Miss Hall's School vs. Miss Porter's School
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Overview
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 205 students in grades 9-12, with students from 23 countries and 11 states living and learning together as global citizens.
Founded in 1843 by lifelong scholar and educator, Sarah Porter, Miss Porter`s School is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades nine through 12.
Located in the center of Farmington, Conn., Porter`s offers a diverse high school experience with 334 students hailing from 27 states and representing 30 countries.
The school educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens who will shape a changing world. For more information, please visit www.porters.org.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12
School Type
All-girls
All-girls
Year Founded
1898
1843
Campus Size
90 acres
50 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
205
335
% Students of Color
39%
32%
% International Students
38%
16%
% Students Boarding
75%
65%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
1320 - 1350
Average ACT score
n/a
30
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12
Student : Teacher ratio
6:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
19
n/a
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
88%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$25 million
$128 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$72,400
$73,500
Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$58,150
Tuition (international students)
$75,600
n/a
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$30,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
n/a
40%
Director of Admissions
David Hopkins
Sarah Quinn
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
19
n/a
Sport
Total Sports Offered
11
24
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Riding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
49
34
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Admissions Ambassadors, All Pets Club, Anime Club, Archery, Art Club, Asian Affinity Group, Athletic Association, AV Club, Chamber Ensemble, 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, Fitness, Grace Notes a Capella Group, Hatch/Hatchery 2.0, Hiking, Interfaith Affinity Group, International Student Alliance, Jazz Ensemble, Jewish Affinity Group, Judicial Committee, LatinX Affinity Group, Math Club, MHS Theater Ensemble, Miss Hall's Medical, Music Club, ONBEAT Club, Poetry Club, ReAD Club, Science Club, Snowboarding, Social Committee, Songwriting Club, Spectrum - LGBTQ, Step Team, Student Council, Uke Bank, Vocal Ensemble, Yoga
A cappella, Anime Club, Asian Student Alliance, Astronomy Club, Black Latinx Alliance, Blockchain Club, Choir, Christian Fellowship, Community Service Club, Dance Workshop, Debate Club, Digital Art, Drawing, Earth Club, Economy and Finance Club, Filmmaking, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Girls Who Code, International Student Advisory, Jazz Band, Jewish Student Union, Literary Magazine, Mental Health Alliance, Model UN, Orchestra, Painting, Politics Club, Pottery, Printmaking, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Theater and tech, Tour Guides, Yearbook