Deerfield Academy
Deerfield
Massachusetts
United States
Overview
Deerfield is a place of modern dynamic scholarship. Through an ever-evolving curriculum Deerfield offers tools and teachers that encourage curiosity and entrepreneurial leadership in its diverse student body. Students' grit and determination are fortified with the support and collaboration of other scholars as they examine the world's most pressing problems together. Deerfield's program is enhanced by an abundance of events clubs invited speakers global trips and community-wide activities—all in support of a rigorous yet collaborative hardworking yet joyful student experience. Deerfield nurtures its 648 students’ intellectual curiosity and encourages responsible citizenship through a rigorous curriculum. The outstanding faculty prepares students for competitive colleges and universities challenging students in an academic program that includes Honors and Advanced Placement courses in nineteen subject areas an extensive spring term elective program and domestic and foreign off-campus study. Deerfield also provides over 120 varied athletic and extracurricular offerings. The 280-acre campus provides extraordinary facilities including the Hess Center for the Arts and the Boyden Library housing a broad-based collection of more than 85 000 items. The 80 000 square-foot Koch Center for Science Mathematics and Technology houses 30 state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratory spaces dedicated spaces for independent research and a planetarium. A 136 000 square foot Athletics Complex is slated to open in the fall of 2018. Students 35% supported by over $10 290 000 in financial aid are selected on the basis of academic promise leadership potential diversity of background and the willingness to contribute to the school community.
Academics
Summary: Students at Deerfield work hard in the classroom. They pursue a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, one that challenges and, at the same time, develops creativity and intellectual maturity. Teachers foster such growth in a structured and caring atmosphere for learning. Classes at the Academy are small—eleven students is the average size—and are defined by the participation of every student. The goal of the Academy is not just academic excellence in the topic at hand, but the development of the intellectual capacity and desire to educate oneself in all topics. Indeed, Deerfield is defined by an emphasis on well-roundedness in learning, in preparation for a life well lived. There is exhilaration in the learning process—an excitement with which students here are familiar. Deerfield offers a wide array of courses so that each student has the opportunity to enroll in a challenging and interesting curriculum. The Academy also believes in the public sharing of work—in class, in publications, at school meetings—and this is a revered school tradition. If you are a student who appreciates the value of hard work, who looks forward to challenge and who is interested in learning, please join us. See our website deerfield.edu for more information.
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Average Class Size: 11
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 129
Number of AP Courses Offered: 25
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 67%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Technology Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
History
- Asian History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Greek
- Latin
- Spanish
- Arabic
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Moral Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- The Bible
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- E
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Science
- Genetics
- Health
- Microbiology
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Physiology
- Sports Medicine
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Principles of Arranging
- Recording
- Soflege/Ear Training
- Songwriting
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Choreography
- Dance
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Public Speaking
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Independent Study
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 18
Average Students Per Dorm: 30
Number of Girls Dorms: 8
Number of Boys Dorms: 10
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Please consult our website: www.deerfield.edu
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Indoor Pool
- Pool
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
Arts & Athletics
Summary: Please visit our website: www.deerfield.edu
Arts Department Director:
Athletics Department Director:
Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Choreography
- Dance
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Public Speaking
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Diving
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Nordic Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- Cycling
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Alpine Skiing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Cheerleading
- Crew
- Dance
- Hiking
- Outdoor Education
- Paddle Tennis
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Squash
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Cycling
Graduates
Summary: Our mission is to advise and support our students as they consider their futures beyond Deerfield. In our student-centered process we urge students to be self-aware as they explore their full range of options. We assist them in preparing authentic applications that highlight their academic accomplishments and talents. All of our work is guided by Deerfield’s core values—respect, honesty, and concern for others. We encourage students to focus on finding the ‘right college match.’ For our students that means identifying and applying to colleges and universities where they will be intellectually challenged and socially engaged; schools which will encourage and inspire them as learners, thinkers, and citizens. For more information, please visit our website: www.deerfield.edu
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 600 | 610 | 600 |
| 75th percentile | 720 | 740 | 730 |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Yale University: 29
Stanford University: 20
University of Virginia: 39
Williams College: 29
New York University: 21
Princeton University: 24
Georgetown University: 43
Harvard University: 25
Middlebury College: 21
Duke University: 22
Columbia University: 21
Cornell University: 38
Dartmouth College: 27
Bowdoin College: 20
Brown University: 27
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 575
Total Day: 85
Total Enrollment: 660
Boys: 341
Girls: 319
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Formal
Applications Accepted: Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: January 15th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $61,840
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $44,735
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 36%
Average Awarded: $50,045
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $618,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Charles Davis
Admissions Phone: 413 774 1400
Fax: 413 772 1129
Email: cdavis@deerfield.edu
Website: www.deerfield.edu
