Holderness School vs. Kimball Union Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Holderness School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:
Kimball Union Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:
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Attribute
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.
Our mission is to create a deep sense of belonging for every member of our community. Through intentionally designed experiences and challenges, our students develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1879
1813
Campus Size
620 acres
1300 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
300
340
% Students of Color
12%
12%
% International Students
14%
25%
% Students Boarding
90%
80%
Average SAT Score
1253
1250
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
493 - 623
Average ACT score
25
26
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
21
20
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
62%
75%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$60 million
$68 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$71,000
$73,700
Tuition (Day Students)
$47,320
$46,800
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$77,200
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$32,300
$38,000
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1
Feb. 1
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Average Percentile SSAT
65
n/a
Acceptance Rate
45%
38%
Director of Admissions
David Flynn
Josh Labove
Associate Director of Admissions
Woody Kampmann
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
21
20
Sport
Total Sports Offered
25
20
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
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Riding, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
16
22
Extra-curric.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
Art Activity, Digital Film Editing, Equestrian, Fire Brigade, Instructional Golf, Instructional Tennis, Math Team, Pottery Activity, Recreational Skiing, Relay Diversity Club, Residential Proctor, Rock Ensemble, School Tour Guides, STEM, Strength & Conditioning Activity, Strength Training, Student Government, The Penny Fellowship - Community Service, Theater Activity, Winter Musical Production, Woodworking, Yearbook