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Deerfield Academy
Independent, boarding and day school in Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Deerfield Academy (often called Deerfield or DA) is an independent college-preparatory boarding and day school in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1797, it is one of the oldest secondary schools in the United States.
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7 Boyden Lane , 01342 United States | |
Coordinates | 42°32′47.19″N 72°36′19.06″W |
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Former name | Deerfield Academy and Dickinson High School (1876-1923) |
Type | Independent, boarding and day school |
Motto | Be Worthy of Your Heritage |
Religious affiliation(s) | Nonsectarian |
Established | 1797 |
CEEB code | 220685 |
Head of school | John Austin |
Faculty | Approx. 150 |
Grades | 9–12 |
Gender | Co-educational |
Enrollment | Approx. 650 |
Campus size | 330 acres (130 ha) |
Campus type | Rural |
Color(s) | Hunter green and white |
Athletics conference | Six Schools League NEPSAC |
Team name | Big Green |
Newspaper | The Deerfield Scroll |
Yearbook | The Pocumtuck |
Endowment | $791 million (June 2022) |
Tuition | $68,230 (boarding) $48,950 (day) |
Affiliations | Eight Schools Association Ten Schools Admissions Organization |
Website | www |
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Deerfield has approximately 650 students and 150 faculty. Its acceptance rate was 13% for the 2023–24 school year, and its students come from 32 states and 42 countries. 89% of its students live on campus, 17% of its students are international, and 44% identify as students of color.[1] 39% of its students are on financial aid.[2]
Deerfield is a member of the Eight Schools Association, the Ten Schools Admissions Organization, and the Six Schools League.