Dana Hall School

45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA, 02482-0218
Tel: (781)235-3010
Grades: 6 - 12 | 475 students
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Located 12 miles west of Boston, Dana Hall School is a college preparatory boarding and day school for young women in grades 6 - 12. 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 analytical 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.

School Overview:
Dana Hall School
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)
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
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
Basketball Cross Country
Equestrian Fencing
Field Hockey Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Squash Swimming
Tennis Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 42 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
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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