Eagle Hill School (2025-26 Profile)

5.00 (2 reviews)

Tel: (413) 477-6000 Ext. 1213

P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037

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Eagle Hill School Photo #1 - Eagle Hill School, located in the beautiful town of Hardwick, Massachusetts, is a traditional New England boarding school set on a 300-acre campus.

Eagle Hill School Photo #2 - Eagle Hill School is a co-educational college preparatory boarding school that provides an individualized education for students with diverse learning profiles.It is our understanding of an appreciation for the inevitability of human diversity-sometimes understood as disability-that is the indispensable idea on which our curriculum and instruction are built. We are a community that honors individual genius and values diversity.

Eagle Hill School Photo #3 - The PJM STEM Center is home to our maker spaces, math and science classrooms, library, and the very popular Cobb Cafe. The STEM Center is connected to the Academic Complex.

Eagle Hill School Photo #4 - Eagle Hill School's success stems from our belief that diversity is the norm. We see each individual as unique, not defined by categories or disabilities. This philosophy shapes our curriculum and teaching strategies, focusing on each student's strengths. Additionally, Eagle Hill is distinguished as the only IB World School dedicated to diverse learners.

Eagle Hill School Photo #5 - The Andresen Library Commons located on the second floor of the PJM STEM Center serves as one of the most popular gathering places on campus.

Eagle Hill School Photo #6 - The art classrooms in the Archipley Cultural Center are fully equipped and include a traditional darkroom, screen printing studio, kiln, woodshop, and virtually anything else you can think of to create art!

Eagle Hill School Photo #7 - At Eagle Hill, our nineteen interscholastic athletic programs allow for our students to find their passion, whether they have many years of experience playing a sport or are just starting out.

Eagle Hill School Photo #8 - Dormitories are not just places to sleep; they are also places to learn. Living where you learn is one of the most incredible aspects of student life at Eagle Hill. Best friendships are formed, with friends living right next door, and there's always an abundance of activities to enjoy and create.

Eagle Hill School Photo #9 - The performing arts program at Eagle Hill School encourages the growth of well-rounded performance artists, empowered to discover their own unique artistic voices.

Eagle Hill School Photo #10 - Having three college counselors affords us an enviable student-to-counselor ratio of 18:1 and 96% of Eagle Hill graduates attend 4-year colleges.

Eagle Hill School Photo #11 - At Eagle Hill School we are pioneers, ready to explore with a sense of wonder and possibilities each day.

Eagle Hill School is a co-educational, college-preparatory boarding school that provides individualized education for students with diverse learning profiles, including those identified with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD.

Eagle Hill is an IB World School that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in addition to our traditional high school diploma.

Eagle HIll School offers a five-week summer session is for students ages 10-16 and offers academics and activities designed to help students have a fun-filled summer while building confidence and paving the road for academic success in the fall.

96% of students attend a four-year college and 76% graduate from the college where they began.

Eagle Hill School provides personalized 1:1 reading tutorials with intentional instruction led by teachers trained in Orton-Gillingham and Structured Word Inquiry

Eagle Hill School offers a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with small classes for personalized learning.

93% of students board at Eagle Hill School, and 70% stay on campus each weekend.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 215 students
Yearly Tuition (��vlog�� Students): $93,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $63,500
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Eagle Hill School

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School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

8-12

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports (LD)

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Dyslexia, Language-Based Learning Disability, ADD, ADHD, NLD

n/a

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1967

1907

Campus Size

300 acres

125 acres

Colors

White, Green

Student Body

Enrollment

215 students

319 students

% Students of Color

25%

27%

% International Students

21%

% Students ��vlog��

91%

68%

Average ACT score

24
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
khaki pants or skirt, button down collared shirts, skirts,

Casual

Average Class Size

6 students

* National Avg. »

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

7:1

Number of IB Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

80%

73%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$50 million
(Ongoing $50M Comprehensive Campaign)

$30 million

Yearly Tuition
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$93,900
(Academic Year—2025-2026)

$68,850

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$63,500
(Academic Year—2025-2026)

$37,600

Summer Program Cost

$12,175
(Summer 2025)

% Students on Financial Aid

15%

40%

Merit Scholarships Offered

Admissions

Application Deadline

Dec. 1 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application ( and/or )

Yes

Director of Admissions

Mrs. Sue Cranford

Associate Director of Admissions

Ms. Jennifer Cronin

Application URL

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

n/a

Courses

Eagle Hill is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme.Rather than an AP course, students choose to do an Honors Project supervised by a faculty member from the appropriate department.

