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Overview

Hoosac School was founded in Hoosick, New York in 1889. For over 135 years Hoosac has been enrolling boarders and day students from grades 8-12, as well as for a postgraduate program. As a coeducational, college preparatory school, Hoosac celebrates each student's individuality in all aspects of their educational life. Our low student-to-teacher ratio, challenging academics, and active social life in a caring and supportive community prepares all Hoosac students for the many challenges ahead. It is our mission to develop enthusiastic learners with creative minds and strong moral compasses that are ready to handle college and life with intelligence and grace.
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Official information of Hoosac School in 2024 | FindingSchool
A- Boarding
A Matriculation
B+ Academics
B Extracurricular activities
B Community
B+ Reviews
A Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 8-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $65,000
# of Students: 230
Teacher:Student: 1:5
International Student: 40%
AP Courses: 9
Endowment: $6,522/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 60%
SAT: 1300/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 2
#9 Northwestern University 3
#14 Brown University 2
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#17 Cornell University 6
#21 Emory University 3
#22 University of California: Berkeley 2
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#27 University of Southern California 3
#28 New York University 7
#34 University of Rochester 4
#36 Boston College 3
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Brandeis University 3
#42 Tulane University 2
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 7
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 University of Miami 3
#57 Penn State University Park 11
#59 Syracuse University 12
#62 Rutgers University 1
#68 Fordham University 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
School of Visual Arts 1
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AP Courses

(Total 9)
English Language and Composition
Calculus AB
United States History
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics 1
English Language and Composition
Calculus AB
United States History
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics 1
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Sports

(Total 22)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 15)
Music
Theater
Art History
Book Arts
Digital Art
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Printmaking
Music
Theater
Art History
Book Arts
Digital Art
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Printmaking
Sculpture
Studio Art
Mixed Media
3D Printed Art
Video Production
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 20)
Owlet
Yearbook
Improv Club
Linear Algebra
Literary Magazine
Stock Market
Robotics
Chess
Anime
Ski & Snowboard Club
Owlet
Yearbook
Improv Club
Linear Algebra
Literary Magazine
Stock Market
Robotics
Chess
Anime
Ski & Snowboard Club
Table Tennis
Music
Astronomy
Outdoor
Fishing
Art
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Contact Info

Official website
14 Pine Valley Road Hoosick, NY 12089
518 686 7331
admissions@hoosac.org
New York

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1889
Campus Size: 350 acres
Boarding Rate: 95%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL,TOEFL Junior

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 16)
4.8/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 2)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Hoosac School

01.
Tell me a bit about Hoosac School.
Hoosac School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, New York, US. It was founded 1889, and currently has about 230 students, 40.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.hoosac.org.
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Where is Hoosac School located?
Hoosac School is located in the State of New York of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 120 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Hoosac School have rigorous academic requirements?
Hoosac School is offering 9 AP courses.

In recent years, 45 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Hoosac School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Hoosac School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Hoosac School is among the most popular schools, within top 172 for all US schools.

Also Hoosac School has been favorited by 129 users.
03.
Where do Hoosac School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2019-2023, some students attended Columbia University, Williams College, Northwestern University, Brown University and Vanderbilt University.
08.
How to start with an application with Hoosac School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Hoosac School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Hoosac School’s official site: http://www.hoosac.org or call them at 518 686 7331.
04.
What is the application requirement for Hoosac School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Hoosac 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).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Hoosac School?
Yes, here are few: Marianapolis Preparatory School, Saint John's Preparatory School and Brandon Hall School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Hoosac School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Hoosac School in 2024 is $62,500 , 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 admissions@hoosac.org .
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Hoosac School?
The overall rating for Hoosac School is A-.

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

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