Eagle Hill School is a co-educational, college-preparatory boarding school that provides individualized education for students with diverse learning profiles, including those identified with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD.
Eagle Hill is an IB World School that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in addition to our traditional high school diploma.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $93,900
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $67,500
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Eagle Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Selectivity
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Learning Difference Programs
Dyslexia, Language-Based Learning Disability, ADD, ADHD, NLD
n/a
Year Founded
1967
1909
Campus Size
300 acres
125 acres
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
215 students
300 students
% Students of Color
25%
25%
% International Students
9%
20%
% Students Boarding
91%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
12
-
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$50 million
(Ongoing $50M Comprehensive Campaign)
(Ongoing $50M Comprehensive Campaign)
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$93,900
(Academic Year—2025-2026)
(Academic Year—2025-2026)
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$67,500
(Academic Year—2025-2026)
(Academic Year—2025-2026)
$33,500
Summer Program Cost
$12,175
(Summer 2025)
(Summer 2025)
% Students on Financial Aid
15%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Dec. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Mrs. Sue Cranford
Associate Director of Admissions
Ms. Jennifer Cronin
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
17
Courses
Eagle Hill is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme.Rather than an AP course, students choose to do an Honors Project supervised by a faculty member from the appropriate department.
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
56
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Adopt a Grandparent ClubArts and Crafts Club
Community Art ShowCreate Expressively with Unusual Materials
Cultural DiversityDesign and Make Jewelry
Develop Critical ThinkingDonate and Develop a Sense of Responsibility
Establish a relationship with the ElderlyFencing
Freewheeling Musical CreativityFuture Educators
Gardening and Plant CareGo Club
Go GreenGormet Food
Horticulture ClubIntroduction to Russian Culture and Cooking
Jewelry ClubKaraoke Club
Learn How to Raise and Train a PuppyMagic
Mock Trail ClubMusic Jam Club
Novel ClubNutrition and Healthy Snacks
Paint BallPhoto Yearbook Club
Puppy Playtime ClubRead
WriteThink
Reading and SpeakingRed Cross Blood Club
RespectRobotics
Russian ClubSelf Awarness
Self Discipline and ConcentrationSnack Attack
Snow Shoe ClubSpend Time Exercising in the New England Woods
SportsmanshipTake Photos for Publication
TeamworkTo Improve Cognitive Ability
To learn About and care for all Living OrganismsTo Sing Different Genres of Music and Have Fun
To Write Scripts and Convert into StoryboardsWood Shop
Zoo Keepers Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Backstage Area and Equipment FunctionsMusic and Drama Departments Join Together for Two Full Scale Productions a Year
Stage Crew ClubTheatre Production
Recreational Athletic Programs:
College Matriculation
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Dean College
12
High Point University
10
Lynn University
10
Sacred Heart University
10
Curry College
8
Lasell College
8
Endicott College
7
Marist College
5
McDaniels College
5
University of Arizona
5
School Notes
- A personalized education, a traditional prep-school experience. Founded in 1967, Eagle Hill School is the premier co-educational, college preparatory boarding school for students in grades 8-12 identified with diverse learning profiles. Eagle Hill provides a college preparatory school curriculum with individualized attention. Each student has a course of study designed for his specific needs.
- Our 300 acre campus presents a serene and nurturing environment in which our students can focus on their academics and student life. Eagle Hill accepts motivated students with learning differences such who have average to above average cognitive abilities. Our students' profiles include children with a variety of language-based learning differences such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Executive Functioning, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia.
- Eagle Hill boasts a 96% college matriculation rate to colleges and universities throughout the United States. Our average graduating class is 55. Our students' college matriculation is very diverse as you will see in our matriculation list.
- Our five-week summer camp for students ages 10-16 provides intensive academic skill development, a wide variety of afternoon elective courses such as woodworking, swimming, and graphic arts as well as evening clubs such as horseback riding, fishing, photography, and art club. Click here to learn more about our summer program.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia, Language-Based Learning Disability, ADD, ADHD, NLD
- Eagle Hill School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, NAIS, AISNE, AISAP
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Frank P. Cochrane ‘70 - President, Investment Timing Consultants, Inc.
- Gurdon (Stan) Wattles '75 - Former Formula 1, Indy Car and International Sports Cars Driver Founder of Metro Racing Systems and GSW Enterprises, LLC Current Board Member: National Center for Learning Disabilities
- Patrick Taylor McQuown '89 - Inventor, Entrepreneur and Co-founder and President, Proteus Director of Entrepreneurship, James Madison University Two-time Technology and Engineering Emmy Award winner MIT TR 100; granted 2004; MIT Technology Review Magazine's Top 100 people under 35
- Max Silver '06 - Entrepreneur and Founder, Vertical Groove Golf
- School Motto: Learn Live Thrive Become
- School Mascot: Pioneer
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Eagle Hill School cost?
Eagle Hill School's tuition is approximately $93,900 for boarding students and $67,500 for day students.
Who are famous alumni from Eagle Hill School?
Eagle Hill School famous alumni include: Frank P. Cochrane ‘70, Gurdon (Stan) Wattles '75, Patrick Taylor McQuown '89 and Max Silver '06.
What sports does Eagle Hill School offer?
Eagle Hill School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling.
Does Eagle Hill School offer a summer program?
Yes, Eagle Hill School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Eagle Hill School's ranking?
Eagle Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small average class sizes, Low acceptance rates and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Eagle Hill School?
The application deadline for Eagle Hill School is Dec. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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What makes EHS different is the faculty and staff, because they are all like family to the students. They have all seen us through the best and worst of our days and have never given. . .
The Eagle Hill School in Hardwick, MA, is an institution that that stands out among the rest. The faculty at EHS provide their students with the attention and patience that most schools do not or. . .
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