St. Paul's School vs. Deerfield Academy
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School Overview
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Deerfield Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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School History
Overview
St. Paul's School is committed to educating the whole person and preparing students to make contributions to a changing and challenging world.
The philosophy of St. Paul's School defines education as all of the structured experiences in which students participate: course work, athletics, activities, and our life together as a fully residential school.
These opportunities involve valuable interaction between faculty, students, and staff.
Deerfield Academy is an independent secondary school committed to high standards of scholarship, citizenship, and personal responsibility.
Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, extensive cocurricular program, and supportive residential environment, Deerfield encourages each student to develop an inquisitive and creative mind, sound body, and strong moral character.
Set in a historic village bounded by river, hills, and farms, Deerfield inspires reflection, study and play, abiding friendships, and a defining school spirit.
A vibrant, ethical community that embraces diversity, the Academy prepares students for leadership in a rapidly changing world that requires global understanding, environmental stewardship, and dedication to service.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
No
No
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
No
No
Year Founded
1856
1797
Campus Size
2000 acres
330 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
540
653
% Students of Color
49%
32%
% International Students
22%
12%
% Students Boarding
100%
88%
Average SAT Score
1430
1400
Average ACT score
32
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
10
12
Student : Teacher ratio
5:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
40
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
79%
70%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$673 million
$840 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$65,410
$70,900
Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$51,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$57,000
$53,000
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
No
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a
85
Acceptance Rate
16%
13%
Director of Admissions
Dana Anselmi
Charles F. Davis, Jr.
Associate Director of Admissions
Tim Caryl-Klika
Gen Pitt
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
40
Sport
Total Sports Offered
19
28
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
27
39
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Angler’s Society, Asian Society, Chess Club, Chinese Society, Classics Society, Debate, Deli Line, Eco Action, Engineering and Robotics Club, Entrepreneurs Club, Funkdefied, GAINS, GSA, Horae Scholasticae, Indian Society, International Society, Japanese Society, Justice and Social Equity for Asians and Asian Americans, LatinX, Model UN, Onyx, The Pelican, Women of Color, Young Democrats, Young Independents, Young Republicans, Young Women’s Club
Albany Road, Lit Magazine, Alpine Skiing, Amnesty International, Angling Club, Animal Rights Club, Arabic Club, Archery Club, Asian Student Association, Asian Students Association, Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, Basketball, Black Student Alliance, Black Student Coalition, Cheerleaders, Chess, Chinese Club, Chorus, Christian Fellowship, Christian Fellowship Club, Classical Music Society, Classics Club, Community Service, Computer Club, Current Issues Speakers Club, Dance, Debate Forum, Deerfield Scroll, Diversity Club, Environmental Action Group, Fire Department Volunteers, Fly Fishing Club, Food Club, Knitting, Poetry Night, Residence Hall Student Government, Ski/Snowboarding, Yearbook