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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall A-
Matriculation A-
Academics A+
Extracurriculars A-
Geo & Community A
Reviews B
Hamden Hall County Day School, an independent, college preparatory, co-educational pk-12 day school, challenges students to develop a strong sense of personal integrity and social responsibility while preparing them for demanding academic programs at the collegiate level. Hamden Hall School expects students to continually strive for excellence by giving maximum effort in every aspect of school life in which they are involved. Hamden Hall School is a supportive community based on mutual trust and recognition of the needs and aspirations of all of its members. Hamden Hall School expects students to be active participates in the life of the school.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$53,100
Enrollment
670
International Students
12.5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$2 million
AP
24
Average SAT Score
1470
Average ACT Score
30
Class Size
13

Matriculation


College Matriculation

(2021-2025)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Harvard College 1 +
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
Art #3 Rhode Island School of Design 1 +
#5 Yale University 1 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 Duke University 1 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#9 Northwestern University 1 +

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Academics

AP Scores

(2021-2025)
Number of students who took AP tests
613
Number of tests taken
1401
31%
31%
22%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(24)
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Statistics
African American Studies
Comparative Government and Politics
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Art History
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Sports

(17)
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Field Hockey
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Golf
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(55)
1912 Student Newspaper
Amnesty International
Animal Protection Club
Anime
Comic
Game
1912 Student Newspaper
Amnesty International
Animal Protection Club
Anime
Comic
Game
and Novels Club
Art Club
Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Union (AAPI)
BioBuilder Club
Biology Olympiad
Black Student Union
Book Club
Carbon Footprint Club
Chinese Culture Club
Computer Science Club
Conservation Club
Dance Club
Debate Team
FACES Literary Magazine
Fiber Arts Club
Film Club
Girl Up!
Green and White / Admissions Ambassadors
High Schoolers into Business
Hispanic and Latino Student Union
Interact Club
Invention Club
Italian Culture Club
Jewish Student Union
Math Team
Middle School Advocates
Mock Trial Club
Model U.N.
Multicultural Student Interests
Music4Smiles
Muslim Student Union
North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad
Photography Club
Poetry Club
Pride Alliance
Production Crew
Puzzle Team
Red Cross Club
Robotics Club
Rocketry Club
Science
Innovation & Design
Ski Club
Sports Journalism
Student Government
Student Musicians Union
Swarm: School Spirit
Thespians/Drama Club
and Yearbook.
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Arts

(18)
Acting
Directing
Music Production
Musical Theatre
Orchestra
Playwriting
Acting
Directing
Music Production
Musical Theatre
Orchestra
Playwriting
Theater
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Painting
Portfolio
Sculpture
Studio Art
Video Production
Design
Multimedia
Tech Design
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: PreSchool-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1912
Campus Size: 42 acres
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Religious Affiliation: school.No Religious

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Zoom, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
TOEFL: 3227
SSAT: 3655
ISEE: 070-258
Recommended
Boarding
The Knox School United States Flag
A-
Recommended
A 5.0 (3 reviews)

Frequently Ask Questions about Hamden Hall Country Day School

Tell me a bit about Hamden Hall Country Day School.
Hamden Hall Country Day School is Co-ed private day school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1912 , and currently has about 670 students, 12.50% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.hamdenhall.org/admissions/why-hamden-hall.
Does Hamden Hall Country Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
Hamden Hall Country Day School is offering 24 AP courses.

In recent years, 31 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Hamden Hall Country Day School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Hamden Hall Country Day School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0.48% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0.83% go to top 25, and about 0.19% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Hamden Hall Country Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Hamden Hall Country Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Hamden Hall Country Day School?
The day tuition for Hamden Hall Country Day School in 2024 is $53,100 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@hamdenhall.org .
Where is Hamden Hall Country Day School located?
Hamden Hall Country Day School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Hamden Hall Country Day School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Hamden Hall Country Day School is among the most popular schools, within top 113 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Hamden Hall Country Day School has been favorited by 246 users.
How do I complete an application for Hamden Hall Country Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Hamden Hall Country Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Hamden Hall Country Day School’s official site: https://www.hamdenhall.org/admissions/why-hamden-hall or call them at 203-752-2610.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Hamden Hall Country Day School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Hamden Hall Country Day School?
The overall rating for Hamden Hall Country Day School is A-.

The section ratings of Hamden Hall Country Day School are:
A- for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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