Miss Hall's School

492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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At Miss Hall's, we understand that there are many ways to learn and many ways to teach. We feel education is both about acquiring information and skills and learning what questions to ask - of yourself, your teachers, the world. To this end, we encourage girls to listen, speak up, set ambitious goals, and pursue their unique, intellectual passions.
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At Miss Hall's, we understand that there are many ways to learn and many ways to teach. We feel education is both about acquiring information and skills and learning what questions to ask - of yourself, your teachers, the world. To this end, we encourage girls to listen, speak up, set ambitious goals, and pursue their unique, intellectual passions.
Every Thursday morning sophomores, juniors, and seniors leave campus and head out to sites across the county, gaining valuable real-world experience in the process. At their sites girls practice skills they've been learning- advocating for a cause, speaking up when they know the answer, offering the bold idea in a staff meeting, taking the initiative, and accepting advice, for example.
New international students arrive on campus before returning girls, giving them a chance to acclimate before school starts. Classes are carefully selected to meet academic interests, and we offer varying levels of English as a Second Language. There are weekly college counseling meetings for each international senior. What better preparation for a multicultural, interconnected society than experiencing it first-hand!
Miss Hall's graduates attend small colleges and large universities in rural areas and big cities. We are pleased that most of our graduates stay at their first-choice school all four years, which means they made the right choice. 100 % of MHS graduates are accepted to college and each year receive over one million dollars in merit aid from colleges.
  • Miss Hall's School augments a sophisticated college-preparatory curriculum with two innovative, nationally acclaimed programs.
  • Through Horizons, girls work off-campus to hone communication and problem-solving skills, refine ethical positions, strengthen financial literacy, and explore interests for college majors and careers.
  • Through the Girls Leadership Project, girls design programs and workshops around the themes of "voice" and leadership.

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc. National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
ADD/ADHD Support Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Academic Skills Center for Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1898

Student Body

Total Students 206 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade Miss Hall's School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size 10 students
Number of AP Courses 15 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses Algebra II - Honors, Biology, Biology - Honors, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry - Honors, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French, Human Geography, Latin, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History,
Average SAT score 1290
Matriculation DataMatric. Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code Casual

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $55,105
Tuition Notes $55,105 Boarding $33,430 Day $3,550 International Fee
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant $27,859
Acceptance Rate
49%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director Julie Bradley

Sports

Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Lacrosse, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, VolleyballAlpine Skiing, Basketball,
Cross Country, Dance,
Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing,
Golf, Lacrosse,
Snowboarding, Soccer,
Softball, Tennis,
Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. 38 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. Admission Ambassadors, Aerobics, Art Club, Athletic Association, Environmental Club, Essence (Diversity Group), Field Hockey, Film Society, Fitness Swimming, French Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Golf, Grace Notes, HIFA (Halls is for Animals), Hallmark (Yearbook), Hallways (Newspaper), Instrumental Ensemble, International Student Alliance, Intramural Games, Latin Club, Merrie Melodies, Movement and Dance, Personal Authority and Leadership Source, Pilates, Recreational Running, Recreational Skiing and Snowboarding, Recreational Tennis, SWAT (Dance Troupe), Social Committee, Sol (Poetry), Spanish Club, Student Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Technical Theatre, Theatre Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, Yoga, Z Club (Community Service) Aerobics, Art Club, Field Hockey, Film Society, French Club, Golf, Grace Notes, Latin Club, Pilates, Sol (Poetry), Spanish Club, Vocal Ensemble, Yoga, Admission Ambassadors,
Athletic Association,
Environmental Club,
Essence (Diversity Group),
Fitness Swimming,
Gay-Straight Alliance,
HIFA (Halls is for Animals),
Hallmark (Yearbook),
Hallways (Newspaper),
Instrumental Ensemble,
International Student Alliance,
Intramural Games,
Merrie Melodies,
Movement and Dance,
Personal Authority and Leadership Source,
Recreational Running,
Recreational Skiing and Snowboarding,
Recreational Tennis,
SWAT (Dance Troupe),
Social Committee,
Student Council,
Students for a Free Tibet,
Technical Theatre,
Theatre Ensemble,
Z Club (Community Service),

School Notes

  • Tucked into the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, Miss Hall's School is one of the foremost college-preparatory schools for girls in the country. Established in 1898, the School combines a traditional college-preparatory curriculum with two innovative, nationally acclaimed programs Horizons, a weekly off-campus, experiential learning opportunity, and the Girls' Leadership Project, which transforms the School into a leadership laboratory. Approximately 190 boarding and day students in grades nine through twelve come from 20 states and 18 countries. The student body is diverse with 25 percent of the students being of color and 35 percent being international. Approximately 50 percent of the students receive some level of financial assistance to attend the School. The School sits on 80 acres in Berkshire County and employs 80 women and men who teach, administer the program, and secure and maintain the buildings and grounds. Governance of the School is through a 28-member Board of Trustees comprised of alumnae and current and past parents. There are over 3,500 alumnae living in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and 55 countries around the globe.
  • To learn more about what is happening at Miss Hall's School right now, visit our social media sites: http://www.facebook.com/MissHallsSchool http://www.twitter.com/MissHallsSchool http://www.youtube.com/MissHallsSchool
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  • Grades: 9-12
  • Students: 206 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $55,105
  • Acceptance rate: 49%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
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