The Hill School (2024-25 Profile)

5.00 (8 reviews)

Tel: (610) 326-1000

860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464

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The Hill School Photo #1 - The Hill School sets a high standard for students in their dress and appearance to express pride in themselves and their respect for one another. Academic Dress is worn throughout the academic day whenever students are in an academic or public area, chapel services, sit-down meals, required evening performance, or any other designated occasion.

The Hill School Photo #2 - All students are required to attend sit-down family-style meals together in the Dining Room for lunch, and boarding students attend seated dinners several nights a week. Faculty members and their families join the students in a relaxed, yet formal atmosphere, where they enjoy interaction with one another outside of the classroom.

The Hill School Photo #3 - The Hill School's beautiful campus includes two new artificial turf fields (for lacrosse, field hockey, and soccer), a new 8-lane track, and a new pavilion (with snack bar, team rooms, rest rooms, and viewing area).

The Hill School Photo #4 - The Hill School sets a high standard for students in their dress and appearance to express pride in themselves and their respect for one another. Academic Dress is worn throughout the academic day whenever students are in an academic or public area, chapel services, sit-down meals, required evening performance, or any other designated occasion.

The Hill School Photo #5 - ��vlog�� students reside on campus in one of eight dormitory complexes. Faculty members and their families live in apartments in each dorm.

Simply put The Hill School is a close-knit community of boarding and day students and faculty from around the world who live and learn together.

We treat each other as family and form lifelong friendships.

You`ll find the perfect balance of being challenged, feeling supported, and discovering your independence.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 540 students
Yearly Tuition (��vlog�� Students): $72,390
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $49,350
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

The Hill School

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School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1851

1907

Campus Size

200 acres

125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

540 students

314 students

% Students of Color

37%

27%

% International Students

22%

20%

% Students ��vlog��

78%

70%

Average SAT Score

1340
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »

Average ACT score

26
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
All students are required to wear blazers.

Casual

Average Class Size

11 students

* National Avg. »

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

71%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$153 million

$28 million

Yearly Tuition
(��vlog�� Students)

$72,390

$66,200

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$49,350

$35,600

% Students on Financial Aid

34%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$50,500
(Average boarding grant)

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

Jan. 31

Jan. 15

Accepts

SSAT Required

Yes

Average Percentile SSAT

84%

Acceptance Rate

25%

60%

Director of Admissions

Tom Eccleston

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Honor Council, Student Government Association, Student Prefects, The Dial (yearbook), The Hill News (newspaper), The Record (literary journal)

Arts and Music Programs:
A Capella, Chamber Choir, Chorus, Theatre, Theatre Tech

College Matriculation

Year:

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

School Notes

Who? We are the family boarding school, a close-knit community of boarding and day students and faculty from around the world who live and learn together. We treat each other as family and form lifelong friendships.
What? The Hill provides each student with an exceptional, inclusive learning experience that promotes truth as the foundation for intellectual, personal, and social growth. As a School, we value and nurture honesty, generosity, empathy, respectfulness, and kindness; character is not so much taught but lived, as reflected in our motto, "Whatsoever things are true."
When? The learning and fun never stop. In our dormitories, students live alongside friends and faculty who help them develop lifelong skills to navigate college and beyond. During the evenings, students have required study hours, but there is also down time and special events. Throughout the weekends, a variety of activities are planned on and off campus there is something for everyone!
Where? The Hill School`s 200-acre campus is nestled in Pottstown, Pa., a Pennsylvania suburb rich in history and culture. Our convenient location, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City and Baltimore, Maryland, provides students with unlimited cultural possibilities for classroom learning experiences and weekend activities.
Why? By receiving a Hill School diploma and taking that traditional jump in the Dell Pond, Hill graduates join a network of more than 10,000 alumni that spans the world who all share the common bond of a Hill experience. The Hill Alumni Association provides support and camaraderie long after graduation. We say "Hill ties never sever" because the relationships are lifelon
The Hill School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Clark Hoyt '60 - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Washington editor of Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services
- Lamar Hunt '51 - Businessman, owner and founder of the Kansas City Chiefs and a creator of the American Football League

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Hill School cost?

The Hill School's tuition is approximately $72,390 for boarding students and $49,350 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Hill School?

The acceptance rate of The Hill School is 25%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 60%. The Hill School's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Hill School?

The Hill School famous alumni include: Clark Hoyt '60 and Lamar Hunt '51.

What sports does The Hill School offer?

The Hill School offers 24 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. The Hill School is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.

What is The Hill School's ranking?

The Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Low acceptance rates, Most sports offered, High # of AP/advanced courses offered and High SSAT scores.

When is the application deadline for The Hill School?

The application deadline for The Hill School is Jan. 31.

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The Hill School Alumni #1
Class of 1980
5.0011/27/2017
NYU

The Hill was not only crucial to my education as a student, it also afforded the pleasure of learning how to be a gentleman. While I retain my "book knowledge" to a great degree, my. . .

The Hill School Alumni #2
Class of 1980
5.0010/23/2017
Yale

Faculty "hall masters" and students live in dormitories and take meals together in the dining hall. There is a true sense of mentorship and family. . .

The Hill School Alumni #3
Class of 1980
5.006/12/2017
College of William and Mary (B.A., MBA)

It's been 50 years but the school has developed a partnership with the town of Pottstown which is unique across the country. Several alumni (in my class of '67, including the Governor of Pennsylvania). . .

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