Deerfield Academy
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.
| Deerfield Academy | |
|---|---|
Main school building | |
| Address | |
7 Boyden Lane , Massachusetts 01342 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°32′47.19″N 72°36′19.06″W |
| Information | |
| 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 |
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. 39% of its students are on financial aid.
Deerfield is a member of the Eight Schools Association, the Ten Schools Admissions Organization, and the Six Schools League.
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