High Mowing School vs. The Derryfield School
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Overview
High Mowing School is a Waldorf boarding and day school with up to 120 students from the United States and abroad.
Developing rigorous, imaginative thinking is at the core of the High Mowing math, science and humanities courses.
In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide selection of studio and performing arts, digital arts, naturalist courses, sports and other engaging activities.
Our goal is to help young adults go out into the world possessed of a certain surety, an inner balance and confidence, along with academic knowledge and practical skills to meet life and its infinite possibilities.
Inspired by a love and respect for the highest potential in each human being, High Mowing School awakens capacities of creativity, intellect, compassion, and the will to make life choices with integrity and responsibility. Working from the ideals of Waldorf education, adapted to the needs of the American soul and spirit, we deeply value our natural environment and New England campus; beauty and simplicity; the uniqueness of each individual; the truth, beauty, and goodness of knowledge; the artistry and creativity that harmonizes all that we experience; finishing each task we begin; and passion for all that lives.
For over 50 years, students in grades 6 through 12 at The Derryfield School have been thriving in an educational environment where character development parallels the acquisition of 21st-century skills.
The Derryfield School provides a welcoming culture where students feel truly known, engaged, and academically challenged. Think you can`t afford a Derryfield education? A Derryfield education is accessible through a range of tuition levels matched to a family`s unique financial profile, as well as non-need-based merit scholarships.
Buses are offered throughout the region. For more information, visit www.derryfield.org.
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences, evaluated on an individual basis
n/a
Year Founded
1942
1964
Students Body
Total Students
107 students
407 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
28
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 8 Students
-
45
Grade 9 Students
28
72
Grade 10 Students
26
78
Grade 11 Students
35
67
Grade 12 Students
18
74
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
44 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
63%
Average Class Size
10
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:9
Average SAT score
n/a
1290
Average ACT score
n/a
29
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$35,400
$40,000
Tuition Notes
Add $19,800 for room and boarding
The Derryfield School offers an equitable tuition program, which can offer reduced tuition based on your family’s financial profile. Our commitment to diversity includes making Derryfield accessible to students from a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds. We provide over $3 million annually in need-based assistance to students.
% on Financial Aid
60%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$27,375
Acceptance Rate
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57%
Admissions Director
SABRINA MORRISSEY
Alex Pratt
Admissions Associate
Liz McSweeney
Scott Wight
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
19
52
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
A Capella Choir, Anime Club, Archery, Biking, Chamber Music, Circus Arts, Cross Country Skiing, Downhill Skiing, French Club, Hiking, Literary Journal, Model United Nations, Open Studio, Poetry Out Loud, Rock Climbing, Tennis, The Peace & Social Justice Cabin, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
All School School Council, Class Council, Middle School Art Club, Middle School Babysitter's Certificate Club, Middle School Chess Club, Middle School Community Service Club, Middle School Computer Club, Middle School Creator Space Club, Middle School Digital Derryfield Club, Middle School Everyday Object Engineering, Middle School Magic & Performance, Middle School Model United Nations, Middle School One Song Club, Middle School Rain or Shine Club (outdoor activities), Middle School Reading Club, Middle School Robotics, Middle School Writing Club, Middle School Zumba Club, PACTeam, RADS (Racial Awareness at The Derryfield School), Upper School A Cappella, Upper School Admission Ambassadors, Upper School Advancement Ambassadors, Upper School Amnesty International, Upper School Art Club, Upper School Astronomy Club, Upper School Chess Club, Upper School Chinese Culture Practice, Upper School Dungeons and Dragons, Upper School Encore (advanced singing group), Upper School Environmental Issues Club, Upper School Initium Committee (yearbook), Upper School Instrumental Ensemble, Upper School International Thespian Society, Upper School Investment Club, Upper School Key Club (community service), Upper School Latin Club, Upper School Math Team, Upper School Mindfulness Club, Upper School MIT Launch Club, Upper School Mock Trial, Upper School Model United Nations, Upper School One Love, Upper School Outing Club, Upper School Pinnacle (academic e-zine), Upper School Robotics Club, Upper School Rock Climbing, Upper School Social Justice Club, Upper School Spirit Club, Upper School Volleyball, Upper School Weight Training, Upper School Yoga