The Hun School of Princeton

Princeton
New Jersey
United States

Overview

Experience a dynamic community where learning is a passion and each day is infused with a spirit of joy. The Hun School prepare students for college and life with a skill based curriculum that weaves innovative student-centered learning opportunities within the context of a challenging STEM and humanities curriculum. Hun faculty and staff believe that students and faculty do their best work when they are able to find joy in the process through meaningful relationships and individualized opportunities. The School is located midway between New York and Philadelphia in the University town of Princeton NJ - one of the most academically minded communities in the world.

Academics

Summary: We believe it's not just about what you learn; it's how you learn it, which is why we blend the essential elements of a college preparatory education with experiential learning. By remotely participating in open heart surgery, building and sailing cardboard boats, and role-playing historical leaders, our students acquire real -world skills that help them become problem solvers who embrace challenges and take risks. And because our students get their hands dirty (sometimes literally), our vigorous curriculum has real staying power. Our unique approach allows students to direct their own education and seek individual support from teachers, mentors, and peers.

Department Director Daniel Walker

Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Average Class Size: 13

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 70

Number of AP Courses Offered: 15

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 70%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

  • Learning Differences Support

English

  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Playwriting
  • Poetry

History

  • Asian History
  • Classical History
  • European History
  • Honors
  • Medieval History
  • United States History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Arabic

Religion / Philosophy

  • Ethics

Humanities / Social Sciences

  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Psychology

Sciences

  • Anatomy
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Marine Biology
  • Oceanography
  • Physical Science
  • Physics

Math

    Computer Studies

    • Computer Applications
    • Multimedia
    • Computer Programming
    • Computer Science
    • Web Design

    Music

    • Band
    • Choral Music
    • Composition
    • Individual Instructions
    • Music History
    • Music Theory
    • Orchestra
    • Voice

    Performing / Visual Arts

    • Acting
    • Animation
    • Architecture
    • Art History
    • Ballet
    • Ceramics
    • Dance
    • Debate
    • Design
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Graphic Design
    • Journalism
    • Lighting Design
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Portfolio
    • Pottery
    • Printmaking
    • Publications
    • Public Speaking
    • Sculpture
    • Stagecraft
    • Studio Art
    • Television Production
    • Theater Arts
    • Theater Design
    • Woodworking
    • 3-D Art
    • Modern Dance

    Special Programs

    • Study Abroad
    • Community Service
    • Exchange Programs
    • Independent Study
    • Internships

    Campus Life

    Dorm Life

    Number of Dorms: 8

    Average Students Per Dorm: 20

    Number of Girls Dorms: 3

    Number of Boys Dorms: 5

    Dorm Amenities

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

    Other Dorm Amenities

    Facilities

    • All-Weather Track
    • Baseball Field
    • Basketball Court
    • Fitness Center
    • Football Field
    • Indoor Basketball Court
    • Sand Volleyball Court
    • Technology Center

    Other Facilities

    Clubs & Organizations

    • Asian Club
    • Chess Club
    • Community Service
    • Computer Club
    • Debate Club
    • Diversity Club
    • Dorm Proctors
    • Environmental Club
    • Fencing Club
    • Foreign Language Clubs
    • Free Tibet
    • Habitat for Humanity
    • Honor Council
    • International Club
    • Investment Club
    • Literary Magazine
    • Math Club
    • Mock Trial
    • Model UN
    • Newspaper
    • Peer Counseling
    • Peer Tutoring
    • SADD
    • Science Fiction Club
    • Student Government
    • Student Publications
    • Yearbook
    • Radio Station
    • TV Station

    Arts & Athletics

    Arts Department Director: Deborah Watts

    Athletics Department Director: Bill Quirk

    Arts

    • Acting
    • Animation
    • Architecture
    • Art History
    • Ballet
    • Ceramics
    • Dance
    • Debate
    • Design
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Graphic Design
    • Journalism
    • Lighting Design
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Portfolio
    • Pottery
    • Printmaking
    • Publications
    • Public Speaking
    • Sculpture
    • Stagecraft
    • Studio Art
    • Television Production
    • Theater Arts
    • Theater Design
    • Woodworking
    • 3-D Art
    • Modern Dance

    Interscholastic Sports

    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Crew
    • Cross Country Running
    • Fencing
    • Field Hockey
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track and Field
    • Water Polo

    Recreational Sports

    • Alpine Skiing
    • Camping
    • Dance
    • Hiking
    • Nordic Skiing
    • Power Lifting
    • Snowboarding
    • Weight Lifting

    Graduates

    Summary: Our college counseling process gets personal. What we mean is this: our college counselors spend quality time with our students so they can understand where they'll thrive best. Our college counselors are experts at pin-pointing ideal matches for each student, setting them up for future success as they embark on college.

    College Information

    Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

    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:
    Yale University:
    Wesleyan:
    William and Mary:
    Williams:
    Villanova University:
    Wellesley:
    Ursinus College:
    Vanderbilt University:
    Vassar:
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    University of Pennsylvania:
    University of Richmond:
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    University of North Carolina School of the Arts:
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    Smith:
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    Sarah Lawrence:
    Savannah College of Art and Design:
    Saint Peter's University:
    Salisbury University:
    Rutgers University:
    Sacred Heart University:
    Saint Michael's College:
    Rollins College:
    Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology:
    Quinnipac University:
    Rhode Island School of Design:
    Rochester Institute of Technology:
    Princeton University:
    Purdue University:
    Pennsylvania State University:
    Post University:
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    Nyack College:
    Pace University, New York City:
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    Vital Information

    Student Body Type: Coed

    Total Boarding: 162

    Total Day: 482

    Total Enrollment: 644

    Boys: 362

    Girls: 282

    Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

    Day Grades Offered: 6-12

    School Type: Middle, High School, Post-grad

    Dress Code: Formal

    Applications Accepted: SAO

    Application Deadline: January 31st

    Tuition & Financial Aid

    7-Day Boarding: $59,000

    5-Day Boarding: N/A

    Day Tuition Fee: $39,900

    Need-Based Aid: Offered

    Payment Plans: Offered

    Students Receiving Aid: 33%

    Average Awarded: $20,000

    School Finances

    Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

    Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

    Average Merit Scholarship: $

    Current Endowment Amount: $22,000,000

    Contact

    176 Edgerstoune Road

    Princeton, New Jersey United States

    609 921 7600

    Director of Admissions: Steven Bristol

    Admissions Phone: 609 921 7600

    Fax: 609 279 9398

    Email: stevebristol@hunschool.org

    Website: https://www.hunschool.org

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