Compare International Schools in Deerfield, United states

Deerfield Academy is in the historic village of Deerfield in western Massachusetts, about two hours from Boston and three hours from New York City. The 330-acre campus is in the Connecticut River Valley.

The school serves students in grades 9 through 12.

Deerfield is an independent co-educational boarding and day school. 575 students board and 75 attend as day students.

Students come from 32 US states and 44 countries.

There are no Saturday classes. The average class size is 12 students.

575 of 650 students board on the 330-acre campus. 91% of the 141 faculty live on campus alongside students, creating an exceptionally close residential community.

Deerfield Academy is an independent, non-profit institution led by Head of School Dr. John Austin.

The curriculum includes Arts (architecture, dance, film and video, music, photography, studio art, theatre), English, History and Social Science, Languages (Chinese, Spanish, French, Latin), Math, Philosophy and Religion, and Science and Computer Science. Average class size is 12 students. Faculty include Rhodes Scholars, Klingenstein Fellows, and Fulbright Fellowship holders.

With 650 students and 141 faculty, the student-teacher ratio is approximately 5:1. 91% of faculty live on campus and 62% coach at least one sport.

Deerfield is a highly selective college preparatory school with a 15% acceptance rate. Graduates matriculate to the most competitive universities.

A Health Center and Counseling Center are available on campus for student wellness and mental health support.

1. The acceptance rate is 15% from approximately 2,145 applicants.
2. Both boarding and day places are available.
3. 40% of students receive need-based financial aid.
4. The school emphasises affordability regardless of family means.

40% of students receive need-based financial aid totalling over USD 16 million. The school aims to make attendance possible regardless of family financial circumstances.

The school is located at 445 Pine Street in Deerfield, Illinois, a village in Chicago's northern suburbs known for its residential character and good transport links to downtown Chicago.

The school serves Preschool through 8th Grade for its day programme. Additional Saturday programmes extend to High School and Lyceum levels for Greek language study.

Hellenic American Academy is a private co-educational day school with a Greek Orthodox religious affiliation. It is recognised by the Illinois State Board of Education.

The school has a strong affiliation with Greece, serving as an accredited Examination Centre for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek (Ellinomatheia) from the Greek Ministry of Education.

The school has a Greek Orthodox religious affiliation.

Administrative hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The school partners with Marla's Lunch for meal ordering.

The school follows a problem-based learning curriculum aligned with Illinois State Board of Education standards. The dual-language programme integrates Greek language instruction throughout the curriculum. The Greek Language Institute is available for students learning Greek as a second language.

Middle school students are placed in the top 20% nationally for reading and mathematics achievement. 100% of current 8th graders are enrolled in Algebra 1, typically a high school-level course.

The school's Student Axios Pledge promotes friendship, respect, trust, and excellence as core values.

Prospective families can review enrollment procedures and complete a registration form. Current student registration is managed through Gradelink.