St. Mark's School vs. Deerfield Academy
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School History
Overview
St. Mark's School educates young people for lives of leadership and service.
Founded in 1865 as an intentionally small residential community, the School challenges its students to develop their particular analytic and creative capabilities by both inspiring their academic and spiritual curiosity and kindling their passion for discovery.
We value collaboration over self-interest, and we encourage all members of our community to explore their place in the larger world beyond our campus.
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
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
No
No
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
No
No
Year Founded
1865
1797
Campus Size
250 acres
330 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
377
653
% Students of Color
35%
32%
% International Students
24%
12%
% Students Boarding
74%
88%
Average SAT Score
n/a
1400
Average ACT score
n/a
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
11
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
26
40
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
66%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$150 million
$840 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$72,930
$70,900
Tuition (Day Students)
$58,080
$51,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$55,805
$53,000
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
93
85
Acceptance Rate
29%
13%
Director of Admissions
Anne E. Behnke
Charles F. Davis, Jr.
Associate Director of Admissions
Elise Morgan
Gen Pitt
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
26
40
Sport
Total Sports Offered
14
23
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSquash
TennisWrestling
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryCycling
DanceDiving
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
VolleyballWater Polo
Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
67
41
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Academic Peer TutorsAcolytes
Admission PrefectsAdmission Tour Guides
After-School TutoringAlpine Snowboarding
Alumni AmbassadorAmnesty International Club
Animal Rights ClubBand/Jazz Groups
Black Student UnionBMX Biking
BoysBrantwood Camp
Calligraphy ClubChinese Students Association
Christian Students - God SquadClassics Club
Climate Action GroupD.O.P.E. Sports Club
Debate ClubDiners Club
Electronics ClubField Sports
Freestyle SkiingFrench Club
GamingGerman Club
GirlsGreen Team
HonorHouse (Dorm) Prefects
IaidoInternational Club
Investment ClubIT Club
Jewelry DesignKayaking / Sea Kayaking
Literary MagazineMozaic
Medical ClubMiddle Eastern Alliance for Peace
MMAOpinator--student newspaper
Political and Current Events (PACE)Protection of Animals and Wildlife (PAW)
Right RwandaRiver Rafting
Sexual Minorities and Straight Supporters (SMASS)Students for Students
Teach ChoateTeach Music
Tiger Lilies
Arts and Music Programs:
Actor's GuildChoir
Dance ClubEngineering Club
Freestyle SnowboardingHandball
Jazz Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton ClubBook & Pen Group
Dry-land TrainingFishing Club
Music InstructionPep and Marching Band
Theater Dance & Music
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Albany RoadLit Magazine
Alpine SkiingAmnesty International
Angling ClubArabic Club
Asian Students AssociationBallet
Ballroom DancingBlack Student Alliance
Black Student CoalitionCheerleaders
Chinese ClubChorus
Christian FellowshipChristian Fellowship Club
Classical Music SocietyClassics Club
Community ServiceComputer Club
DanceDebate Forum
Deerfield ScrollDiversity Club
Environmental Action GroupFire Department Volunteers
Food ClubKnitting
Poetry NightResidence Hall Student Government
Sage Literary MagazineSki/Snowboarding
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Animal Rights ClubAquarium Society
Asian Student AssociationChess
Current Issues Speakers Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Archery ClubBasketball
Fly Fishing Club