Miss Hall's School vs. Miss Porter's School
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Overview
Founded in 1898 - one of the first girls` boarding school in Massachusetts - Miss Hall`s School is recognized internationally for its experiential leadership curriculum, service and internship programs, and inclusive global community.
Miss Hall`s is committed to its mission of inspiring and encouraging each girl to pursue the highest standards of learning and character; to contribute boldly and creatively to the common good; and to seek a purposeful life based on honor, respect, growth, and personal authenticity.
Guided by this mission and sharpened by daily practice, Miss Hall`s continuously reimagines girl-centered education to foster a pioneering intellectual spirit and authentic engagement among students and adults.
Located in the Berkshires, the School currently enrolls 200 students in grades 9-12, with students from 22 countries and 12 states living and learning together as global citizens.
Founded in 1843 by lifelong scholar and educator, Sarah Porter, Miss Porter`s School is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades nine through 12.
Located in the center of Farmington, Conn., Porter`s offers a diverse high school experience with 334 students hailing from 27 states and representing 30 countries.
The school educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens who will shape a changing world. For more information, please visit www.porters.org.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12
School Type
All-girls
All-girls
Year Founded
1898
1843
Campus Size
90 acres
50 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
200
345
% Students of Color
35%
32%
% International Students
31%
16%
% Students 51勛圖厙
71%
66%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
1200 - 1280
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12
Student : Teacher ratio
6:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
19
n/a
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
81%
88%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$25 million
$160 million
Tuition (51勛圖厙 Students)
$75,650
$76,800
Tuition (Day Students)
$45,770
$60,200
Tuition (international students)
$79,000
n/a
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$28,000
$30,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
n/a
40%
Director of Admissions
David Hopkins
Sarah Quinn
List of Courses Offered
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
19
n/a
Sport
Total Sports Offered
12
24
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Riding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
50
34
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Admissions Ambassadors, All Pets Club, Anime Club, Archery, Art Club, Asian Affinity Group, Athletic Association, AV Club, Black Student Union, Chamber Ensemble, Chinese Culture Club, Cooking Club, Criminology Club, Crochet & Knitting Club, Crypted 001, Debate Club, Digital Design Club, Diversity Coalition, Economy Club, Entomology Club, Essence, Fashion Club, Final Frontier, Fitness, Grace Notes a Capella Group, Hatch/Hatchery 2.0, Hiking, Interfaith Affinity Group, International Student Alliance, Jazz Ensemble, Jewish Affinity Group, Judicial Committee, LatinX Affinity Group, Math Club, MHS Theater Ensemble, Miss Hall's Medical, Music Club, ONBEAT Club, Poetry Club, ReAD Club, Science Club, Snowboarding, Social Committee, Songwriting Club, Spectrum - LGBTQ, Student Council, Swimming, Uke Band, Vocal Ensemble, Yoga
A cappella, Anime Club, Asian Student Alliance, Astronomy Club, Black Latinx Alliance, Blockchain Club, Choir, Christian Fellowship, Community Service Club, Dance Workshop, Debate Club, Digital Art, Drawing, Earth Club, Economy and Finance Club, Filmmaking, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Girls Who Code, International Student Advisory, Jazz Band, Jewish Student Union, Literary Magazine, Mental Health Alliance, Model UN, Orchestra, Painting, Politics Club, Pottery, Printmaking, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Theater and tech, Tour Guides, Yearbook