The Fessenden School

5.0 Massachusetts, US

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School Overview

Situated on 41 acres in a residential community 10 miles west of Boston, our traditional curriculum is designed to be challenging yet developmentally appropriate and supportive of each student's learning style. Fessenden provides a foundation of skills that is imperative for the secondary school experience. The average class size is 12. We offer diverse arts and athletic offerings and promote core values of honesty, compassion, and respect throughout the program. The campus features a new academic and athletic building, two pools, three gymnasiums, nine athletic fields, 13 tennis courts(six lighted), an indoor hockey rink and library with nearly 20,000 volumes.

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Current School

Tuition

$78600

Enrollment

510

Faculty with Advanced Degrees

70%

Teacher-Student Ratio

1:12

Endowment

$48 millions

Class Size

Boarding %

20.6

High School Matriculation

(2019)

Ranking	High School	Students
#1	Phillips Academy Andover	1
#2	Phillips Exeter Academy	3
#4	Choate Rosemary Hall	2
#6	The Hotchkiss School	2
#7	St. Paul's School	1
#8	Middlesex School	2
#10	Deerfield Academy	1
#12	Milton Academy	1
#17	St. Mark's School	1

Academics

Sports

(6)

Cross Country	American Football
Golf	Mountain Biking
Soccer	Tennis

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(12)

Cricket	Indoor Soccer
Fly Fishing	Ultimate Frisbee
Robotics	Board Games

Arts

(9)

Band	Choir
Jazz	Orchestra
Theater	Photography

Contact Info

http://www.fessenden.org

50 Waltham Street, Newton MA 02465

617-630-2328

admissions@fessenden.org

Massachusetts

Basic Info

All-boys

Boarding Grades: 5-9

Urban

IB: No

ESL: No

Year Founded: 1903

Campus Size: 41 acres

Boarding Rate: 21%

Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 12/15

Interview: On Campus

Other Accepted Scores: ISEE,TOEFL Junior

School Code:

TOEFL: 3211

SSAT: 3148

ISEE: 222611

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Nearby City

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, is the cultural and financial heart of New England. With a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, it is home to iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common, and the Massachusetts State House. The city boasts prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT and is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving economy. Boston's blend of historical significance and modern innovation makes it one of the most influential cities in the U.S.

Population (2022) 609,023

Cost of Living Higher than average 54%

Nearby Airport Logan International Airport

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