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Matriculation A
Academics A-
Extracurriculars B+
Community B
Reviews B+
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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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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$67,500
Enrollment
240
International Students
50%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
25%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$3 million
AP
13
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
9
Boarding %
70

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10 Things About Hoosac

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#25 New York University 1 +
#36 University of Rochester 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#51 Purdue University 1 +
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#55 University of Washington 1 +
#62 Syracuse University 1 +
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +

AP Scores

(2019)
Number of students who took AP tests
43
Number of tests taken
108
28%
17%
26%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(13)
English Language and Composition
Calculus AB
United States History
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
Biology
English Language and Composition
Calculus AB
United States History
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics 1
Statistics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
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AP Equivalent and Beyond

(1)
Business Program

Sports

(8)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(17)
Owlet
Yearbook
Improv Club
Linear Algebra
Literary Magazine
Stock Market
Owlet
Yearbook
Improv Club
Linear Algebra
Literary Magazine
Stock Market
Robotics
Chess
Anime
Ski & Snowboard Club
Table Tennis
Music
Astronomy
Outdoor
Fishing
Art
Rocketry
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Arts

(16)
Music
Theater
Art History
Digital Art
Drawing
Painting
Music
Theater
Art History
Digital Art
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Printmaking
Sculpture
Studio Art
Mixed Media
3D Printed Art
Video Production
Drama
Music Theory
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Contact Info

http://www.hoosac.org
14 Pine Valley Road Hoosick, NY 12089
518-686-7331
admissions@hoosac.org
New York

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 8-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1889
Campus Size: 350 acres
Boarding Rate: 70%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL,TOEFL Junior

Frequently Ask Questions about Hoosac School

Tell me a bit about Hoosac School.
Hoosac School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1889 , and currently has about 240 students, 50.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.hoosac.org.
Does Hoosac School have rigorous academic requirements?
Hoosac School is offering 13 AP courses.

In recent years, 17 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Hoosac School also have 25% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Hoosac School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended New York University, University of Rochester, University of California: Davis, Northeastern University and Purdue University.
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, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Hoosac School?
The total fee for Hoosac School in 2024 is $67,500 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 .
Where is Hoosac School located?
Hoosac School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Hoosac School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Hoosac School is among the most popular schools, within top 171 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Hoosac School has been favorited by 141 users.
How do I complete an application for 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.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Hoosac School?
Yes, here are few: Buxton School, Darrow School and Emma Willard School.

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
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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Population (2022) 8,363,710
Cost of Living Higher than average 146%
Nearby Airport JFK aireport

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