Overview
Dana Hall School is unlike any other learning environment a girl will ever experience. We’re a school where students tackle demanding coursework and high academic expectations with joy, enthusiasm, and genuine curiosity. A place where girls take the lead in every classroom, on every stage, and on every sports field. We cultivate an environment in which students feel free to discover, become, and express exactly who they are.
At Dana Hall, we believe that academic excellence is best realized in girls whose social and emotional needs are equally considered with their intellect. Here, girls have a rare opportunity to explore—fully and without reserve—every aspect of who they are. Their true interests, nascent talents, bold ambitions, and leadership qualities. What ignites their curiosity, moves their hearts, and gives them purpose. Since 1881, our students’ undeniable success—at Dana Hall, in college, and in the world—has borne out the wisdom of our educational philosophy.
At Dana Hall, we believe that academic excellence is best realized in girls whose social and emotional needs are equally considered with their intellect. Here, girls have a rare opportunity to explore—fully and without reserve—every aspect of who they are. Their true interests, nascent talents, bold ambitions, and leadership qualities. What ignites their curiosity, moves their hearts, and gives them purpose. Since 1881, our students’ undeniable success—at Dana Hall, in college, and in the world—has borne out the wisdom of our educational philosophy.
Matriculation
Academics
Extracurricular Activities
Community
Reviews
Chinese Student Mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12
All-girls
Urban
ESL: No
Tuition:
$71,748
# of Students:
465
Teacher:Student:
1:6
International Student:
13%
AP Courses:
16
Endowment:
$170,323/student
Faculty w/ adv. degree:
80%
SAT:
1400/1600
#28 USA Boarding School
School Videos (8)
School Gallery (24)
Matriculation
| All graduates (2023) | ||
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
| 5 | Yale University | 1 |
| 9 | Northwestern University | 1 |
| 13 | Dartmouth College | 2 |
| 14 | Brown University | 2 |
| 14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 |
| 17 | Cornell University | 3 |
| 20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 |
| 21 | Emory University | 1 |
| 23 | Georgetown University | 1 |
| 23 | University of Michigan | 2 |
| 28 | New York University | 3 |
| 28 | Tufts University | 1 |
| 28 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 1 |
| 28 | Wake Forest University | 2 |
| 34 | University of California: San Diego | 2 |
| 36 | Boston College | 2 |
| 42 | Boston University | 1 |
| 42 | Tulane University | 3 |
| 49 | Northeastern University | 3 |
| Chinese graduates (2020-2023) | ||
| 1 | University of Toronto | 1 |
| 1 | Williams College | 1 |
| 2 | Amherst College | 1 |
| 3 | Swarthmore College | 1 |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 |
| 14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 |
| 17 | Rice University | 1 |
| 21 | Emory University | 1 |
| 27 | University of Southern California | 2 |
| 28 | New York University | 1 |
| 34 | University of California: San Diego | 4 |
| 36 | University of California: Irvine | 1 |
| 42 | Boston University | 2 |
AP Courses
Total 16
| Art History | Biology | Calculus AB |
| Calculus BC | Chemistry | Computer Science A |
| English Literature and Composition | European History | French Language and Culture |
| Spanish Language and Culture | Spanish Literature and Culture | Statistics |
| Studio Art: Drawing | United States History | Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
| English Language and Composition |
AP Scores
In the year of 2022 - 2023, 278 students took
a total of 278 AP exams,
31% resulted in scores of 5,
54% resulted in scores of 4+,
83% resulted in scores of 3+
Arts
Total
24
| Acting | Band | Chamber Choir |
| Choir | Choreography | Chorus |
| Dance | Directing | Jazz |
| Music | Performing | Playwriting |
| Songwriting | String | Art History |
| Ceramics | Drawing | Photography |
| Studio Art | Architecture | Design |
| Art Lab | Painting | Tech Theater |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total
45
| Asian Affinity Group | Blue Key | BRIDGE |
| Community Service Advisory Board | Crew | Disciplinary Committee |
| Focus | Girl Up | Gospel Choir |
| Green Action Committee | Hallmanac | International Student Association (ISA) |
| Kesher | Mirage | Mixed Race Affinity Group |
| Model UN | Neurodiversity Alliance Group | Peer Education |
| Proctors | Salaam | SHADES (Sisters Honoring All Diasporas & Enlightening Society) |
| STAR Club | Student Activities | Student Council |
| AFUN (Animal Club) | Anime Club | ArtSquad |
| Babel (linguistics and philosophy) | Baking Club | Book Club |
| Business Club | Coding Club | HOPE (Health & Happiness |
| Optimism | Psychology and Encouragement) | Journaling Club |
| KPop/Girls' Hip Hop | Math Club | Middle School Outreach |
| Music Appreciation | Namaste Club | Lab Dragons |
| Stock and Investment Club | String Society | Winter Guard |
Data Source
FindingSchool's data comes from enthusiastic users, school officials, invited consultants and public data.
Contact Info
| Website |
| http://www.danahall.org |
| Address |
| 45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA 02482 |
| Phone Number |
| 781-489-1331 |
| admission@danahall.org |
| State/Provience |
| Massachusetts |
Basic Info
| Year Founded |
| 1881 |
| Campus Size |
| 55 acres |
| Boarding Rate |
| 35% |
Application Info
| Deadline |
| 01/15 |
| School Code |
|
TOEFL:7507 SSAT:2728 ISEE:222275 |
| Interview |
| On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom |
| Pre Interview |
| No Requirement |
| Year of Accepting Chinese Students |
| 1914 |
| # of Chinese Students |
| 26 |
| Grades open for Chinese Students |
| 9 -9 |
Toefl
SSAT
Brief Reviews
Total 29
-
4.9
/ 5
-
Detailed Reviews
Total 4
-
Overall
5.0 / 5 -
Academics
5.0 / 5 -
Campus
5.0 / 5 -
Student Life
5.0 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 -
Transportation
5.0 / 5
Q&A
Total 137
