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Deerfield Academy

Main Street, Deerfield, MA, 01342-0134 -

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. ...

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School Overview:

	Deerfield Academy
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.
% 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.
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

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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
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% Owning / % Renting	70% / 30%	58% / 42%