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Deerfield Academy

United States, Deerfield

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Deerfield Academy was founded in 1797 in the historic village of Deerfield, Massachusetts. It has evolved into one of the most selective and respected boarding schools in the country.

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A close-knit community of 650 students from 32 states and 44 countries. 91% of faculty live on the 330-acre campus. Over 12,000 alumni across 80+ countries form a global network.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 650
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1797
Bus Service No

Deerfield Academy is a co-educational boarding and day school in Deerfield, Massachusetts, founded in 1797. It enrols 650 students (575 boarding, 75 day) from 32 US states and 44 countries on a 330-acre campus. With an average class size of 12 and 141 faculty (91% living on campus, 62% coaching at least one sport), Deerfield provides a deeply immersive educational experience. The acceptance rate is 15% from 2,145 applicants. 40% of students receive financial aid totalling over USD 16 million. The curriculum includes arts (architecture, dance, film, music, photography, studio art, theatre), English, History and Social Science, Languages (Chinese, Spanish, French, Latin), Math, Philosophy and Religion, and Science and Computer Science. The school has no Saturday classes. Dr. John Austin is Head of School.

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