Founded in 1898 - one of 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 192 students in grades 9-12, with students from 24 countries and 10 states living and learning together as global citizens.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,400
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Open House - Sat., November 02, 2024 - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Wed., November 13, 2024 7:00pm (EST) - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Wed., November 20, 2024 7:00pm (EST) - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Wed., December 11, 2024 7:00pm (EST) - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Wed., January 08, 2025 7:00pm (EST) - get more information!
- Connection, Involvement, Community Building - 09/04/2024A reflection on building relationships one fire drill at a time, by Emily Gorman, Math Department Chair.
- Old Tradition, New Twist: Class of 2025 Launches Blazer Library - 09/04/2024One of the School's cherished traditions - the senior blazer - is getting an accessibility boost. Thanks to the efforts of last year's junior class leaders, a new blazer lending ...morelibrary is up and running, featuring blazers, contributed by alums from across eight decades, 1947 to 2020. hide
- Recent News and Events - 07/01/2023Follow this link to read about the most recent news and events at Miss Hall's School!
Top Rankings
Miss Hall's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Learning Difference Programs
Various learning differences supported through our Academic Skills Center
n/a
Year Founded
1898
1906
Campus Size
90 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
208 students
315 students
% Students of Color
39%
26%
% International Students
38%
20%
% Students Boarding
70%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
19
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$25 million
(as of May 30, 2024)
(as of May 30, 2024)
$28 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$72,400
(Financial aid available. See personalized tuition calculator at www.misshalls.org)
(Financial aid available. See personalized tuition calculator at www.misshalls.org)
$66,125
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,900
Tuition international students
$75,600
$57,500
% Students on Financial Aid
70%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
David Hopkins
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
19
18
Courses
Hallmark Anatomy & Physiology, Hallmark Art Intensive, Hallmark Biotechnology, Hallmark Calculus, Hallmark Calculus II, Hallmark Communism in Global History, Hallmark Craft & Creative Writing, Hallmark Democracy, Hallmark Engineering: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Hallmark Environmental Science, Hallmark Feminist Literature, Hallmark French, Hallmark History of Art, Hallmark History: North Korea, Hallmark Humanities Seminar, Hallmark Latin, Hallmark Law, Hallmark Mechanical Engineering, Hallmark Spanish, Hallmark Statistics, Hallmark Women's History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
11
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
49
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Admissions Ambassadors, All Pets Club, Anime Club, Art Club, Asian Affinity Group, Athletic Association, AV Club, Chinese Culture Club, Cooking Club, Criminology Club, Crochet & Knitting Club, Crypted 001, Debate Club, Digital Design Club, Diversity Coalition, Economy Club, Entomology Club, Essence, Fashion Club, Final Frontier, Hatch/Hatchery 2.0, Interfaith Affinity Group, International Student Alliance, Jewish Affinity Group, Judicial Committee, LatinX Affinity Group, Math Club, Miss Hall's Medical, Music Club, ONBEAT Club, Poetry Club, ReAD Club, Science Club, Social Committee, Songwriting Club, Spectrum - LGBTQ, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Ensemble, Grace Notes a Capella Group, Jazz Ensemble, MHS Theater Ensemble, Uke Bank, Vocal Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery, Fitness, Hiking, Snowboarding, Step Team, Yoga
Admissions Ambassadors, All Pets Club, Anime Club, Art Club, Asian Affinity Group, Athletic Association, AV Club, Chinese Culture Club, Cooking Club, Criminology Club, Crochet & Knitting Club, Crypted 001, Debate Club, Digital Design Club, Diversity Coalition, Economy Club, Entomology Club, Essence, Fashion Club, Final Frontier, Hatch/Hatchery 2.0, Interfaith Affinity Group, International Student Alliance, Jewish Affinity Group, Judicial Committee, LatinX Affinity Group, Math Club, Miss Hall's Medical, Music Club, ONBEAT Club, Poetry Club, ReAD Club, Science Club, Social Committee, Songwriting Club, Spectrum - LGBTQ, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Ensemble, Grace Notes a Capella Group, Jazz Ensemble, MHS Theater Ensemble, Uke Bank, Vocal Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery, Fitness, Hiking, Snowboarding, Step Team, Yoga
College Matriculation
Year: 2022 - 2023
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Emory University
3
New York University
3
University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
3
University of Rochester
3
University of Vermont
3
Villanova
3
Harvard
2
University of California (Davis)
2
University of Michigan
2
University of Wisconsin
2
School Notes
- 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 is gradually moving beyond the College Board`s AP curriculum in order to align more closely with our mission and strategic priorities. We have designed new "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.
- Our experiential service-learning program, Horizons, is embedded in the academic life of Miss Hall`s and serves as a bridge from the classroom to the real world. On Thursday mornings each year, students are required to take part in on- and off-campus volunteering, internships, and projects, which evolve sequentially throughout grade levels. Seniors participate in yearlong professional internships or individualized projects tailored to their interests, in partnership with local community organizations and businesses.
- LD types supported: Various learning differences supported through our Academic Skills Center
- Miss Hall's School accreditations: New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Association of Secondary Schools in New England (AISNE), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) , National Coalition of Girls' Schools, Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISAP), National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lucy Adams Billings '66 - New York State Supreme Court Justice
- Barbara Cooperman '73 - Executive VP, Market Communications and Corporate Relations, Elsevier
- Jean Erdman '34 - An influential figure in the world of modern dance and part of the Martha Graham Dance Company; was on the faculty of Columbia University and New York University; was the wife of mythologist Joseph Campbell until his death in 1987.
- Paula Leuchs Moats '72 - Senior VP, Laconia Capital Corporation
- Susan O'Day '77 - Exec VP: Enterprise Technology/CIO, Walt Disney Co
- Molly Shepard '64 - President and CEO, The Leader's Edge
- Stacey Sotirhos '89 - Instructional Support Specialist, New York City Board of Education
- Kari Steinert '85 - Big Foote Music, composer and musician for commercials and films
- Dian Adams Toland '72 - Project Director of Construction and Restoration, The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
- Catherine Foster '95 - Architect, Pei Cobb Freed + Partners
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Miss Hall's School cost?
Miss Hall's School's tuition is approximately $72,400 for boarding students.
What schools are Miss Hall's School often compared to?
Miss Hall's Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miss Porter's School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Miss Hall's School?
Miss Hall's School famous alumni include: Lucy Adams Billings '66, Barbara Cooperman '73, Jean Erdman '34, Paula Leuchs Moats '72, Susan O'Day '77, Molly Shepard '64, Stacey Sotirhos '89, Kari Steinert '85, Dian Adams Toland '72 and Catherine Foster '95.
What sports does Miss Hall's School offer?
Miss Hall's School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Miss Hall's School's ranking?
Miss Hall's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of students on financial aid.
When is the application deadline for Miss Hall's School?
The application deadline for Miss Hall's School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Hallmark courses are pretty unique. They were created in my senior year and are meant to be a sort of intellectual substitute for AP courses. I say intellectual because I don't think they give college. . .
Miss Hall’s offers a liberal-minded curriculum with incredible teachers. Many of the course offerings deviate from a traditional high school curriculum and focus on more abstract concepts. The horizons program is vital in both the. . .
One unique aspect of Miss Hall's is the horizons program. Freshman year, students stay on campus to participate in class bonding activities and learn interpersonal skills and social awareness. By senior year, students participate in. . .
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