Miss Hall’s School

Pittsfield
Massachusetts
United States

Overview

Founded in 1898 — the first girls’ boarding school in Massachusetts — Miss Hall’s School is recognized internationally for its experiential leadership curriculum, service and internship programs, and inclusive global community. Miss Hall’s is committed to its mission of inspiring and encouraging each girl to pursue the highest standards of learning and character; to contribute boldly and creatively to the common good; and to seek a purposeful life based on honor, respect, growth, and personal authenticity. Guided by this mission and sharpened by daily practice, Miss Hall’s continuously reimagines girl-centered education to foster a pioneering intellectual spirit and authentic engagement among students and adults. Located in the Berkshires, the School currently enrolls 1207 girls in grades 9-12, with students from 23 countries living and learning together as global citizens.

Academics

Summary: Our program intentionally builds the intellect, skills, and mindset that empower young women to contribute boldly and creatively to an evolving global society, while preparing them to pursue higher levels of education and lifelong learning. Miss Hall's has moved beyond the College Board's AP curriculum in order to align more closely with our mission and strategic priorities. We have designed "Hallmark" courses to allow for more personalized, in-depth, and sustained inquiry at the highest level available in our school. Hallmark classes provide in-depth, demanding coursework that serves students who are seeking to examine and understand a subject above and beyond our standard college preparatory curriculum. Students can challenge themselves with our most personalized and rigorous course offerings in each subject. Most Hallmark courses culminate in a creative, public presentation of learning. Hallmark courses foster intellectual curiosity and allow our students to engage with the world through critical discourse as well as provide opportunities for deep investigation and thematic study.

Department Director Meghan Smith

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6/1:

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 30

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 69.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Writing Center
  • ADD/ADHD Support

English

  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry
  • American Literature

History

  • Asian History
  • European History
  • Medieval History
  • United States History
  • World History
  • Art History

Foreign Languages

  • French
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • English as a Second Language

Sciences

  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Engineering
  • Forensics
  • Computer Science
  • Robotics

Math

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Geometry
  • Honors Math
  • Statistics
  • Pre-Calculus

Computer Studies

  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Robotics

Music

  • Band
  • Choral Music
  • Individual Instructions
  • Songwriting
  • Voice
  • A Cappella

Performing / Visual Arts

  • Acting
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Fashion Design
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Stagecraft
  • Studio Art
  • Textiles
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
  • Jazz Band
  • Digital Imaging
  • Multimedia
  • Illustration

Special Programs

  • Community Service
  • Internships
  • Robotics
  • Student Council

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 3

Average Students Per Dorm:

Number of Girls Dorms: 3

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Vending Machines
  • Wireless Internet
  • Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

  • Basketball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Indoor Basketball Court
  • Indoor Climbing Wall
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball Court
  • Softball Diamond
  • Soccer Field
  • Tennis Courts
  • Dance Studio
  • Weight Room
  • Athletic Fields
  • Cross Country Trails
  • Lacrosse Field

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

  • Animal Rights Club
  • Astronomy Club
  • Community Service
  • Computer Club
  • Debate Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Fencing Club
  • Food Council
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • Free Tibet
  • Honor Council
  • International Club
  • Investment Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Model UN
  • Newspaper
  • Outing Club
  • Peer Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography Club
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Science Bowl
  • Sexualities Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Theater Club
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga Club
  • Robotics
  • Anime Club
  • Film Club
  • Poetry Club
  • Outdoor Activities

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Ellie Kreischer

Athletics Department Director:

Arts

  • Acting
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Fashion Design
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Stagecraft
  • Studio Art
  • Textiles
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
  • Jazz Band
  • Digital Imaging
  • Multimedia
  • Illustration

Interscholastic Sports

  • Alpine Ski Racing
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country Running
  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Recreational Sports

