Holderness School vs. Deerfield Academy
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School Overview
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Deerfield Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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School History
Overview
An independent school community committed to rigorous academics, epic adventures, and all-in athletics surrounded by New Hampshire`s lakes and White Mountains.
Deerfield Academy is an independent secondary school committed to high standards of scholarship, citizenship, and personal responsibility.
Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, extensive cocurricular program, and supportive residential environment, Deerfield encourages each student to develop an inquisitive and creative mind, sound body, and strong moral character.
Set in a historic village bounded by river, hills, and farms, Deerfield inspires reflection, study and play, abiding friendships, and a defining school spirit.
A vibrant, ethical community that embraces diversity, the Academy prepares students for leadership in a rapidly changing world that requires global understanding, environmental stewardship, and dedication to service.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
No
No
Year Founded
1879
1797
Campus Size
620 acres
330 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
300
653
% Students of Color
12%
32%
% International Students
14%
12%
% Students Boarding
90%
88%
Average SAT Score
1253
1400
Average ACT score
25
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
Average Class Size
12
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
21
40
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
62%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$60 million
$840 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$71,000
$70,900
Tuition (Day Students)
$47,320
$51,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$32,300
$53,000
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
65
85
Acceptance Rate
45%
13%
Director of Admissions
David Flynn
Charles F. Davis, Jr.
Associate Director of Admissions
Woody Kampmann
Gen Pitt
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
21
40
Sport
Total Sports Offered
25
28
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballClimbing
CrewCross Country
Cross Country RunningCycling
Field HockeyFootball
Freestyle SkiingGolf
Ice HockeyKayaking
LacrosseMountain Biking
MountaineeringNordic Skiing
Rock ClimbingSki Jumping
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Track
Alpine SkiingBallet
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
Cross Country RunningCycling
DanceDiving
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSkiing
SoccerSoftball
SquashSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Water PoloWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
16
39
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Competition TeamAlliance Club
Blue KeyCommunity Service Club
Dorm PrefectsDrama Club
Environment ClubFishing Club
Habitat for HumanityHoldernotes Acapella
Indoor SoccerInvestment Club
Multicultural ClubStudent Newspaper
Student VestryYearbook
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Albany RoadLit Magazine
Alpine SkiingAmnesty International
Angling ClubArabic Club
Asian Students AssociationBallet
Ballroom DancingBlack Student Alliance
Black Student CoalitionCheerleaders
Chinese ClubChorus
Christian FellowshipChristian Fellowship Club
Classical Music SocietyClassics Club
Community ServiceComputer Club
DanceDebate Forum
Deerfield ScrollDiversity Club
Environmental Action GroupFire Department Volunteers
Food ClubKnitting
Poetry NightResidence Hall Student Government
Ski/SnowboardingYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Animal Rights ClubAsian Student Association
ChessCurrent Issues Speakers Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery ClubBasketball
Fly Fishing Club