The Derryfield School

2108 River Road, Manchester, NH, 03104-0310 - View a map of this schoolMap

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THE DERRYFIELD SCHOOL inspires bright, motivated young people to be their best and provides them with the skills and experiences needed to be valued, dynamic, confident, and purposeful members of any community. CORE VALUES - AIM HIGH: Young people achieve their best in a culture of high expectations and encouragement. BALANCE: We offer inspiring academic, artistic, and athletic opportunities, promoting the development of healthy habits of mind, body, and spirit, and the skill to balance creative tension. CHARACTER: We actively cultivate respect, integrity, compassion, and perseverance in our community members. COMMUNITY: We seek a diverse community defined and sustained by close relationships, social interdependence, and service. FAMILIES: We embrace the family's role in the life of our day school, celebrating collaboration between home and school. INDIVIDUALITY: We encourage young people to grow as unique individuals through the discovery of new passions and a love for learning, self-knowledge, critical inquiry, and reflection....

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School Overview:

 
The Derryfield School
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1964
County Hillsborough County, NH
Student Body
Total Students 370 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NH) School Avg.
% Students of Color 8% 8%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 28 students
Grade 7 - 47 students
Grade 8 - 48 students
Grade 9 - 53 students
Grade 10 - 65 students
Grade 11 - 64 students
Grade 12 - 65 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 51 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 54%
Average Class Size 14
Number of AP Courses 11
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP United States HistoryAP Statistics
AP SpanishAP Physics
AP LatinAP French
AP English LiteratureAP English Language and Composition
AP ChemistryAP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB 
Average SAT score 1856
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(NH) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 163 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $23,675
% on Financial Aid 19%
Average Financial Aid Grant $15,920
Head of School Craig N. Sellers
Admissions Director Allison M. Price
Admissions Associate Kathleen Rutty-Fey
Sport
Total Sports Offered 14
 
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryField Hockey
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseNordic Skiing
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 23
 
Extracurriculars
A World of Difference (Anti-Defamation Leagure)Art Club
Breakthrough ManchesterChess Club
Conservation ClubDebate Team
Discipline CommitteeEncore, advanced singing group
Excerpt Committee (literary magazine)Film Club (movie making)
Flag FootballFlute Choir
Gay/Straight AllianceGranite State Challenge
Initium Committee (yearbook)International Thespian Society
Key Club (Community Service)Lamplighter Committee (school newspaper)
Math TeamMedical Club
Model United NationsNational Honor Society
School Council 

School Notes:

  • THE DERRYFIELD SCHOOL inspires bright, motivated young people to be their best and provides them with the skills and experiences needed to be valued, dynamic, confident, and purposeful members of any community. CORE VALUES - AIM HIGH: Young people achieve their best in a culture of high expectations and encouragement. BALANCE: We offer inspiring academic, artistic, and athletic opportunities, promoting the development of healthy habits of mind, body, and spirit, and the skill to balance creative tension. CHARACTER: We actively cultivate respect, integrity, compassion, and perseverance in our community members. COMMUNITY: We seek a diverse community defined and sustained by close relationships, social interdependence, and service. FAMILIES: We embrace the family's role in the life of our day school, celebrating collaboration between home and school. INDIVIDUALITY: We encourage young people to grow as unique individuals through the discovery of new passions and a love for learning, self-knowledge, critical inquiry, and reflection.
  • Profile last updated: 10/05/2009

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School Zip (03104)
(NH) State Average
Population (Approximate) 32,186 people 1,235,735 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 40% 37%
Population Average Age 37 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $45,564 $52,816
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.1 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 54 years old 40 years old
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Zipcode (03104)


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% Owning / % Renting 49% / 51% 66% / 34%

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