How selective is Deerfield?

The acceptance rate is 15% from approximately 2,145 applicants, making it one of the most selective boarding schools.

How many students attend?

650 students: 575 boarding and 75 day, from 32 US states and 44 countries.

Is financial aid available?

Yes, 40% of students receive need-based aid totalling over USD 16 million. The school emphasises affordability.

What languages are taught?

Chinese, Spanish, French, and Latin are offered alongside English instruction.

Do faculty live on campus?

Yes, 91% of 141 faculty live on campus and 62% coach at least one sport.

Are there Saturday classes?

No, Deerfield has no Saturday classes.

Who is the Head of School?

Dr. John Austin serves as Head of School.

How large is the alumni network?

Over 12,000 alumni across 80+ countries form a global network.

Deerfield Academy

United States, Deerfield

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 14 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 650

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1797

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum US Curriculum

Taught languages Chinese, Spanish, French, Latin

Typical class size 12

Strengths Academic Excellence, Arts, Community

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Sports and Physical, Community and Service

Stages Secondary School

Introduction

Deerfield Academy is a co-educational boarding and day school in Deerfield, Massachusetts, founded in 1797. It enrols 650 students (575 boarding, 75 day) from 32 US states and 44 countries on a 330-acre campus. With an average class size of 12 and 141 faculty (91% living on campus, 62% coaching at least one sport), Deerfield provides a deeply immersive educational experience. The acceptance rate is 15% from 2,145 applicants. 40% of students receive financial aid totalling over USD 16 million. The curriculum includes arts (architecture, dance, film, music, photography, studio art, theatre), English, History and Social Science, Languages (Chinese, Spanish, French, Latin), Math, Philosophy and Religion, and Science and Computer Science. The school has no Saturday classes. Dr. John Austin is Head of School.

deerfield.edu

7 Boyden Lane, Deerfield, MA 01342, USA

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The Essentials

Location

Deerfield Academy is in the historic village of Deerfield in western Massachusetts, about two hours from Boston and three hours from New York City. The 330-acre campus is in the Connecticut River Valley.

Stages

The school serves students in grades 9 through 12.

Type

Deerfield is an independent co-educational boarding and day school. 575 students board and 75 attend as day students.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Students come from 32 US states and 44 countries.

School day structure

There are no Saturday classes. The average class size is 12 students.

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Fees

40% of students receive need-based financial aid totalling over USD 16 million combined. The school emphasises affordability regardless of family means. Contact admissions for the current fee schedule.

Academics

Curriculum

The curriculum includes Arts (architecture, dance, film and video, music, photography, studio art, theatre), English, History and Social Science, Languages (Chinese, Spanish, French, Latin), Math, Philosophy and Religion, and Science and Computer Science. Average class size is 12 students. Faculty include Rhodes Scholars, Klingenstein Fellows, and Fulbright Fellowship holders.

Student Teacher Ratio

With 650 students and 141 faculty, the student-teacher ratio is approximately 5:1. 91% of faculty live on campus and 62% coach at least one sport.

Higher Education Progression

Deerfield is a highly selective college preparatory school with a 15% acceptance rate. Graduates matriculate to the most competitive universities.

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Admissions

1. The acceptance rate is 15% from approximately 2,145 applicants.
2. Both boarding and day places are available.
3. 40% of students receive need-based financial aid.
4. The school emphasises affordability regardless of family means.

Scholarships

40% of students receive need-based financial aid totalling over USD 16 million. The school aims to make attendance possible regardless of family financial circumstances.

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