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$47,320
$34,900
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$32,300
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Feb. 1
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
65%
-
Acceptance Rate
45%
58%
Director of Admissions
David Flynn
Associate Director of Admissions
Woody Kampmann
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
25
16
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Field Hockey, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
16
23
Extracurriculars
Academic Competition Team, Alliance Club, Blue Key, Community Service Club, Dorm Prefects, Drama Club, Environment Club, Fishing Club, Habitat for Humanity, Holdernotes Acapella, Indoor Soccer, Investment Club, Multicultural Club, Student Newspaper, Student Vestry, Yearbook
School Notes
- Holderness is an independent, boarding day school, offering grades 9-12. The combination of the school's focus on community and character and its joyful outdoor spirit are what makes it distinctive. Holderness offers a first-class preparatory education, along with outstanding snow sports, athletics and arts programs. Our students graduate well-educated, resilient, and open-minded, with the skills for a happy and successful life.
- Holderness School accreditations: NEASC, AISNE, ISANNE
Source: Verified school update
Alumni Reviews Review School
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Nestled in rural New Hampshire a unique aspect of Holderness school is its proximity to the White Mountains and the integral part they play over the course of a students education at Holderness. Weekend trips. . .
The one thing about Holderness that I thought was incredibly unique, and one of my favorite aspects of the school, is the sense of community. I don't think I've ever been as close to a. . .
Holderness is a very unique school. Aside from the down to earth culture and genuine connections you will make with faculty, two things that make it unique are 'Special Programs' in the spring and the. . .
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