Tilton School
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
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
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 12%
Average Merit Scholarship: $8,000
Current Endowment Amount: $17,235,097
Contact
Director of Admissions: Lisa Partridge
Admissions Phone: 603 286 1733
Fax: 603 286 1705
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tiltonschool.org
Nearby Schools
- New Hampton School - 12mi / 19 km
- St. Paul’s School - 17mi / 28 km
- Holderness School - 22mi / 36 km
- Wolfeboro Camp School (The Summer Boarding School) - 23mi / 37 km
- Cardigan Mountain School - 28mi / 45 km
- Kimball Union Academy - 34mi / 55 km
