Holderness School is an independent boarding school, grades 9-12, for academically minded students with a love of the outdoors.
We are located in beautiful Holderness, NH in the heart of ski country. Visit our website to fill out an online inquiry and give us a call or email to schedule a campus visit!
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked NH School
- Grades: 9-12
- Yearly Tuition: $71,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Holderness School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1879
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 18%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
21 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1253
Average ACT score
25
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$71,000
Tuition Notes
Day student tuition is 47,320
% on Financial Aid
41%
Admissions Director
Mr. David Flynn
Admissions Associate
Ms. Erin Colon
Endowment Size
$60 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
23 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Current Events Club, Dial Yearbook, Diversity Club, Engineering Club, Fishing Club, Green Alliance, Math Team, Mosaic Literary Magazine, Poetry Club, The Alliance, The Picador, Vestry
Arts and Music Programs:
Acapella Group, Arts in the Afternoon, Dance, Drama/Theater, Recording Studio
Recreational Athletic Programs:
The Outing Club
Current Events Club, Dial Yearbook, Diversity Club, Engineering Club, Fishing Club, Green Alliance, Math Team, Mosaic Literary Magazine, Poetry Club, The Alliance, The Picador, Vestry
Arts and Music Programs:
Acapella Group, Arts in the Afternoon, Dance, Drama/Theater, Recording Studio
Recreational Athletic Programs:
The Outing Club
School Notes
- Holderness School is an independent boarding and day school for grades 912 offering a rigorous college preparatory education and curriculum in a vibrant and supportive community.
- Holderness School's motto is very important to us. In Latin it ispro deo et genere humano.This translates as "For God and Humankind," and this value drives our focus on strengthening the minds, bodies, and spiritual lives of our students.
- We offer a college preparatory curriculum with a range of courses, very small classes, and teachers who care about you personally. Our academics will prepare you for applying to college, succeeding in college, and even help you build networks and skills for your career.
- We love the outdoors here and believe that athletics are a foundation for great health, so you'll participate in three sports a year. We offer unique sports like rock climbing and mountain biking, as well as traditional school sports like football, lacrosse, ice hockey, and soccer. Half of our students are alpine, nordic, snowboarding and freeski athletes, and many of them compete at the national or international level. But not all of them; you might be someone who gets on snow for the first time at Holderness and develops a life long love of winter sports.
- Holderness School also believes in caring for one another in active ways that lay the foundation for confident leadership. All students participate in our Jobs Program and share in the work of running the school. We are also a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and its guiding principles are steeped in a Christian tradition of inclusion and open inquiry. Students and faculty attend chapel twice a week together and often collaborate on the service content and style.
- The sum of these values is that we have a very warm and connected community with a joyful spirit. If you choose Holderness School you will graduate with an excellent academic foundation, strong leadership skills, and life-long connections--ingredients for a happy and successful life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holderness School cost?
Holderness School's tuition is approximately $71,000 for private students.
What sports does Holderness School offer?
Holderness School offers 23 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cycling, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball and Tennis. Holderness School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for most sports offered.
What is Holderness School's ranking?
Holderness School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Holderness School?
The application deadline for Holderness School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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