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Dana Hall School

45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA, 02482-0218 -

School Notes Overview:

Located 12 miles west of Boston, Dana Hall School is a college preparatory boarding and day school for young women. 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....

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School Overview:

	Dana Hall School
School Membership(s)	National Coalition of Girls' Schools National Association of Independent Schools The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded	1881
County	Norfolk County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	500 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	23%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 35 students
	Grade 7 - 48 students
	Grade 8 - 47 students
	Grade 9 - 85 students
	Grade 10 - 99 students
	Grade 11 - 98 students
	Grade 12 - 88 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	64 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	73%
Average Class Size	12
Number of AP Courses	15
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
	Advanced Courses
	AP U.S. History	AP Studio Art
	AP Statistics	AP Spanish Literature
	AP Spanish Language	AP Mandarin
	AP Latin Vergil	AP Latin Catullus and Ovid
	AP French Language	AP European History
	AP English Literature	AP Chemistry
	AP Calculus BC	AP Calculus AB
	AP Biology
Average SAT score	1854
Average ACT score	27
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$35,340
Tuition Notes	35,340 (day) 46,700 (boarding)
% on Financial Aid	18%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$31,989
Acceptance Rate	38%
Head of School	Caroline Kent Erisman, P11
Admissions Director	Wendy Sibert Secor, P15 & 13
Admissions Associate	Nancy Mortarelli
Sport
Total Sports Offered	14
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Equestrian	Fencing
	Field Hockey	Golf
	Ice Hockey	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Softball
	Squash	Swimming
	Tennis	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	42
	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: 07/21/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (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	62 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	77% / 23%	58% / 42%