Dana Hall School, founded in 1881, is a college preparatory boarding and day school for young women located 12 miles west of Boston. Placing primary emphasis upon sound academic education and upon the preparation of each individual for college and for life, the school balances exposure to new ideas and the challenge of analytic and creative thinking with concentration on the development of self-esteem, leadership, and respect for others. As a school for girls, Dana Hall provides female students with a particularly advantageous environment for both education and self-development.
Overview:
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
7-12
Grades Offered (Day)
6-12
7-12
School Type
All-girls
Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students
No
No
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1881
1900
Campus Size
52 acres
135 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
487 students
300 students
Percent Students of Color
17%
18%
Percent International Students
12%
16%
Percent Students Boarding
37%
70%
Average SAT Score
1889
*National Avg. View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1700 - 2060
-
Average ACT score
27
*National Avg. View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12*National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
14
14
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
73%
61%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$22 million
$14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)
$46,700
$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)
$35,340
$22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid
17%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$34,347
$17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
58%
-
Acceptance Rate
51%
59%
Director of Admissions
Wendy Sibert Secor, P15 & 13
Associate Director of Admissions
Nancy Mortarelli
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
14
14
AP U.S. History
AP Studio Art
AP Statistics
AP Spanish Literature
AP Spanish Language
AP Latin Vergil
AP Latin Catullus and Ovid
AP French Language
AP European History
AP English Literature
AP Chemistry
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
AP Biology
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered
14
13
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrian
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations
46
23
Aqua Aerobics
Best Buddies
Big Sister/Little Sister
Blue Key
Bridge
Chamber Singers
Chorus
Community Service Advisory Board
Cooking Club
Dana Canvas
Dana Hall School of Music: instrumental lessons
Dance
Dance Fitness: Hip-hop, tap, musical theatre
Disciplinary Committee
Environmental Club
Gospel Choir
Green Team
International Student Association
iSafe
K2K (kid to kid tutoring)
Life Guarding Certification
Math Club
Mock Trial Club
Model U.N.
Outing Club
Peer Education
PRINTS: People Recognizing Injustices in Need of Thoughtful Solutions
Proctors
Riding
Robotics Club
Rock Climbing
Self Dense
SHADES
Ski Club
Speech and Debate Club
Spiritual Life: AGAPE and Kesher
Strength and Conditioning
Strength and Conditioning
Student Activities Committee
Student Council
Student Council
Student Publications: Mirage, Focus, and Hallmanac
Swimming
Track
Ultimate Frisbee
Yoga
College Matriculation:
Year: 2006-2009
Boston Universtiy
10
Trinity College
8
Boston College
7
Syracuse University
6
Elon University
5
The George Washington University
5
Wellesley College
5
Brandeis College
4
Colorado College
4
Connecticut College
4
School Notes
Dana Hall School is committed to fostering excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics within a vibrant, caring community. With emphasis on integrity, leadership, diversity, and service as well as on respect for self and others, Dana Hall provides its students with a unique opportunity to prepare themselves for the challenges and choices they will face as women and citizens of the world.
School accreditations: NEASC
Profile last updated: 11/30/2009
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