Harpeth Hall School
Harpeth Hall is a Nashville, Tenn.-based, college preparatory school for girls in 5th through 12th grades.
A Harpeth Hall girl is an independent thinker, strong leader, authentic spirit, and empathetic friend.
At Harpeth Hall, ambitions become achievements and girls become young women prepared for a future of purpose and possibilities.
We believe that an all-girls environment gives every Harpeth Hall student the space and the freedom to stretch her mind, to raise her hand, and amplify her voice.
Both self-aware and self-reliant, our highly capable students are confident leaders, with the motivation to pursue their bravest ambitions and the skills to achieve them.
Our students leave Harpeth Hall empowered to make a positive difference in the world.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked TN School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Yearly Tuition: $32,810
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 3
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Harpeth Hall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Year Founded
1865
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
730 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
81%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
21 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 3
Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,810
Tuition Notes
Middle School tuition for 2022-2023 is $32,810
Upper School tuition for 20212-2023 is $33,280
% on Financial Aid
16%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,804
Admissions Director
Jessica Viner
Admissions Associate
Natasha Robinson
Endowment Size
$66 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Within the school`s gates and in the wider world, the identity of Harpeth Hall is found in the lives of its dynamic students.The Harpeth Hall student is a young woman who, like Nashville, is poised for exciting, transformative growth, with limitless intellectual and personal potential.
- We develop the whole student.
- Yes, academics come first - but we believe our 21st-century leaders must also be team players able to see multiple perspectives and find common ground.
- Our athletics program challenges our students to push themselves; our visual, musical, and performing arts programs offer new forms of expression; and our robust list of clubs, organizations, and service learning projects foster the strong sense of community that our girls carry out into the world.
- Our teachers value rigor, but not at the expense of risk. We teach big thinkers.Our teachers encourage collaboration and instill excellence. They`re thoughtful and intrepid innovators in the classroom and mentors in the lab and the library, on the stage and the playing field. And they`re completely dedicated to educating girls-creating pedagogy and coursework that brings out the very best in their students.
- We don`t want economics to stand between us and Nashville`s best students. Harpeth Hall is committed to a student body that reflects Nashville-and to the richness that comes with a diverse, increasingly cosmopolitan population. We celebrate myriad cultures, multiple perspectives, and mutual respect; and, thus, we work actively with parents of qualified daughters to make a Harpeth Hall education accessible and affordable.
- Our students are accepted to - and thrive at - the nation`s best colleges and universities. But they certainly don`t stop there. They earn graduate degrees, they launch companies, they become artists, Olympians, neurosurgeons, policy leaders, and community volunteers. They leave Harpeth Hall empowered to take on the world and fully prepared to change it.
- Our mission is to teach girls and young women to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably. Harpeth Hall is a school that offers an unparalleled educational experience. We invite you to explore Harpeth Hall.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Harpeth Hall School cost?
Harpeth Hall School's tuition is approximately $32,810 for private students.
What sports does Harpeth Hall School offer?
Harpeth Hall School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Harpeth Hall School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for most sports offered.
What is Harpeth Hall School's ranking?
Harpeth Hall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Harpeth Hall School?
The application deadline for Harpeth Hall School is Jan. 3.
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