Holderness School vs. Kimball Union Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Holderness School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 107 schools) for:
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Kimball Union Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
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School History
Overview
An independent school community committed to rigorous academics, epic adventures, and all-in athletics surrounded by New Hampshire`s lakes and White Mountains.
Our mission is to create a deep sense of belonging for every member of our community. Through intentionally designed experiences and challenges, our students develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1879
1813
Campus Size
620 acres
1300 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
300
340
% Students of Color
12%
12%
% International Students
14%
25%
% Students Boarding
90%
80%
Average SAT Score
1253
1250
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
493 - 623
Average ACT score
25
26
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
21
20
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
62%
75%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$60 million
$68 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$71,000
$73,700
Tuition (Day Students)
$47,320
$46,800
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$77,200
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$32,300
$38,000
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1
Feb. 1
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Average Percentile SSAT
65
n/a
Acceptance Rate
45%
38%
Director of Admissions
David Flynn
Josh Labove
Associate Director of Admissions
Woody Kampmann
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
21
20
Sport
Total Sports Offered
22
21
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballClimbing
Cross CountryCross Country Running
CyclingField Hockey
FootballFreestyle Skiing
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseMountain Biking
Nordic SkiingRock Climbing
Ski JumpingSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
CyclingDance
EquestrianField Hockey
Freestyle SkiingGolf
Ice HockeyIndoor Soccer
LacrosseMountain Biking
Nordic SkiingRugby
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Track and Field
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
16
24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Competition TeamAlliance Club
Blue KeyCommunity Service Club
Dorm PrefectsDrama Club
Environment ClubFishing Club
Habitat for HumanityHoldernotes Acapella
Indoor SoccerInvestment Club
Multicultural ClubStudent Newspaper
Student VestryYearbook
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fire BrigadeMath Team
Model UNRelay Diversity Club
Residential ProctorSchool Tour Guides
STEMStudent Government
The Claw - Student NewspaperThe Penny Fellowship - Community Service
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ActivityDigital Film Editing
Pottery ActivityRock Ensemble
Theater ActivityWinter Musical Production
Woodworking
Recreational Athletic Programs:
EquestrianInstructional Golf
Instructional TennisRecreational Skiing
Strength & Conditioning ActivityStrength Training