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School Overview

Largest Independent School in the US 32+ Unique Courses to Enroll In 42 + Dual Enrollment Classes Pinkerton Academy is on 170 acres of land. 153 Division 1 State Championships Strong Academic
Established in 1814 by Major John Pinkerton and Elder James Pinkerton, Pinkerton Academy is the
largest independent secondary school in the United States. The Academy is a comprehensive secondary
school offering an exhaustive array of curricular and extracurricular opportunities for grades 9-12.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$29,980
Enrollment
3060
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
72%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:20
AP
24
Class Size
20

College Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#28 New York University 1
#42 Boston University 2
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 3
LAC #11 United States Military Academy 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1

Academics

AP Courses

(24)
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Statistics
Comparative Government and Politics
European History
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
United States History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Art History
Music Theory
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(19)
Alpine Skiing
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Alpine Skiing
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(21)
Academy Mentor Program (AMP)
Art Club
Computer Club
CTE Ambassadors
Equestrian Club
International Club
Academy Mentor Program (AMP)
Art Club
Computer Club
CTE Ambassadors
Equestrian Club
International Club
Think Tank
Tower Writer s Guild
VEX Robotics
Debate Club
World Language Honor Society
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
Student Council
Student Senate
Science Honor Society
Model United Nations
National Honor Society
Math Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
Family/ Career & Community Leaders of America
Investment Club
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Arts

(21)
Band
Dance
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Band
Dance
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Musical Theatre
String
Theater
Wind Symphony
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Art
Design
Tech Theater
Choral
Orchestra
Singing
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Contact Info

https://www.pinkertonacademy.org
5 Pinkerton Street, Derry, NH 03038
603-437-5200
admission@usaprivateschool.com
New Hampshire

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
Year Founded: 1814
Campus Size: 170 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Interview: Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS: 5, DUOLINGO: 120-130

Frequently Ask Questions about Pinkerton Academy

Tell me a bit about Pinkerton Academy.
Pinkerton Academy is Co-ed private day school located in New Hampshire, US. It was founded 1814 , and currently has about 3060 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.pinkertonacademy.org.
Does Pinkerton Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Pinkerton Academy is offering 24 AP courses.

Pinkerton Academy also have 72% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Pinkerton Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024, some students attended New York University, Boston University, Carleton College, Northeastern University and Purdue University.
What is the application requirement for Pinkerton Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Pinkerton Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Pinkerton Academy?
The day tuition for Pinkerton Academy in 2024 is $29,980 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 admission@usaprivateschool.com .
Where is Pinkerton Academy located?
Pinkerton Academy is located in the State of New Hampshire of USA.
How popular is Pinkerton Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Pinkerton Academy is within top 5000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

How do I complete an application for Pinkerton Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Pinkerton Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Pinkerton Academy’s official site: https://www.pinkertonacademy.org or call them at 603-437-5200.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Pinkerton Academy?
Yes, here are few: Orange County Christian School - CA, Elite Open International School and Virginia International Academy.

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