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New Hampton School
70 Main Street, New Hampton, NH 03256 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 603-677-3401

Founded in 1821, New Hampton School offers a transformative education to young men and women from across the country and around the world. The school’s rigorous college preparatory curriculum is rooted in personal exploration, civic engagement, and global awareness. Students take advantage of outstanding facilities in the arts, the sciences, and athletics; a wide range of opportunities for service and hands-on experience; and a talented faculty committed to wholistic development. Located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire near the magnificent White Mountains, the school is ideally situated to help students explore issues of environmental sustainability. Alumni of New Hampton School matriculate to competitive colleges and universities and go on to take leadership roles in politics and culture, business and finance, science and medicine, education and philanthropy, or wherever their dreams and talents take them.
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 6-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1821 1900
Campus Size 340 acres 137 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 305 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 12% 18%
Percent International Students 20% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 75% 70%
Average SAT Score 1480 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 12 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 52% 61%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $11 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,500 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $24,500 $22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application Yes No
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 40% 59%
Director of Admissions Suzanne Buck
Associate Director of Admissions Cathy Creany
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 12 14


AP US HistoryAP Spanish
AP PhysicsAP Photography
AP FrenchAP European History
AP English Literature & CompositionAP English Language & Composition
AP ChemistryAP Calculus BC
AP Calculus ABAP Art
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 21 13


Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
CyclingDance
EquestrianField Hockey
FootballFreestyle Skiing
GolfIce Hockey
KayakingLacrosse
Mountain BikingRock Climbing
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Volleyball 
School Notes:
  • New Hampton School Mission: New Hampton School prepares students for life-long learning through self-discovery, authentic relationships, civic responsibility, and global citizenship. We enhance the potential of students and promote academic success and development of caring community members. Our students are talented artists, athletes, and leaders who often learn best through hands-on experiences. If you're ready to GO BEYOND yourself, we're ready for you.
  • Our values ground our school community and its programs, initiatives, and distinctive culture. We promote and engage students in purposeful self-exploration that models and encourages healthy risk-taking in the context of personal growth. Our school community commits itself to social equality and personal respect among all members of our school and extended community.
  • We honor and validate the diversity of all learners in our community, promoting understanding of the unique gifts each student possesses.
  • Our school community celebrates a genuine approach to campus living where we respect individuals for who they are and what they contribute to our school and extended community.
  • Our school reflects an on-going examination and refinement of our programs to place the school as a nationally recognized innovator among independent schools.
  • We expect all members of our school community to be forthright and honest, to maintain personal integrity in all relationships, and to embrace our core values.
  • Profile last updated: 10/01/2009
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