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The Hill School

#6 in Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • 9-12
  • Pottstown, PA
  • 99 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B+
    thehill.org
    (610) 326-1000
    860 Beech Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 31
    Application Fee
    $50
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $61,410
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $61,410
    Received Financial Aid
    38%
    Average Financial Aid
    $42,450
    From The Hill School

    The Hill School is a coeducational independent boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and post-graduates. Founded in 1851, Hill is a small and close learning community—a place where our reputation for academic excellence is based upon a challenging and expansive curriculum rooted in a strong liberal arts legacy; a faculty of highly qualified, dedicated teachers and advisers; and a structured atmosphere that blends high expectations with meaningful support. At Hill, faculty and students from around the country and the world live and learn together -- they treat each other as family and form lifelong friendships. Daily family-style meals, family nights in dormitories, and weekly Chapel meetings are just a few examples of what define and distinguish The Hill’s community. As a school, we value principles of honesty, genuineness, empathy, respectfulness, and kindness; character is not so much taught as lived, as represented in the School’s motto, “Whatsoever things are true.”

    The Hill School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1350
    168 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    33 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.10 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.10 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 38 responses
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    • Kill the 'Ville
      26%
    • Sixth Form Traditions
      21%
    • Seated meals
      18%
    • Athletic events
      16%
    • The Musical
      11%
    • Pep rallies
      5%
    • Spirit Week
      3%

      Boarding

      Students Boarding
      80%
      Boarding Days Per Week
      7-day
      Top Countries
      Canada, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Viet Nam
      International Boarding Students
      20%

      Students

      Diversity
      A
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      529
      94%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.18 responses
      78%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.18 responses
      89%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.18 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      9:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      75%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
      Poll
      88%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
      Poll
      88%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      —
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      75%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.8 responses
      88%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.8 responses
      63%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.8 responses

      The Hill School Reviews

      99 reviews
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      Hill is a mediocre boarding school comprised mostly of wealthy, white, trust fund kids of average intelligence, who feel they're entitled to the best of everything, but, expect to get it sans working for it. However, you won't learn anything truly substantive about Hill on Niche from all the positive reviews written by members of one graduating class. More realities about Hill. The food is adequate, but tasteless. The sciences are weak. Students and faculty are generally indifferent to the needs of students of color, who, by the way, aren't made to feel welcome. For families of color considering boarding school, unless you're an International family applying from Asia, pass on Hill.
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      After attending Hill for a few years now, I can’t imagine my high school experience being any different. The Hill School is my home! I feel welcomed and cherished by my classmates, yet I’m challenged and pushed through academics and sports. I love the environment I’m provided with and the countless opportunities that helped me find my passion. I feel well prepeared for a bright future.
      I would rate my overall experience at the hill school highly. I am very thankful for the chance to attend a school with such open resources, great teachers, wonderful facilities, and a great variety of teams, clubs, and people groups to be a part of. I have been provided with an amazing opportunity to attend this school due to my immense work as a hockey player and the scholarship in and financial aid I was provided. It has been an enlightening experience to attend boarding school, live all the way across the country to attend school, and meet all new and different people. It had brought me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to discover myself and who I am through attending this school.