Dana Hall School
45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA, 02482-0218 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (781)235-3010
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Dana Hall School, founded in 1881, is a college preparatory boarding and day school for young women located 12 miles southwest of Boston. Placing primary emphasis upon sound academic education and upon the preparation of each individual for college and for life, the school balances exposure to new ideas and the challenge of analytic and creative thinking with concentration on the development of self-esteem, leadership, and respect for others. As a school for girls, Dana Hall provides female students with a particularly advantageous environment for both education and self-development. ...read more  

School Overview:
Dana Hall School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) National Coalition of Girls Schools
National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1881
County Norfolk County, MA
Student Body
Total Students 463 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School ( MA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 14% 22%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 32 students
Grade 7 - 48 students
Grade 8 - 48 students
Grade 9 - 85 students
Grade 10 - 80 students
Grade 11 - 81 students
Grade 12 - 90 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 52 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 75%
Average Class Size 12
Number of AP Courses 14
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses
AP U.S. HistoryAP Studio Art
AP StatisticsAP Spanish Literature
AP Spanish LanguageAP Latin Literature
AP French LiteratureAP French Language
AP European HistoryAP English Literature
AP ChemistryAP Calculus BC
AP Calculus ABAP Biology
Average SAT score 1854
Average ACT score 27
Classroom dress code Casual
This School ( MA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 1:6
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 160 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $33,981
Tuition Notes 33,981 (day) 44,904 (boarding)
% on Financial Aid 18%
Average Financial Aid Grant $30,735
Acceptance Rate 50%
Headmaster Caroline Kent Erisman
Admissions Director Wendy Sibert Secor, P15 & 13
Admissions Associate Nancy Mortarelli
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 14

Sports
BasketballCross Country
EquestrianFencing
Field HockeyGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
SquashSwimming
TennisVolley Ball
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 39

Extracurriculars
YogaUltimate Frisbee
TrackSwimming
Student Publications: Mirage, Focus, and HallmanacStudent Council
Student Activities CommitteeStrength and Conditioning
Spiritual Life: AGAPE and KesherSki Club
SHADES (multicultural group)Self Defense
Rock ClimbingRiding
ProctorsPRINTS: People Recognizing Injustices in Need of Thoughtful Solutions
Peer EducationOuting Club
Model U.N.Life Guarding Certification
K2K (Kid to Kid tutoring)iSafe
International Student AssociationGospel Choir
Environmental ClubDisciplinary Committee
Dance Fitness: Hip-hop, tap, musical theatreDance
Dana Hall School of Music: Instrumental lessonsDana Canvas
Cooking ClubCommunity Service Advisory Board
ChorusChamber Singers
Bridge (gay/straight alliance)Blue Key
Big Sister / Little SisterBest Buddies
Aqua Aerobics 
 
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: 06/24/2008
 
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About This Zip Code ( 02482 )
School Zip ( 02482 ) ( MA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 12,445 people 6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 75% 43%
Population Average Age 35 years old 36 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $105,738 $52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.9 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 61 years old 56 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (02482)



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% Owning / % Renting 77% / 23% 58% / 42%
 
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