Summary: Students at Deerfield work hard in the classroom. They pursue a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, one that challenges and, at the same time, develops creativity and intellectual maturity. Teachers foster such growth in a structured and caring atmosphere for learning. Classes at the Academy are small—eleven students is the average size—and are defined by the participation of every student. The goal of the Academy is not just academic excellence in the topic at hand, but the development of the intellectual capacity and desire to educate oneself in all topics. Indeed, Deerfield is defined by an emphasis on well-roundedness in learning, in preparation for a life well lived. There is exhilaration in the learning process—an excitement with which students here are familiar. Deerfield offers a wide array of courses so that each student has the opportunity to enroll in a challenging and interesting curriculum. The Academy also believes in the public sharing of work—in class, in publications, at school meetings—and this is a revered school tradition. If you are a student who appreciates the value of hard work, who looks forward to challenge and who is interested in learning, please join us. See our website deerfield.edu for more information.

Department Director

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 11

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 129

Number of AP Courses Offered: 25

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 67%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

• Evening Study Assistance
• Learning Center
• Peer Tutoring
• Study Skills Assistance
• Subject Tutoring
• Technology Center

English

• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Literature
• Playwriting
• Poetry

History

• Asian History
• Classical History
• European History
• Honors
• Medieval History
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

Religion / Philosophy

• Ethics
• Moral Philosophy
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• The Bible
• World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• Epidemiology
• Environmental Science
• Genetics
• Health
• Microbiology
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Physiology
• Sports Medicine

Math

Computer Studies

• Computer Programming
• Computer Science

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Composition
• Individual Instructions
• Music Appreciation
• Music Theory
• Orchestra
• Principles of Arranging
• Recording
• Soflege/Ear Training
• Songwriting
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Special Programs

• Study Abroad
• Community Service
• Exchange Programs
• Independent Study

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 18

Average Students Per Dorm: 30

Number of Girls Dorms: 8

Number of Boys Dorms: 10

Dorm Amenities

• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

Please consult our website: www.deerfield.edu

Facilities

• All-Weather Track
• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Climbing Wall
• Indoor Pool
• Pool
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

• Squash Courts
• Rowing Boathouse
• Center for the Arts
• Indoor Track
• Indoor Rowing Tanks
• Indoor Turf
• Rink
• Volleyball Courts
• Tennis Pavilion

Clubs & Organizations

• Amnesty International
• Animal Rights Club
• Asian Club
• Astronomy Club
• Chess Club
• Classics Club
• Community Service
• Computer Club
• Debate Club
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Environmental Club
• Fencing Club
• Food Council
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Gardening Club
• Habitat for Humanity
• Honor Council
• International Club
• Investment Club
• Jewish Student Organization
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Model UN
• Newspaper
• Outing Club
• Peer Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Pep Club
• Photography Club
• Sexualities Club
• Snowboarding Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Weightlifting Club
• Yearbook
• Yoga Club
• Young Democrats
• Young Republicans
• Radio Station

Summary: Please visit our website: www.deerfield.edu

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Athletics Department Director:

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Alpine Ski Racing
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Crew
• Cross Country Running
• Diving
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Nordic Skiing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Squash
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo
• Wrestling
• Cycling

Recreational Sports

• Aerobics
• Alpine Skiing
• Alpine Ski Racing
• Cheerleading
• Crew
• Dance
• Hiking
• Outdoor Education
• Paddle Tennis
• Snowboarding
• Soccer
• Squash
• Tennis
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Cycling

Summary: Our mission is to advise and support our students as they consider their futures beyond Deerfield. In our student-centered process we urge students to be self-aware as they explore their full range of options. We assist them in preparing authentic applications that highlight their academic accomplishments and talents. All of our work is guided by Deerfield’s core values—respect, honesty, and concern for others. We encourage students to focus on finding the ‘right college match.’ For our students that means identifying and applying to colleges and universities where they will be intellectually challenged and socially engaged; schools which will encourage and inspire them as learners, thinkers, and citizens. For more information, please visit our website: www.deerfield.edu

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	600	610	600
75th percentile	720	740	730

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates: