The Williston Northampton School vs. Deerfield Academy
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The Williston Northampton School
(17)
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027, United States of America
Easthampton, MA 01027, United States of America
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School History
Overview
Located on 125 acres in Western Massachusetts, Williston has a history dating back to 1841. Williston`s 420 students come from 30 countries and 25 U.S. states.
All Williston students take part in Williston`s Comprehensive Program for Academic and Social Success, known as COMPASS, which unifies our CORE Life and Leadership Program; our Williston Scholars program; our College Counselling program; and our Center for Academic Success (Academic Suport).
At the core of the Williston experience is our balance of academic excellence and support. Students choose from over 150 courses, and they utilize our Writing Center, our Math Center, as well as more formalized academic support.
Additionally, Williston has a long history of athletic excellence, with over 35 percent of our graduating seniors going on to play at the college level in the last five years.
Deerfield Academy is an independent secondary school committed to high standards of scholarship, citizenship, and personal responsibility.
Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, extensive cocurricular program, and supportive residential environment, Deerfield encourages each student to develop an inquisitive and creative mind, sound body, and strong moral character.
Set in a historic village bounded by river, hills, and farms, Deerfield inspires reflection, study and play, abiding friendships, and a defining school spirit.
A vibrant, ethical community that embraces diversity, the Academy prepares students for leadership in a rapidly changing world that requires global understanding, environmental stewardship, and dedication to service.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1841
1797
Campus Size
125 acres
330 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
434
653
% Students of Color
38%
32%
% International Students
25%
12%
% Students 51勛圖厙
70%
88%
Average SAT Score
1360
1400
Average ACT score
29
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Bi-Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
12
12
Student : Teacher ratio
7:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
52
40
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$60 million
$840 million
Tuition (51勛圖厙 Students)
$74,000
$70,900
Tuition (Day Students)
$51,000
$51,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$25,250
$53,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
n/a
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
63
85
Acceptance Rate
33%
13%
Director of Admissions
Christopher J. Dietrich
Charles F. Davis, Jr.
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Gen Pitt
List of Courses Offered
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
52
40
Sport
Total Sports Offered
25
28
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo
Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
15
39
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Asian Alliance Club, Black Student Union, Janus literary magazine, Math Team, Math Tutoring Society, Model UN, Photography Club, Science Team, T.R.I.B.E. (Trust, Respect, Individuality, Belief, Equality), The Debate Society, The Log (Yearbook), Theater, Wildest Cats (spirit group), Williston Serves (community service club), Willistonian (Student Newspaper)
Albany Road, Lit Magazine, Alpine Skiing, Amnesty International, Angling Club, Animal Rights Club, Arabic Club, Archery Club, Asian Student Association, Asian Students Association, Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, Basketball, Black Student Alliance, Black Student Coalition, Cheerleaders, Chess, Chinese Club, Chorus, Christian Fellowship, Christian Fellowship Club, Classical Music Society, Classics Club, Community Service, Computer Club, Current Issues Speakers Club, Dance, Debate Forum, Deerfield Scroll, Diversity Club, Environmental Action Group, Fire Department Volunteers, Fly Fishing Club, Food Club, Knitting, Poetry Night, Residence Hall Student Government, Ski/Snowboarding, Yearbook