Overview

Holderness is an Episcopal, college-preparatory school. Utilizing its small size and close-knit community, Holderness strikes a balance between academics and sports, including football, nationally recognized ski teams (alpine, nordic, freestyle, freeride, snowboarding), hockey, lacrosse, and soccer. Holderness is known for its unique job and leadership programs, as well as community service and outdoor program. Carpenter Arts Center provides an art gallery, ceramic, photography, and recording studios. Recent additions include Gallop Fitness Center, Alfond Library/Media Center and renovated Schoolhouse.
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Official information of Holderness School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A Boarding
A Matriculation
A- Academics
A Extracurricular activities
B Community
B+ Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $71,000
# of Students: 301
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 15%
AP Courses: 21
Endowment: $199,336/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 71%
SAT: 1290/1600
#62

US Boarding School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#3 Stanford University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#13 Vanderbilt University 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#29 University of Florida 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#55 University of Washington 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#70 Virginia Military Institute 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#72 Reed College 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
LAC #15 Hamilton College 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#89 Colorado School of Mines 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 Stonehill College 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
#89 University of Delaware 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
#97 Clark University 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Utah 1
#115 Fairfield University 1
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
LAC #24 Colby College 1
#121 University of Kansas 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
LAC #27 Colorado College 1
#137 University of New Hampshire 1
LAC #29 Harvey Mudd College 1
#151 Gordon College 1
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
LAC #39 Denison University 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#202 Loyola University New Orleans 1
#234 Suffolk University 1
LAC #48 Whitman College 1
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1
#263 Montana State University 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
#285 University of New England 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Adrian College 1
American University of Paris 1
Babson College 1
Bentley University 1
Bryant University 1
Castleton University 1
City University of New York: Hunter College 1
College of William and Mary 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach Campus 1
Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1
Endicott College 1
Flagler College 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Keene State College 1
Marist College 1
McGill University 1
Merrimack College 1
Paul Smith's College 1
Plymouth State University 1
Providence College 1
Regis College 1
Saint Bonaventure University 1
Saint Joseph's College of Maine 1
Saint Michael's College 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1
Westminster College 1
Wheaton College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 21)
Biology
Calculus AB
European History
French Language and Culture
Statistics
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Spanish Literature and Culture
United States History
Calculus BC
Biology
Calculus AB
European History
French Language and Culture
Statistics
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Spanish Literature and Culture
United States History
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
Physics C: Mechanics
Comparative Government and Politics
Computer Science A
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(Total 22)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Climbing
Crew
Cross Country
Cycling
Field Hockey
Football
Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Climbing
Crew
Cross Country
Cycling
Field Hockey
Football
Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding
Golf
Ice Hockey
Kayaking
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Mountaineering
Nordic Skiing
Skateboarding
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
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Arts

(Total 16)
Acting
Band
Music
Music Production
Playwriting
Vocal
Ceramics
Drawing
Filmmaking
Photography
Acting
Band
Music
Music Production
Playwriting
Vocal
Ceramics
Drawing
Filmmaking
Photography
2D Art
3D Art
Art
Digital Design
Scene Study
Storytelling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 16)
Blue Key Tour Guides
Community Service
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Drama
Environmental Club
Food Council
Habitat for Humanity
National Honor Society
Outing Club
Blue Key Tour Guides
Community Service
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Drama
Environmental Club
Food Council
Habitat for Humanity
National Honor Society
Outing Club
Peer Tutoring
School Newspaper
Student Activities
Student Government
Work Program
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1879
Campus Size: 600 acres
Boarding Rate: 88%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL,SAT,PSAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 2930
SSAT: 3946

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 22)
4.6/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Holderness School

01.
Tell me a bit about Holderness School.
Holderness School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, New Hampshire, US. It was founded 1879, and currently has about 301 students, 15.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.holderness.org.
02.
Does Holderness School have rigorous academic requirements?
Holderness School is offering 21 AP courses.

In recent years, -1 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Holderness School also have 71% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Holderness School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2022, some students attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Williams College, Johns Hopkins University and Northwestern University.
04.
What is the application requirement for Holderness School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Holderness School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Holderness School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Holderness School in 2024 is $77,800 , 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@holderness.org .
06.
Where is Holderness School located?
Holderness School is located in the State of New Hampshire of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 101 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is Holderness School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Holderness School is among the most popular schools, within top 88 for all US schools.

Also Holderness School has been favorited by 302 users.
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How to start with an application with Holderness School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Holderness School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Holderness School’s official site: http://www.holderness.org or call them at 603-536-1257.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Holderness School?
Yes, here are few: Chatham Hall, The Ethel Walker School and The Frederick Gunn School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Holderness School?
The overall rating for Holderness School is A.

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