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 205 students in grades 9-12, with students from 23 countries and 11 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
205
335
% Students of Color
39%
32%
% International Students
38%
16%
% Students Boarding
75%
65%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
1320 - 1350
Average ACT score
n/a
30
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
80%
88%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$25 million
$128 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$72,400
$73,500
Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$58,150
Tuition (international students)
$75,600
n/a
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$30,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
n/a
40%
Director of Admissions
David Hopkins
Sarah Quinn
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
19
n/a
Sport
Total Sports Offered
12
17
Sports
Alpine SkiingBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
EquestrianGolf
LacrosseRiding
SoccerSoftball
TennisVolleyball
Alpine SkiingBadminton
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryEquestrian
Field HockeyGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
27
34
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admissions AmbassadorsAnimation Comic and Game Club
Audio Visual ClubBrain Bee - Neuroscience
Business ClubChemistry Club
Cooking ClubCurrent Events Club
Debate ClubDiversity Coalition
Environmental Action TeamHallways Student Newspaper
International Student AllianceMarketing Design Club
Reading and Discussions ClubSpace Club
Spectrum - LGBTQSTEAM Club
Step Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Grace Notes a Capella GroupMHS Theater Ensemble
Vocal and Music Ensembles
Recreational Athletic Programs:
FitnessMovement and Dance
SnowboardingSwimming
Yoga
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Anime ClubAsian Student Alliance
Astronomy ClubBlack Latinx Alliance
Blockchain ClubChristian Fellowship
Community Service ClubDebate Club
Earth ClubEconomy and Finance Club
Gender and Sexuality AllianceGirls Who Code
International Student AdvisoryJewish Student Union
Literary MagazineMental Health Alliance
Model UNPolitics Club
Student CouncilStudent Newspaper
Tour GuidesYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
A cappellaChoir
Dance WorkshopDigital Art
DrawingFilmmaking
Jazz BandOrchestra
PaintingPottery
PrintmakingTheater and tech