Tilton School

Tilton

New Hampshire

United States

Overview

Tilton is a 9-12 and post-graduate college preparatory school in central New Hampshire. With a small student body and dedicated staff, Tilton's faculty is involved in students' lives unlike any other school. Our programs and community are geared toward embracing the unique attributes each student brings to the table and helping them push their own boundaries, tap into their potential, and prepare for a full and rewarding life. At Tilton, we empower our students to find and unleash their own potential. A Tilton School education provides our graduates with a powerful sense of purpose that ensures that no matter how the world changes, they will have the skills and motivation to positively contribute to the world as lifelong learners who find joy and fulfillment in creating meaningful change. Using an innovative approach to education called the Mastery Approach, we encourage our students to seek their own questions because it naturally provides a focus on learning how to learn and promotes critical thinking. A Tilton School education provides our graduates with a powerful sense of purpose that ensures that no matter how the world changes, they will have the skills and motivation to positively contribute to the world as lifelong learners who find joy and fulfillment in creating meaningful change. Using an innovative approach to education called the Mastery Approach, we encourage our students to seek their own questions because it naturally provides a focus on learning how to learn and promotes critical thinking.

Academics

Department Director Michael Landroche

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 46

Number of AP Courses Offered: 10

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry

History

Asian History
European History
Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

French
Japanese
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology
Sociology

Sciences

Anatomy
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Physics

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Functions
Geometry
Honors Math
Statistics
Trigonometry

Computer Studies

Computer Programming

Music

Band
Choral Music
Electronic Music
Individual Instructions
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory
Recording
Soflege/Ear Training
Songwriting
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Ceramics
Design
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Publications
Studio Art
Theater Arts

Special Programs

Study Abroad
Community Service
Independent Study
Internships
Leadership
Outdoor Education

Distinctive or New Programs

Learning Center First 9th Grade Program 10th Grade Program

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 8

Average Students Per Dorm: 25

Number of Girls Dorms: 4

Number of Boys Dorms: 4

Dorm Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Vending Machines
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Football Field
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Climbing Wall
Technology Center
Squash Court
Tennis Courts
Ice Rink

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Chess Club
Community Service
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Fencing Club
Honor Council
International Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Mock Trial
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Outing Club
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Snowboarding Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Remy Steevensz

Athletics Department Director: Tara Brisson

Arts

Acting
Ceramics
Design
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Publications
Studio Art
Theater Arts

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Skiing
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country Running
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Education
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Wrestling

Recreational Sports

Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Basketball
Bowling
Camping
Canoeing
Cross Country Running
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Football
Golf
Hiking
Ice Hockey
Kayaking
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Education
Rock Climbing
Snowboarding
Softball
Squash
Table Tennis
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Weight Lifting
Wrestling
Ice Skating

Graduates

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

Notable Alumni

Carlton Skinner

Class of 1930

Went on to lead a distinguished life of service and accomplishment including serving as the commander of the first racially integrated warship in the U.S. military during WWII.

John Charles Daly Jr

Class of 1930

Whose affable charm was the hallmark of one of television's most enduring game shows as host of What's My Line?

John Morton

Class of 1964

John Morton is living in Thetford VT designing trails (x-c skiing mountain biking running etc.) and writing about sports.

Michael Emmet Walsh

Class of 1954

As a youth he attended the prestigious Tilton School in New Hampshire and went on to share a college dorm room with actor William Devane.

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 12%

Average Merit Scholarship: 8,000

Current Endowment Amount: $17,235,097

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 190

Total Day: 60

Total Enrollment: 250

Boys: 157

Girls: 93

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: February 1st

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $60,700

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $34,925

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 56%

Average Awarded: $31,000

School Finances