Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School

785 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA, 02452-0245
With a history that goes back more than 175 years, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School is a small, coeducational day and boarding school for students in grades 9 to 12 and postgraduate. Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall offers a unique, challenging college preparatory curriculum in addition to an array of arts, athletics, and other dynamic opportunities for students to discover new interests and reach their individual potentials.  Our 39-acre, gorgeous, tree-lined campus is just 10 miles from Boston, boasting a location that allows students to immerse themselves in various cultural opportunities throughout the school year.  CH-CH is home to a diverse group of students from a multitude of states and countries who share the desire and potential to achieve greater academic success, while our experienced, dedicated and creative faculty shares the responsibility of teaching the way our students learn.  CH-CH students find a learning environment that is academically challenging and innovative, coupled with the option of receiving additional academic help within our cohesive Skills and Academic Support program.  All aspects of life at CH-CH, from weekly teacher-written progress reports to an individualized approach to college counseling, are student-centered.  Our encouraging, compassionate and supportive community climate fosters leadership, respect, creative thinking and independence in our students.  The primary focus of our active curriculum and environment is to successfully prepare our students for college, and beyond.  We are dedicated to differentiated classroom instruction, and have developed a “multiple intelligences” approach to teaching and learning which allows us to focus on providing students with a range of engaging learning opportunities – both in and out of the classroom.     

School Overview:

Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1828
Student Body
Total Students 164 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 24% (MA School Avg.: 24%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 66%
Average Class Size 10 students
Number of AP Courses 2 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $33,900
Tuition Notes Day Student Tuition. 33,900 Boarding student tuition=46,000
% on Financial Aid 23%
Admissions Director Lisa Pelrine
Admissions Associate Jennifer Arno
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Badminton Baseball
Basketball Cross Country
Golf Lacrosse
Rock Climbing Soccer
Softball Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 12 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Amnesty International Debating
Drama Gay/Straight Alliance
International Student Organization National Honor Society
Robotics Student Government
Student Newspaper Students of Color Alliance
Tech Crew Yearbook

School Notes:

    • Learning Center
    • ESL
    • Weekly Advisory
    • Multiple Intelligence Approach to teaching and learning
    • Grade Level Programs
    • Community Service Requirements & Cultural Opportunities
    • Summer Enrichment Programs - SummerSpeak for English Language Learners, Running Brook Day Camp, Aspen Adventures Program
    • Independent Study Options
    • Fine Arts Certificate Program
    • Summer College Counseling Bootcamp

    Profile last updated: 04/06/2012

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Gr. K-8 | 1.3 mi. away
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Our Lady's Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 1.6 mi. away
The Guild For Human Services
Gr. 4-12 | 1.7 mi. away

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