  • Aerobics
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Badminton
  • Dance
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Martial Arts
  • Nordic Ski Racing
  • Outdoor Education
  • Snowboarding
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Yoga
  • Fitness
  • Running
  • Skiing
  • Archery
  • Outdoor Activities

Graduates

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100.0%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Worcester Polytechnic Institute: 1.0
Wheaton College: 2.0
Wellesley College: 1.0
Villanova University: 3.0
University of Wisconsin: 2.0
University of Washington: 3.0
University of Toronto: 1.0
University of Southern California: 1.0
University of Rochester: 3.0
University of Pittsburgh: 1.0
University of Pennsylvania: 1.0
University of New Hampshire: 1.0
University of Michigan: 2.0
University of Massachusetts (Amherst): 4.0
University of Glasgow: 1.0
University of Denver: 1.0
University of Connecticut: 1.0
University of California (Santa Barbara): 1.0
University of California (Irvine): 2.0
University of California (Davis): 3.0
University of Vermont: 4.0
Tufts University (SMFA): 1.0
Temple University: 1.0
St. Lawrence University: 1.0
School of the Art Institute of Chicago: 1.0
Savonia University in Applied Science, Finland: 1.0
Sarah Lawrence University: 4.0
Rochester Institute of Technology: 1.0
Providence College: 1.0
Princeton University: 1.0
Penn State University: 1.0
Oregon State University: 1.0
Occidental College: 1.0
Northeastern University: 1.0
Nichols College: 1.0
New York University: 4.0
Muhlenberg College: 1.0
Mount Holyoke College: 2.0
Merrimack College: 2.0
Johns Hopkins University: 1.0
IE University, Spain: 1.0
Hobart and William Smith Colleges: 2.0
Haverford College: 2.0
Harvard University: 2.0
Franklin & Marshall College: 1.0
Farleigh Dickinson University: 1.0
Emory University: 4.0
Emerson College: 1.0
Elon University: 1.0
Duke University: 1.0
Dickinson University: 2.0
Denison University: 2.0
Cornell University: 3.0
Clark University: 3.0
Champlain College: 1.0
Case Western Reserve University: 1.0
Brandeis: 2.0
Boston University: 3.0
Boston College: 1.0
Binghamton University: 1.0
Art Center College of Design: 1.0
Amherst College: 1.0
American University: 1.0

Notable Alumni

Vivian Endicott Barnett

Class of 1960

Art Historian one of the world’s foremost scholars on Russian artist Vasily Kandinsky

Alison Beach

Class of 1981

Author and Professor of Medieval History University of Cologne

Lucy Adams Billings

Class of 1966

New York State Supreme Court Justice

Doreen A. Boatswain

Class of 1975

Director Office of Environmental Protection and Industrial Hygiene MTA New York City Transit

Jean Erdman Campbell

Class of 1934

Choreographer and part of the Martha Graham Dance Company (retired); was on the faculty of Columbia University and New York University.

Barbara Cooperman

Class of 1973

Global Chief Marketing Officer LexisNexis

Kristin Ellison

Class of 1977

Cardiologist with expertise in Electrophysiology

Elizabeth Blodgett Hall (deceased)

Class of 1928

Founder Simon’s Rock College now Bard College at Simon’s Rock

Louise Hamlin

Class of 1967

Painter and Printmaker George Frederick Jewett Professor of Art Department of Studio Art Dartmouth College

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: All Girls

Total Boarding: 157

Total Day: 50

Total Enrollment: 207

Boys: 0

Girls: 207

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $72,400

5-Day Boarding: $0

Day Tuition Fee: $43,800

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 70.0%

Average Awarded: $28,000

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship: $0

Current Endowment Amount: $25,000,000

Contact

492 Holmes Road

Pittsfield, Massachusetts United States

413 499 1300

Director of Admissions: David Hopkins

Admissions Phone: 413 499 1300

Fax: 413 448 2994

Email: info@misshalls.org

Website: www.misshalls.org

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