School Overview
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Overall
A+
Matriculation
A+
Academics
A+
Extracurriculars
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Geo & Community
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The Hill School was founded in 1851 by the Rev. Matthew Meigs as the Family Boarding School for Boys and Young Men. The School opened on May 1, 1851, enrolling 25 boys for the first year. The Family Boarding School was the first of its kind in America. According to John Chancellor’s The History of The Hill, “He [Meigs] wanted to stress that he was not founding still another academy, but a type of school quite new and rare in America. There is a tendency to think that the boys’ boarding school as we know it existed as long as there have been private schools. It has not. Most of the 12 to 15 schools generally considered the “core” group were established in the last half of the nineteenth century…Of this whole group of schools, The Hill was the first to be founded as a family boarding school
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$78,300
Enrollment
530
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$265 million
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
26.6
Class Size
11
Boarding %
78
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 2 |
| #2 | Columbia University | 4 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 2 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 4 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 2 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 4 |
| #9 | Duke University | 2 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 3 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2022) Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(18)|
French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Calculus AB
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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Human Geography
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Fencing
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Field Hockey
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Fencing
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Field Hockey
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Football
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Squash
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Action AIDS
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Archaelogy Club
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Asian Cultural
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BBQ Club
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Chamber Ensemble
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Chamber Orchestra
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Action AIDS
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Archaelogy Club
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Asian Cultural
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BBQ Club
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Chamber Ensemble
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Chamber Orchestra
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Chapel Committee
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Chess Club
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Community Service Group
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Ellis Theater Guild
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Fine Woodworking Club
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Fly Fishing Club
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Food Club
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French Club
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Glee Club
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Guitar Ensemble
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Habitat for Humanity
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Hill Athletic Association
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Hilltone Trebles
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Hilltones
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Honor Council
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International Culture Exchange
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Jazz Ensemble
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Math & Computer Club
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Model United Nations
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Operation Smile
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PDS Teaching Assistants
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Peer Counseling Group
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Pep Band
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RAM Radio
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Reception Committee
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Recycling Club
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Rock Band
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Sailing Club
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Skateboarding Club
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Ski Club
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Spanish Club
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Speech & Debate Club
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Stock Exchange Club
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Student Activites Committee
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Student Government Association
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Student Prefects
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Tech Support Group
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The Dial (yearbook)
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The Hill News (newspaper)
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The Record (literary journal)
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Young Democrats
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Young Republicans
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Arts
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A Cappella
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Acting
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Chamber Choir
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Chorus
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Dance
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Jazz
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A Cappella
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Acting
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Chamber Choir
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Chorus
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Dance
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Theory
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Musical Theatre
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Piano
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Public Speaking
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Speech
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Art History
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Digital Music
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Drawing
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Photography
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Studio Art
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Woodworking
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2D Art
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3D Art
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Storytelling
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Hill School
Tell me a bit about The Hill School.
The Hill School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1851 , and currently has about 530 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.thehill.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.thehill.org.
Does The Hill School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Hill School is offering 18 AP courses.
In recent years, 79 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
The Hill School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
In recent years, 79 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
The Hill School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Hill School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 23.03% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 11.84% go to top 25, and about 5.26% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Hill School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Hill School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The Hill School?
The total fee for The Hill School in 2024 is
$78,300 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@thehill.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@thehill.org .
Where is The Hill School located?
The Hill School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 32 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Hill School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Hill School is among the most popular schools, within top 25 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Hill School has been favorited by 1009 users.
Also The Hill School has been favorited by 1009 users.
How do I complete an application for The Hill School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Hill School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Hill School’s official site: http://www.thehill.org or call them at 610-326-1000.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Hill School’s official site: http://www.thehill.org or call them at 610-326-1000.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Hill School?
Yes, here are few:
Church Farm School, Perkiomen School and The Phelps School.
The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Hill School?
The overall rating for The Hill School is A+.
The section ratings of The Hill School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Hill School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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Population (2022)
1,447,395
Cost of Living
Higher than average 7%
Nearby Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
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