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

BasketballCrew

Cross CountryCross Country Running

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSquash

SwimmingSwimming and Diving

TennisUltimate Frisbee

VolleyballWrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Adopt a Grandparent ClubArts and Crafts Club

Community Art ShowCreate Expressively with Unusual Materials

Cultural DiversityDesign and Make Jewelry

Develop Critical ThinkingDonate and Develop a Sense of Responsibility

Gardening and Plant CareGo Green

Jewelry ClubKaraoke Club

Mock Trail ClubMusic Jam Club

Novel ClubNutrition and Healthy Snacks

Paint BallPhoto Yearbook Club

ReadWrite

ThinkReading and Speaking

Red Cross Blood ClubRespect

RoboticsSelf Awarness

Self Discipline and ConcentrationSpend Time Exercising in the New England Woods

SportsmanshipTake Photos for Publication

TeamworkTo Improve Cognitive Ability

To learn About and care for all Living OrganismsTo Sing Different Genres of Music and Have Fun

To Write Scripts and Convert into StoryboardsWood Shop

Zoo Keepers Club

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Arts and Music Programs:

Backstage Area and Equipment FunctionsMusic and Drama Departments Join Together for Two Full Scale Productions a Year

Stage Crew ClubTheatre Production

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Year: 2014 - 2025

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

High Point University

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School Notes

Eagle Hill School, located in scenic Hardwick, Massachusetts, serves a population of 220 students from grades eight through twelve. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Eagle Hill is also recognized for its expertise in developing customized courses of study for students and is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
What makes Eagle Hill School fundamentally different than other schools is that we genuinely understand that each student's path to the future will be unique, that some of our students will imagine futures for themselves that have never been imagined before. It is our understanding of and appreciation for the vastness of human diversity-sometimes elsewhere understood as disabilities-that is the indispensable idea on which our curriculum and instruction are built.
We are a community that honors individual genius and values diversity.
At Eagle Hill, we understand that our students are blessed with multiple learning abilities and that it is our responsibility as educators to identify, celebrate, and support each student in capitalizing on his or her individual genius. Moreover, instead of merely providing support within a traditional classroom setting, Eagle Hill School designs classes around each student's particular strengths and needs. By emphasizing individualized attention within the context of a small classroom environment, Eagle Hill provides for the academic, social, and personal growth of each student.
We believe in finding our students' strengths and teaching to them.
Our curriculum design is one of the most important and innovative ways in which Eagle Hill School manages to act on the specific needs of each student. Eagle Hill School's calendar is a flexible matrix of six daily class meeting times over nine academic terms. Individual class sections can meet in a nearly unlimited range of configurations, allowing students to pursue their academic preparation in ways that make sense for their subject and their individual needs. Students are placed in very small sections, averaging six students apiece, based on consideration of multiple data points such as student interest, achievement, social development, and learning preferences.
We are pioneers, ready to explore a sense of wonder and possibility every day in the classroom.
Welcome to a place where excellence meets opportunity, and every student is supported on their journey towards a brighter future.
LD types supported: Dyslexia, Language-Based Learning Disability, ADD, ADHD, NLD
Eagle Hill School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, NAIS, AISNE, AISAP
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Frank P. Cochrane ‘70 - President, Investment Timing Consultants, Inc.
- Gurdon (Stan) Wattles '75 - Former Formula 1, Indy Car and International Sports Cars Driver Founder of Metro Racing Systems and GSW Enterprises, LLC Current Board Member: National Center for Learning Disabilities
- Patrick Taylor McQuown '89 - Inventor, Entrepreneur and Co-founder and President, Proteus Director of Entrepreneurship, James Madison University Two-time Technology and Engineering Emmy Award winner MIT TR 100; granted 2004; MIT Technology Review Magazine's Top 100 people under 35
- Max Silver '06 - Entrepreneur and Founder, Vertical Groove Golf
School Motto: Learn Live Thrive Become
School Mascot: Pioneer

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Eagle Hill School cost?

Eagle Hill School's tuition is approximately $93,900 for boarding students and $63,500 for day students.

Who are famous alumni from Eagle Hill School?

Eagle Hill School famous alumni include: Frank P. Cochrane ‘70, Gurdon (Stan) Wattles '75, Patrick Taylor McQuown '89 and Max Silver '06.

What sports does Eagle Hill School offer?

Eagle Hill School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling.

Does Eagle Hill School offer a summer program?

Yes, Eagle Hill School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What is Eagle Hill School's ranking?

Eagle Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small average class sizes and Low student-teacher ratio.

When is the application deadline for Eagle Hill School?

The application deadline for Eagle Hill School is Dec. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Eagle Hill School Alumni #1
Class of 2014
5.0012/3/2016
Dean College

What makes EHS different is the faculty and staff, because they are all like family to the students. They have all seen us through the best and worst of our days and have never given. . .

Eagle Hill School Alumni #2
Class of 2003
5.008/27/2008
Hofstra University

The Eagle Hill School in Hardwick, MA, is an institution that that stands out among the rest. The faculty at EHS provide their students with the attention and patience that most schools do not or. . .