St. Paul's 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
As one of the only fully residential independent high schools in the country, St. Paul's School offers an academic community unlike any other - a place every student and teacher calls home.
Together, they pursue excellence in character and scholarship on a 2,000-acre campus where everyone is encouraged and supported to discover their best selves. When you join our community, you will be welcomed by peers from around the country, and world.
You will learn together, and you will grow together. You will experience high school in ways that you cannot imagine. It will change your life.
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
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
No
No
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
No
No
Year Founded
1856
1797
Campus Size
2000 acres
330 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
540
653
% Students of Color
49%
32%
% International Students
22%
12%
% Students Boarding
100%
88%
Average SAT Score
1430
1400
Average ACT score
32
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
10
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
40
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
79%
70%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$673 million
$840 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$68,353
$70,900
Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$51,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$60,500
$53,000
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a
85
Acceptance Rate
16%
13%
Director of Admissions
Dana Anselmi
Charles F. Davis, Jr.
Associate Director of Admissions
Tim Klika
Gen Pitt
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
40
Sport
Total Sports Offered
23
28
Sports
Alpine SkiingBallet
BaseballBasketball
ClimbingCrew
Cross CountryDance
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseNordic Skiing
SoccerSoftball
SquashSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling
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
27
39
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Angler’s SocietyAsian Society
Chess ClubChinese Society
Classics SocietyDebate
Deli LineEco Action
Engineering and Robotics ClubEntrepreneurs Club
FunkdefiedGAINS
GSAHorae Scholasticae
Indian SocietyInternational Society
Japanese SocietyJustice and Social Equity for Asians and Asian Americans
LatinXModel UN
OnyxThe Pelican
Women of ColorYoung Democrats
Young IndependentsYoung Republicans
Young Women’s Club
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