Holderness School

Holderness
New Hampshire
United States

Overview

Our motto “For God and Humankind ” along with our three main values--Community Character and Curiosity--drive our focus and help strengthen the minds bodies and spiritual lives of our students. The sum of these values is that we have a very warm and connected community with a joyful spirit. If you choose Holderness School you will graduate with an excellent academic foundation strong leadership skills and lifelong connections—ingredients for a happy and successful life.

Academics

Department Director Peter Durnan

Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 45

Number of AP Courses Offered: 21

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 60%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Distinctive or New Programs

  • Holderness Is Well Known For The Special Program Offerings That Include Project Outreach A Service Based Program For The Freshman Class. Artward Bound An Intensive Study Of The Arts For The Sophomore Class. Outback For The Junior Class - A Legendary P

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 17

Average Students Per Dorm: 17

Number of Girls Dorms: 6

Number of Boys Dorms: 11

Dorm Amenities

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

  • Community Service
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Environmental Club
  • Food Council
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Outing Club
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Monique Devine

Athletics Department Director: Rick Eccleston

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

  • Alpine Skiing
  • Alpine Ski Racing
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country Running
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Freestyle Skiing
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Nordic Skiing
  • Nordic Ski Racing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Ski Jumping
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis

Recreational Sports

  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Dance
  • Equestrian
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Squash

Graduates

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

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

Notable Alumni

Glenn Lowry

Class of 1972

Director of Museum of Modern Art

Jed Hoyer

Class of 1992

General Manager for the Chicago Cubs

Julia Ford

Class of 2008

Olympic athlete - skiing

Quotes From Alumni

“I hope Holderness always remains devoted to this idea of teaching the whole person of preparing students for the entirety of the lives they will lead as adults.”
-, Class of 1965, Former President of Colby College & NEH Director
“I hope Holderness always remains devoted to this idea of teaching the whole person of preparing students for the entirety of the lives they will lead as adults.”
-William "Bro" Adams, Class of 1965, Former President of Colby College & NEH Director

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 240

Total Day: 43

Total Enrollment: 283

Boys: 158

Girls: 125

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Formal

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: February 1st

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $63,000

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $41,600

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 39%

Average Awarded: $34,700

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship: $

Current Endowment Amount: $46,229,736

Contact

33 Chapel Ln PO Box 1879

Holderness, New Hampshire United States

603 536 1747

Director of Admissions: David Flynn

Admissions Phone: 603 536 1747

Fax: 603 536 2125

Email: dflynn@holderness.org

Website: https://www.holderness.org

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