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Massachusetts, USA
Northfield Mount Hermon
Established: 1879
School Facts
School Description
SCHOOL PROFILENorthfield Mount Hermon believes good lives grow from strong roots. So NMH created an environment where creativity, character, and natural curiosity can flourish. As NMH graduates enter college and adulthood, they are well-educated, well-adjusted, well-liked, and very well-prepared to thrive. Northfield Mount Hermon is a coed, independent boarding school of 655 students in grades 9–12 plus a postgraduate year. NMH is known for its College-Model Academic Program, which balances academic, extracurricular, and residential experiences. You’ll find NMH in the heart of New England, on the banks of the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts.
FACILITIES
Students at Northfield Mount Hermon have access to a number of fantastic facilities, including a 34-acre farm, an observatory, and a high-level athletic complex which includes three turf fields and an all-weather outdoor track.
SPORTS AND ARTS
The school has a long history of athletic success, including a powerhouse cross country program, and has produced a number of Olympians, including Tessa Gobbo, who won an Olympic Gold Medal in Rowing at the 2016 Olympics.
In terms of arts, Northfield Mount Hermon's 65,000 square-foot Rhodes Art Center is home to all of the school's performing arts. Students also have the option to enroll in a number of fine arts classes, including three AP studio art classes.
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Many Northfield Mount Hermon students win academic, athletic, and artistic awards. In 1968, the sport of Ultimate Frisbee was invented at the school.
DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE
With dormitories that range from 14 to 150 students, Northfield Mount Hermon has something for every student. Each dormitory has a faculty "dorm parent" around to support students outside of class. On the weekends, there is plenty to do. The Student Activities Office plans a number of on-campus and off-campus events, including trips to local malls, the movies, and even other boarding schools for dances.
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- 9, 10, 11, 12, PG Grades at School
- 1353 acres Campus Size
- 23% Percentage of International Students
Diploma Year Offered?
YesStudent Population
CoEd - School for both gendersTeacher/Student Ratio
1:6Average Class Size
11SAT Average
1320ACT Average
30English as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
YesFrench Immersion
YesAccepting Students in Grades
9, 10, 11, 12, PGAges Accepted
14-20TOEFL Minimum
Grades 9 & 10: 90, Grades 11 & 12: 100Other - Eligibility Requirements?
No Semester or Short-TermMore School Photos!
Real Stories from Real Students:
I can take anything from astronomy to creative writing, and the AP classes allow me to challenge myself at the collegiate level, especially in English and humanities, subjects I am passionate about.
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