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The Hill School

5.00 (8 reviews)
860 Beech Street Pottstown PA 19464
Tel: (610) 326-1000
www.thehill.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $81,040
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,980
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31
  • Source: Verified school update
The Hill School Photo #4 - Boarding students reside on campus in one of eight dormitory complexes. Faculty members and their families live in apartments in each dorm.
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About the School

  • Simply put The Hill School is a close-knit community of boarding and day students and faculty from around the world who live and learn together.
  • We treat each other as family and form lifelong friendships.
  • You`ll find the perfect balance of being challenged, feeling supported, and discovering your independence.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $81,040
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,980
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31
  • Source: Verified school update

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Top Rankings

The Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 271 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
School Resources
Large financial endowment
School Resources
Highest endowment/student
Selectivity
Low acceptance rates
Offering Breadth
Most sports offered
Student Test Scores
High SSAT scores

School Overview

2026 School Data
The Hill School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1851
1906
Campus Size
200 acres
130 acres
Last Day of School
Thu. May 27, 2027
School Motto
Whatsoever things are true.

Student Body

Enrollment
539 students
319 students
% Students of Color
42%
27%
% International Students
16%
21%
% Students Boarding
77%
65%
Average SAT Score
1310
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
All students are required to wear blazers.
Casual
Average Class Size
10 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
86%
73%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Accreditations
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)
# of AP Courses Offered
21
18
Courses
Arts 2-D Art and Design AP Drawing Classics Latin Computer Science Computer Science Principles English English 2 Seminar: Global Cultures and People English 3 Language English 4 Literature History & Social Sciences Economics U.S. Government & Politics

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$262 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$81,040
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$54,980
$40,400
% Students on Financial Aid
39%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$50,500
(Average boarding grant)
$25,000

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Jan. 31
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
86%
-
Acceptance Rate
25%
64%
Director of Admissions
Tom Eccleston
Chris Bala
Application URL
Online Application

Course Listings

List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
25
17
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country Running
DanceDiving
FencingField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
Rock ClimbingSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball
Water PoloWinter Track
Wrestling
Colors
Navy Blue
School Mascot
Ram

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
15
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Honor CouncilStudent Government Association
Student PrefectsThe Dial (yearbook)
The Hill News (newspaper)The Record (literary journal)


Arts and Music Programs:
A CapellaChamber Choir
ChorusDance
TheatreTheatre Tech
Visual Arts


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rock ClimbingUltimate Frisbee

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
100%
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School Notes

  • Who? We are the family boarding school, a close-knit community of boarding and day students and faculty from around the world who live and learn together. We treat each other as family and form lifelong friendships.
  • What? The Hill provides each student with an exceptional, inclusive learning experience that promotes truth as the foundation for intellectual, personal, and social growth. As a School, we value and nurture honesty, generosity, empathy, respectfulness, and kindness; character is not so much taught but lived, as reflected in our motto, "Whatsoever things are true."
  • When? The learning and fun never stop. In our dormitories, students live alongside friends and faculty who help them develop lifelong skills to navigate college and beyond. During the evenings, students have required study hours, but there is also down time and special events. Throughout the weekends, a variety of activities are planned on and off campus there is something for everyone!
  • Where? The Hill School`s 200-acre campus is nestled in Pottstown, Pa., a Pennsylvania suburb rich in history and culture. Our convenient location, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City and Baltimore, Maryland, provides students with unlimited cultural possibilities for classroom learning experiences and weekend activities.
  • Why? By receiving a Hill School diploma and taking that traditional jump in the Dell Pond, Hill graduates join a network of more than 10,000 alumni that spans the world who all share the common bond of a Hill experience. The Hill Alumni Association provides support and camaraderie long after graduation. We say "Hill ties never sever" because the relationships are lifelon
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Clark Hoyt '60 - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Washington editor of Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services
    • Lamar Hunt '51 - Businessman, owner and founder of the Kansas City Chiefs and a creator of the American Football League
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Hill School cost?
The Hill School's tuition is approximately $81,040 for boarding students and $54,980 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Hill School?
The acceptance rate of The Hill School is 25%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%. The Hill School's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from The Hill School?
The Hill School famous alumni include: Clark Hoyt '60 and Lamar Hunt '51.
What sports does The Hill School offer?
The Hill School offers 25 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. The Hill School is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.
What is The Hill School's ranking?
The Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large financial endowment, Highest endowment/student, Low acceptance rates, Most sports offered and High SSAT scores.
When is the application deadline for The Hill School?
The application deadline for The Hill School is Jan. 31.

Alumni Reviews Review School

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Description

Class of 1980
5.00
NYU
The Hill was not only crucial to my education as a student, it also afforded the pleasure of learning how to be a gentleman. While I retain my "book knowledge" to a great degree, my. . .

Class of 1980
5.00
Yale
Faculty "hall masters" and students live in dormitories and take meals together in the dining hall. There is a true sense of mentorship and family. . .

Class of 1980
5.00
College of William and Mary (B.A., MBA)
It's been 50 years but the school has developed a partnership with the town of Pottstown which is unique across the country. Several alumni (in my class of '67, including the Governor of Pennsylvania). . .
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  • Grades: 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $81,040
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,980
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31
  • Source: Verified school update
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