Deerfield Academy

Deerfield Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
7 Boyden Ln,  Deerfield, MA
4.5
5.0
650 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Margarita Curtis
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1450
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$53,860
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
160
Full Time Teachers
133
Part Time Teachers
27
College Prep
Average SAT
1450
Math
730
Verbal
720
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
40
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
75.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.5%
Black
6.8%
Hispanic
6%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Best Boarding HS in Massachusetts
#5 Best HS For Stem in Massachusetts
#5 Best Private HS in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brown University 106 Students
Yale University 93 Students
Columbia University 89 Students
Harvard University 87 Students
Princeton University 74 Students
Duke University 73 Students
University of Pennsylvania 72 Students
Georgetown University 72 Students
Stanford University 69 Students
New York University 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 79 Students
Economics 73 Students
Biology 48 Students
Political Science and Government 46 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Finance 31 Students
International Relations 28 Students
Mathematics 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 55 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/12/2024
Beautiful, peaceful, manicured campus. It never feels crowded due to huge amount of acreage available to accommodate all the buildings and facilities. Academics are super strong and support system is amazing.
5.0 Parent
10/11/2024
Both of my children were in Deerfield Academy. They had totally different academic and EC interests. Both were able to progress in depth in their interested areas. The school administration, faculties, and facilities are top notch. There are many school traditions and my kids formed strong relationships with the faculties and other students.
5.0 Alum
10/8/2024
Deerfield is truly one of the best and most prestigious schools in America. It currently has an influx of students and is very rigorous and competitive
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/6/2016
Both my son and daughter attend Deerfield Academy. This very challenging academic school has prepared them well for college. The student body is top notch and represents the best high school students in the US and abroad.
5.0 parent
3/19/2015
Like any school, there are pluses and minuses. If your goal as a student is to be academically challenged at the highest level and learn how to be independent in all aspects of your life, Deerfield is about as good as it gets. My kids were incredibly well prepared for college at the highest level, f...

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