- Hoosac School, founded in 1889, is a coeducational, college preparatory school enrolling boarders and day students in Forms II-VI (Grades 8-12) and a PG program.
- Hoosick, an historic town of 3500 residents, is in the Hudson Valley near the borders of New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
- We are approximately 2 1/2 hours from New York City and easily accessible by Amtrak Train or Albany Int'l Airport.
- We pride ourselves in energizing the "passion" in a student whether it be Academic, the Arts or Athletics and helping them to reach their fullest potential.
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| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Hoosac School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1889 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 350 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 125 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 10%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 31%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 80%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 1650 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1350 - 1950 | - |
| Average ACT score | 29 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Casual Wednesdays & Saturdays) |
Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $1 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$52,000 (ESL and SUCCESS are Additional Tuition) |
$51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$18,500 | $28,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 35%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $28,000 | $21,582 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 70% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 65%
|
57%
|
| Associate Director of Admissions | Ryan Grant | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 16 |
| Courses | Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, Latin, Modern European History, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, US History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Orienteering, Rugby, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 11 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Astronomy Club, Boars Head & Yule Log Pageant, Car Club, Choir, Drama Club, Fishing Club, Literary Magazine, Mozaic, Owlet, Shakespeare Contest, Theater Dance & Music, Yearbook | |
School Notes
- Hoosac is a caring community that prides itself on focusing on the individual. While we are a rigorous academic school, our mastery teaching approch provides students with personal contact with faculty to better prepare them for the rigor of college. At Hoosac, we believe that every student has a passion. Our mission is to develop that passion and provide the structure and tools so that every student may realize thier fullest potential going into college. Through Academics, the Arts, Athletics and Residential Life a Hoosac student becomes well rounded and confident that they will succeed at whatever they endeavor to become.
- LD types supported: ADD/ADHD/LD
- School accreditations: Middle States, New York State Association of Independent Schools
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