Hoosac School
- 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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Hoosac School is listed among the top 10 schools with < 200 students (out of 97 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
- Offering Breadth Most sports offered
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
- Student Test Scores High SSAT scores
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Hoosac School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12, PG | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1889 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 350 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 192 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 10% | 23% |
| % International Students | 40% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 90% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1300 | * National Avg. »View |
| 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 (Business Casual Wednesdays & Saturdays) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $1.5 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $52,000 (ESL is Free while SUCCESS is an Additional Cost) | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $18,500 | $31,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 35% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $28,000 (Need Based and Merit Scholarship ) | $25,000 |
| 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 | 45% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Ryan Grant | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 18 |
| Courses | Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, Latin, Modern European History, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, US History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Rugby, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 15 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Biblical Theology Study Group Club or Organization: Astronomy Club, Improv Club, Linear Algebra, Literary Magazine, Mozaic, Owlet, Theater Dance & Music Arts and Music Programs: Car Club, Choir, Fishing Club, Freestyle Friday, Shakespeare Contest, Yearbook Recreational Athletic Programs: Drama Club | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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
- Hoosac School accreditations: Middle States, New York State Association of Independent Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Burgess Meredith '26 - Starred as the trainer in the "Rocky" movies as well as the Penguin in "Batman".
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