The Hun School Of Princeton vs. Princeton Day School
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School Overview
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Overview
The Hun School of Princeton is a co-educational, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey.
On the 45-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepare students for the global community in which they will live and work.
The Hun School is comprised of 630 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program.
The Hun School is home to students from twenty-three countries and eighteen states.
"Princeton Day School nurtures the mind, the body, and the character of each student.
In academics, athletics, the arts, and service, we celebrate the pursuit of individual excellence and the spirit of collaboration that binds us together as a community.
We seek diversity of cultures, views, and talents to promote the intellectual growth and moral development of our students.".
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1914
1899
Students Body
Total Students
655 students
949 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
-
44
Grade 1 Students
-
42
Grade 2 Students
-
42
Grade 3 Students
-
51
Grade 4 Students
-
50
Grade 5 Students
-
60
Grade 6 Students
26
72
Grade 7 Students
37
78
Grade 8 Students
35
80
Grade 9 Students
129
109
Grade 10 Students
140
108
Grade 11 Students
126
106
Grade 12 Students
162
91
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
123 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
66%
73%
Average Class Size
13
13
Number of AP Classes
17
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:8
Average SAT score
n/a
1410
Average ACT score
n/a
30
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31
Jan. 15
Tuition Cost
$36,550
$34,600
Tuition Notes
Day student tuition - $36,550
Resident student tuition - $53,150
ESL Program - $12,500
Academic Learning Skills Program - $18,500
Upper School tuition
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$15,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
30%
Admissions Director
Steven C. Bristol
Mrs. Julie Cucchi
Admissions Associate
n/a
Jeanne Crowell
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
17
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
54
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Acapella, Amnesty International, Backgammon Club, Black Student Union, Ceramics, Certamen - Latin and Mythology Competition League, Chemistry and Science Competition Club, Chess Club, Choir, Community Service Club, Craft Club, Dance, Diversity Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Club, Forensics – Speech and Debate, French Club, Gender and Sexuality Awareness Club, Girls’ Learn International, Guitar Club, Humans of Hun, Hun Culinary Club, Hun Gaming Society – World Domination League, Hun Model United Nations, Hun Review – Student Literature and Art Publication, Hun School Lookbook, Hun TV, International Exchange Club, Jewish Studies Club, KanJam Squad – Frisbee Competition Club, Knitting and Tea Club, Masala Club, Math Competition Club, Meditation Club, Middle Eastern Society, Mock Trial, Model Congress, Orchestra, Outdoor Club, Photography, Photography Club, Red Shield Society, Ski Club, Squash Club, STEM Club, Studio Art, The Edgerstounian – Yearbook, The Mall – Student Newspaper, The Mechanicals – Shakespeare Society, Theatre - drama and musical theatre, UNICEF Club, Winter Running Club, Young Alumni Association, Z-Squad: Zombie Apocalypse Weekend
Chess Program, Many, Music, see website, Theater