
School Overview: |
Dana Hall School
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| School Membership(s) | National Coalition of Girls National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1881 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 475 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-girls | |
| % Students of Color | 19% (MA School Avg.: 24%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 71% | |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 17 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| AP Biology | AP Calculus AB | |
| AP Calculus BC | AP Chemistry | |
| AP Computer Science | AP English Language and Composition | |
| AP English Literature | AP European History | |
| AP French Language | AP Latin Catullus and Ovid | |
| AP Latin Vergil | AP Mandarin | |
| AP Spanish Language | AP Spanish Literature | |
| AP Statistics | AP Studio Art | |
| AP U.S. History | ||
| Average SAT score | 1864 | |
| Average ACT score | 28 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $38,496 | |
| Tuition Notes | $38,409 (Middle School Day) $51,109 (Boarding Student) $51,830 (International Boarding Student) | |
| % on Financial Aid | 19% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $31,989 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | |
| Admissions Director | Wendy Sibert Secor, P15 & 13 | |
| Admissions Associate | Nancy Mortarelli | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Equestrian | Fencing | |
| Field Hockey | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 42 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Aqua Aerobics | Best Buddies | |
| Big Sister / Little Sister | Blue Key | |
| Bridge (gay/straight alliance) | Chamber Singers | |
| Chorus | Community Service Advisory Board | |
| Cooking Club | Dana Canvas | |
| Dana Hall School of Music: Instrumental lessons | Dance | |
| Dance Fitness: Hip-hop, tap, musical theatre | Disciplinary Committee | |
| Environmental Club | Gospel Choir | |
| International Student Association | K2K (Kid to Kid tutoring) | |
| Life Guarding Certification | Math Club | |
| Mock Trial Club | Model U.N. | |
| Outing Club | PRINTS: People Recognizing Injustices in Need of Thoughtful Solutions | |
| Peer Education | Proctors | |
| Riding | Robotics Club | |
| Rock Climbing | SHADES (multicultural group) | |
| Self Defense | Ski Club | |
| Spiritual Life: AGAPE and Kesher | Strength and Conditioning | |
| Student Activities Committee | Student Council | |
| Student Publications: Mirage, Focus, and Hallmanac | Swimming | |
| Track | Ultimate Frisbee | |
| Yoga | iSafe | |
School Notes:
Dana Hall School is committed to fostering excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics within a vibrant, caring community. With emphasis on integrity, leadership, diversity, and service as well as on respect for self and others, Dana Hall provides its students with a unique opportunity to prepare themselves for the challenges and choices they will face as women and citizens of the world.
Profile last updated: 10/12/2011
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