Deerfield Academy

Deerfield Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
7 Boyden Ln,  Deerfield, MA
4.5
5.0
650 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Margarita Curtis
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1450
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$53,860
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
160
Full Time Teachers
133
Part Time Teachers
27
College Prep
Average SAT
1450
Math
730
Verbal
720
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
40
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
75.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.5%
Black
6.8%
Hispanic
6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Boarding HS in Massachusetts
#5 Best HS For Stem in Massachusetts
#5 Best Private HS in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brown University 110 Students
Yale University 93 Students
Columbia University 88 Students
Harvard University 88 Students
New York University 75 Students
Georgetown University 74 Students
Duke University 73 Students
Princeton University 73 Students
University of Pennsylvania 72 Students
Stanford University 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Economics 72 Students
Biology 51 Students
Political Science and Government 48 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Finance 36 Students
International Relations 31 Students
Mathematics 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 55 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/23/2024
This is a wonderful school with terrific faculty, administration, students, and facilities. It has outstanding academics, and many high-level classes are available. It also has a wide variety of co-curricular activities - including stellar athletic and artistic options. Deerfield focuses on developing the student as a whole person, and preparing them for a bright future.
5.0 Parent
10/14/2024
Students are very supportive academically, and there is a great culture of learning. Deerfield's school community is incredibly close and welcoming. Their college advising is incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. The facilities and atmosphere are top notch for a college let alone a boarding school.
5.0 Parent
10/11/2024
Both of my children were in Deerfield Academy. They had totally different academic and EC interests. Both were able to progress in depth in their interested areas. The school administration, faculties, and facilities are top notch. There are many school traditions and my kids formed strong relationships with the faculties and other students.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/6/2016
Both my son and daughter attend Deerfield Academy. This very challenging academic school has prepared them well for college. The student body is top notch and represents the best high school students in the US and abroad.
5.0 parent
3/19/2015
Like any school, there are pluses and minuses. If your goal as a student is to be academically challenged at the highest level and learn how to be independent in all aspects of your life, Deerfield is about as good as it gets. My kids were incredibly well prepared for college at the highest level, f...

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Deerfield Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 7 Boyden Ln in Deerfield, in the Deerfield neighborhood. Annual tuition is $53,860. The school has a total enrollment of 650 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Deerfield Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1450 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $474,339. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School, Frontier Regional School, The Bement School, and more. Learn more about what Deerfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Deerfield Academy.

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