Deerfield Academy
School Notes Overview:
The purpose of Deerfield Academy is to educate young people - intellectually, aesthetically, socially, physically and morally - so that they become responsible, contributing citizens and fulfilled human beings. A Deerfield education is characterized by a rigorous curriculum, lively exchange of ideas and supportive teaching. Its objective is to instruct students in the basic skills and subject matter of the humanities and sciences, to cultivate in them the habits and techniques of learning and to enable them to be curious, creative and independent. The school is committed to the arts and to the development of an aesthetic dimension in its students. Deerfield Academy is a residential community in which students should learn to conduct themselves according to high standards of citizenship. Recognizing that diversity enriches the school, the Academy seeks to foster an appreciation of difference. The value placed on mutual respect and concern for others and on each person's contribution to the welfare of the school benefits both the individual and the Academy. ...
School Overview:
Deerfield Academy |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Franklin County, MA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 610 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 97 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 167 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 165 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 181 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 106 teachers | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 150 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The purpose of Deerfield Academy is to educate young people - intellectually, aesthetically, socially, physically and morally - so that they become responsible, contributing citizens and fulfilled human beings. A Deerfield education is characterized by a rigorous curriculum, lively exchange of ideas and supportive teaching. Its objective is to instruct students in the basic skills and subject matter of the humanities and sciences, to cultivate in them the habits and techniques of learning and to enable them to be curious, creative and independent. The school is committed to the arts and to the development of an aesthetic dimension in its students. Deerfield Academy is a residential community in which students should learn to conduct themselves according to high standards of citizenship. Recognizing that diversity enriches the school, the Academy seeks to foster an appreciation of difference. The value placed on mutual respect and concern for others and on each person's contribution to the welfare of the school benefits both the individual and the Academy.
- Profile last updated: 02/13/2007
In the News:
- Longmeadow High downs Ludlow in boys hockey (The Republican)
posted on January 31, 2010 at 02:06:45 am
Sean O’Donnell scored two goals as Longmeadow beat Ludlow, 6-2 to improve to 14-1 ... - Area games (The Eagle-Tribune)
posted on January 29, 2010 at 07:34:10 am
Today's Games Boys Basketball Phillips at Rivers, 4:45 p.m.; Pelham at Whittier, 5 p.m.; Wilmington at Georgetown, 6:30 p.m.; Pentucket at Rockport, 6:30 p.m.; Concord at Timberlane, 7 p.m.; Newmarket at Sanborn, 7 p.m.; Methuen at Durfee, 7 p.m.; Lawrence at Monument, 7 p.m.; Pinkerton at Exeter, 7 p.m.; North Andover at North Reading, 7 p.m.; Londonderry at Salem, 7 p.m.; Lowell at Central ... - Hometown Scoreboard (The Eagle-Tribune)
posted on January 24, 2010 at 06:26:59 am
Boys Basketball Phillips 56, Deerfield Academy 50 Phillips (56): McCaskill 3-6-13, Palleschi 5-4-14, Bond 1-0-3, Von Kuhn 1-0-2, Hamel 1-1-3, Hartung 6-1-16, Blaize 2-1-5, O'Connell 0-0-0. Totals 19-13-56 - Published: 04:56 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2010 (The Norwalk Citizen)
posted on January 23, 2010 at 10:47:48 am
Walter E. Finch Jr., 68, of Norwalk, died Jan. 3, in Norwalk. Born on Sept. 20, 1941 in Stamford, he was the son of Frances T. Finch of Norwalk and the late Walter E. Finch Sr. - Obituaries 1-22-10 (The Barnstable Patriot)
posted on January 22, 2010 at 03:41:34 pm
Cotuit — Judith Asdot, 52, of Cotuit, died unexpectedly Jan. 7, 2010. Mrs. Asdot was born in Concord Dec. 13, 1957. She was known for her laughter and sense of humor.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (01342) | School Zip (01342) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 1,014 people | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 46% | 43% |
| Population Average Age | 41 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $56,776 | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.8 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 68 years old | 56 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (01342) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 70% / 30% | 58% / 42% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Mariamante - 35 students - 4.6 mi. away - view location
- Stoneleigh Burnham School - 125 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
- Northfield Mount Hermon School - 612 students - 8.6 mi. away - view location
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