Founded in 1881, Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Mass., is an independent boarding and day school for girls in grades 6-12. Placing emphasis upon sound academic education and the preparation of each individual for college and for life, the School balances exposure to new ideas and the challenge of analytic and creative thinking with concentration on the development of self-esteem, leadership, and respect for others. As a school for girls, Dana Hall provides female students with a particularly advantageous environment for both education and self-development.
2012-13
Students
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475 students: 356 Upper School, grades 9-12/119 Middle School, grades 6-8
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141 Boarding (9-12), 215 Day (9-12)
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Students represent 15 states and 14 countries
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18 percent are women of color
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18 percent are international students
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20 percent of students receive financial aid
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100 percent enroll in four-year colleges
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Mean SAT scores (Class of 2012): Critical Reading 613, Math 639, Writing 633
Faculty/Staff
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64 members of the teaching faculty
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11 full-time administrators
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22 professional staff members
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73 members of faculty and staff have degrees beyond the Bachelor's level
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36 members of the faculty and staff reside on campus
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Six house directors and six house assistants augment the staff
Programs
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9 Academic departments
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134 Upper School courses; 66 Middle School courses
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14 AP courses; 10 honors-level courses
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Average class size in Upper School: 13
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Student to faculty ratio: 9:1
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13 interscholastic sports
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30 clubs and student groups in Upper School
Dana Hall is a member of the National Coalition of Girls' Schools, the National Association of Independent Schools, the Association of Independent Schools in New England, and The Association of Boarding Schools.
Dana Hall Bullying and Harassment Policies
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