The White Mountain School


371 West Farm Road - Bethlehem, NH 03574 USA (603) 444-2928 http://www.whitemountain.org/
Day School | Boarding School | Small Boarding School

History

Founded in 1886 in Concord, NH, the school was first named St. Mary's School. One of the most remarkable events in the School's history took place in 1935 when Dorothy McLane, the legendary headmistress known as "Aunt Dot," moved the entire school - in the middle of the Great Depression! - to a mountainside in Bethlehem, NH. The move was to offer students a chance to live in and with things greater than themselves. The awareness of being part of something much larger than oneself - a planet, a mountain range, town, team or a tightly knit community - would help students form perspective. The school became coed in 1970 and today, more than a half century later, Aunt Dot's vision is alive and well.

Overview

Region
Manchester NH Area
Program Emphasis
Boarding School
Day School
Small Boarding School
All Grades 9-12, PG
Boarding Grades 9-12, PG
Grade Divisions
Post Graduate
Secondary
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Student Body Coed
Dress Code Casual
School Setting Small Town
Campus Size (Acres) 250
Head of School Tim Breen
Endowment $1,500,000

Admission

E-mail
Web Address http://www.whitemountain.org/
Director of Admission Allison Kimmerle
Admission Application Apply to The White Mountain School
Application Required Yes
Application Fee Amount $50
Application Deadline(s) February 1st and rolling afterwards
Financial Aid Deadline(s) Feb. 1 (priority)
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid 42%
Admission Tests Accepted
SSAT
TOEFL
Day Student Tuition $22,100.00
Boarding Student Tuition $44,700.00
International Student Tuition $44,700.00

Student Enrollment

Total Enrollment 110
% Boys/Girls 55/45
Boarding Students 80%
Day Students 20%
International
Canada
China
Ethiopia
France
Germany
Kenya
Korea
Russia
Taiwan
United States
Alabama
California
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Montana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Texas
Vermont
Majority of students come from Northeast
% of Students of Color 18%
% of International Students 30%

Academics

Full Time Faculty 25
% of Faculty with Advanced Degrees 54%
Student/Faculty ratio 4:1
Average Class Size 9
Special Academic Support Programs
ADD/ADHD
ESL
Learning Differences
A Sampling of Courses Offered
Algebra
American History
American Literature
Anatomy
Art
Biology
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Creative Writing
Drama
Ecology
Economics
Electives
English
English as a Second Language
English Literature
Environmental Science
Ethics
European History
French
Geometry
History
Music
Philosophy
Photography
Physics
Physiology
Pre-calculus
Religion
Spanish
Studio Art
World History
Writing
Zen Buddhism
A.P. Courses Offered
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Literature
Environmental Science
French Language
Human Geography
Spanish Language

College Placement Office

Average SAT I Scores (Math) 527
Average SAT I Scores (Verbal) 569
Average SAT I Scores (Writing) 549
Dedicated College Placement Office Yes
% of Graduates Who Attend College 100

Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities

Athletics
alpine skiing
basketball
cross-country
lacrosse
soccer
Recreational Sports
cycling
dance
fitness
mountain biking
other (hiking/backpacking)
outdoor club/skills
rock climbing
skiing
weight lifting
yoga
Extra-Curricular Activities
A Capella
Community Service Program
Computer Club
Dorm Proctors
Gay/Straight Alliance
Habitat for Humanity
Judiciary Board
Literary Magazine
National Honor Society
Student Government
Student Jobs Program
Tour Guides
Yearbook

Notes

The White Mountain School is an independent boarding and day school founded in 1886. White Mountain prepares young people for rigorous college studies and life beyond formal academics. By offering challenging academics within a community of 110 students for grades 9–12/PG, The White Mountain School nurtures responsible and active young adults through student-focused, discussion-based classes. Performing and fine arts, outdoor/wilderness sports, as well as international and local community service are integral parts of the School’s robust curriculum.

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  • Financial Aid Deadline(s): Feb. 1 (priority)
  • % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 42%

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