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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
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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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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1821 1900
Campus Size 340 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 305 students 300 students
Percent International Students 20% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 75% 72%
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 Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 52% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $11 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $40,500 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $24,000 $21,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 45% 60%
Director of Admissions Suzanne Buck
Associate Director of Admissions Cathy Creany
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 19 13

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
CyclingEquestrian
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
KayakingLacrosse
Mountain BikingRock Climbing
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Volleyball 
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  • Profile last updated: 09/18/2008
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