Miss Hall's School vs. Miss Porter's School
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Overview
Founded in 1898, Miss Hall's School is an internationally recognized boarding and day school for girls in grades 912 and one of the first girls' boarding schools in New England. Located in the Berkshires, Miss Hall's offers a personalized academic program within a diverse, global community enriched by arts and culture.
The school's bold curriculum emphasizes student voice, choice, and deep learning, encouraging critical thinking, self-discovery, and purpose. Experiential learning is central to the Miss Hall's experience, highlighted by the signature Horizons program, now in its 31st year. Horizons provides leadership training to all students and places them in internships at more than 75 organizations, allowing students to explore career interests and gain real-world experience.
Committed to access, Miss Hall's offers Personalized Family Tuition, with costs based on each family's circumstances. With students from 24 countries and individualized support, Miss Hall's prepares students for strong college outcomes and lifelong success.
Founded in 1843 by lifelong scholar and educator, Sarah Porter, Miss Porter`s School is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades nine through 12.
Located in the center of Farmington, Conn., Porter`s offers a diverse high school experience with 334 students hailing from 27 states and representing 30 countries.
The school educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens who will shape a changing world. For more information, please visit www.porters.org.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12
School Type
All-girls
All-girls
Year Founded
1898
1843
Campus Size
80 acres
50 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
200
345
% Students of Color
34%
32%
% International Students
35%
16%
% Students Boarding
70%
66%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
1200 - 1280
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
11
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
n/a
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
81%
88%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$25 million
$160 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$79,400
$76,800
Tuition (Day Students)
$48,000
$60,200
Tuition (international students)
$83,000
n/a
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$28,000
$30,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
n/a
40%
Director of Admissions
David Hopkins
Sarah Quinn
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
n/a
Sport
Total Sports Offered
12
24
Sports
Alpine SkiingBasketball
CrewCross Country Running
DanceEquestrian
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
TennisVolleyball
Alpine SkiingBadminton
BalletBasketball
CrewCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
DivingEquestrian
Field HockeyGolf
LacrosseRiding
SoccerSoftball
SquashSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
54
34
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admissions AmbassadorsAI Club
Anime ClubArt Club
Asian Religious and Cultural Exchange ClubAthletic Association
Black Student UnionCortex Collective
Debate ClubDigital Design Club
Diversity CoalitionEnvironmental Change Organization (ECO)
EssenceEye of the Hurricane (Literary Magazine)
Greenhouse ClubGuzheng Club
Hallmark Chronicles (newspaper)Hatch/Hatchery 2.0
Ice Skating ClubIMPACT Club (current issues)
Interfaith Affinity GroupInternational Student Alliance
Jewish Affinity GroupJournaling Club
Judicial CommitteeKpop Club
Latine Affinity GroupMagic Needle (Chinese Embroidery Club)
Math ClubMath Games Club
Minecraft ClubMiss Hall's Medical
Psychology ClubReAD Club
Run ClubSocial Committee
Songwriting ClubSpectrum - LGBTQ
Student CouncilTogether We Can (charity work/volunteering)
VitalKind (community wellness outreach)Wellness Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber EnsembleGrace Notes a Capella Group
Jazz EnsembleMHS Theater Ensemble
Uke BandVocal Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ArcheryFitness
HikingSnowboarding
SwimmingYoga
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Anime ClubAsian Student Alliance
Astronomy ClubBlack Latinx Alliance
Blockchain ClubChristian Fellowship
Community Service ClubDebate Club
Earth ClubEconomy and Finance Club
Gender and Sexuality AllianceGirls Who Code
International Student AdvisoryJewish Student Union
Literary MagazineMental Health Alliance
Model UNPolitics Club
Student CouncilStudent Newspaper
Tour GuidesYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
A cappellaChoir
Dance WorkshopDigital Art
DrawingFilmmaking
Jazz BandOrchestra
PaintingPottery
PrintmakingTheater and tech


