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Deerfield Academy
Office of Admission, Deerfield, MA 01342 - View a map of this school Map tel: 413-774-1400
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"Deerfield prepares its students for both college and the world beyond, yet its graduates return often, remembering the Academy for the important role it played in their lives. Friendships that last a lifetime, teachers who made a difference, perspectives broadened and refined, pride in the Academy and loyalty to its tradition: these are the hallmarks of a Deerfield education..."


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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 No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1797 1900
Campus Size 280 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 605 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 26% 18%
Percent International Students 10% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 87% 72%
Average SAT Score 2020 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1880 - 2200 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 19 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 70% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $375 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $39,275 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $28,200 $21,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 37% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 34,000 $ 17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 15 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 88% -
Acceptance Rate 18% 60%
Director of Admissions Patricia Gimbel
Associate Director of Admissions Phil Blood
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 22 13

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryCycling
DanceDiving
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Water PoloWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 74 23
  Extracurriculars
 
AerobicsAlbany Road, Lit Magazine
Alpine SkiingAmnesty International
Amnesty InternationalAngling Club
Animal Rights ClubAquarium Society
Asian Student AssociationBallet
Ballroom DancingBasketball
Black Student CoalitionCheerleaders
ChessChess
Chinese ClubChorus
Christian FellowshipClassical Music Society
Community ServiceCommunity Service
Computer ClubCurrent Issues Speakers Club
DanceDebate Forum
Deerfield Dance ClubDeerfield Scroll -- Student Newspaper
Diversity Task ForceElements
Environmental Action GroupFashion Design Club
Figure Skating ClubFilm Makers Society
FitnessFrench Club
Frisbee ClubGet Rid of Homophobia
International ClubItalian Club
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College Matriculation:  
Year: 2002-2006 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Brown
45
Harvard
41
UPenn
38
Georgetown
34
Middlebury
33
Cornell
32
Yale
32
Princeton
27
Columbia
22
Williams
19
School Notes:
  • School accreditations: NEASC
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • King Abdullah - King of Jordan
    • John McPhee - Author
    • Buddy Teevens - Collegiate football coach
    • Matthew Fox - Actor
  • Profile last updated: 10/04/2008
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