Dana Hall School

Dana Hall School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
45 Dana Rd,  Wellesley, MA
4.3
3.9
481 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$58,190
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
3.55
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
80
Part Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
680
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
91%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
65.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.6%
Black
7.2%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
3.8%
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School Rankings

#2 Best All Girls Schools in Massachusetts
#15 Best Boarding HS in Massachusetts
#21 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston University 62 Students
Brown University 58 Students
Northeastern University 50 Students
New York University 43 Students
Tufts University 40 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 38 Students
Boston College 38 Students
Syracuse University 38 Students
Georgetown University 37 Students
George Washington University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 66 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Biology 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Pre-Law Studies 23 Students
Economics 18 Students
Criminology 17 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 16 Students
English 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 77 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/4/2024
Dana Hall is an amazing community where girls are encouraged to be the agents of their success and are supported along the way. The academics are rigorous and the new building is a showpiece for an incredible academic experience. The girls enjoy a special shared experience and a sisterhood that spans well beyond senior year.
5.0 Parent
5/4/2024
The school is located in a beautiful suburb of Boston. An amazingly beautiful campus. The teachers and administrators create a thoughtful and caring environment. Has prepared our daughter so well for college but most of all she loved her time there.
5.0 Sophomore
12/1/2023
I love dana. I've been here for two years and it's so fun. The teachers are engaging and the traditions and food are amazing
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
3.0 parent
8/25/2023
About to enter high school there, so we will see soon how it compares to the MS. Leadership at both levels is lacking, and especially direction, identity. We were greatly disturbed that there wasn’t more class discussion about current events, politics, global warming, international relations, as if...
1.0 parent
12/18/2021
Our experience is one of regret. Wish we never sent our daughter there. Lack of culture of kindness and respect, which results in unhealthy, intolerant, unfriendly, and clicky culture. Lack of leadership from the staff and the way the school is run. DH is always behind the curve and trying to keep i...
5.0 other
3/28/2014
Just attended the Dana Days revisit day and I can hardly wait to go to this high school. I especially liked the teachers and the many options I will have there. I'm not really athletic and can do rock climbing and the fitness classes. Everyone was welcoming and kind.
3.0 other
3/19/2014
This school focuses mainly on sports. Of course, academics are a priority, but their music school fell short of my expectations. I decided to attend Dana because of their music school. They lead me to believe that I would have good opportunities there to pursue music. Unlike any other programs there...

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