Eagle Hill School

P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road Hardwick MA 01037
Tel: (413) 477-6000 Ext. 1213
www.eaglehill.school

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $97,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $69,525
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Eagle Hill School Photo #1 - The PJM STEM center houses science and math classrooms, labs, and makerspaces. Anything that can be imagined can be created in the PJM STEM center!
Eagle Hill School Photo #2 - A traditional New England Boarding School in beautiful Hardwick, Massachusetts.
Eagle Hill School Photo #3 - 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 #4 - Eagle Hill School fosters a spirit of community and encourages involvement and engagement both in and out of the classroom.
Eagle Hill School Photo #5 - We believe in finding our students` strengths and teaching to them.
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 - 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 #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 - At Eagle Hill School we are pioneers, ready to explore with a sense of wonder and possibilities each day.
Tel: (413) 477-6000 Ext. 1213
P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
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.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $97,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $69,525
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Eagle Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Selectivity

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Eagle Hill School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Dyslexia, Language-Based Learning Disability, ADD, ADHD, NLD
n/a
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1967
1909
Campus Size
300 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn Live Thrive Become

Student Body

Enrollment
215 students
300 students
% Students of Color
25%
25%
% International Students
9%
20%
% Students Boarding
91%
70%
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
khaki pants or skirt, button down collared shirts, skirts,
Casual
Average Class Size
6 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
12
-
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
70%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
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.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$50 million
(Ongoing $50M Comprehensive Campaign)
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$97,000
(Academic Year—2025-2026)
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$69,525
(Academic Year—2025-2026)
$33,500
Summer Program Cost
$12,175
(Summer 2025)
% Students on Financial Aid
15%
40%

Admissions

Application Deadline
Dec. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
No
Director of Admissions
Mrs. Sue Cranford
Associate Director of Admissions
Ms. Jennifer Cronin
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
56
23
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
Establish a relationship with the ElderlyFencing
Freewheeling Musical CreativityFuture Educators
Gardening and Plant CareGo Club
Go GreenGormet Food
Horticulture ClubIntroduction to Russian Culture and Cooking
Jewelry ClubKaraoke Club
Learn How to Raise and Train a PuppyMagic
Mock Trail ClubMusic Jam Club
Novel ClubNutrition and Healthy Snacks
Paint BallPhoto Yearbook Club
Puppy Playtime ClubRead
WriteThink
Reading and SpeakingRed Cross Blood Club
RespectRobotics
Russian ClubSelf Awarness
Self Discipline and ConcentrationSnack Attack
Snow Shoe ClubSpend 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


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


Recreational Athletic Programs:

College Matriculation

10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Dean College
12
High Point University
10
Lynn University
10
Sacred Heart University
10
Curry College
8
Lasell College
8
Endicott College
7
Marist College
5
McDaniels College
5
University of Arizona
5

School Notes

  • A personalized education, a traditional prep-school experience. Founded in 1967, Eagle Hill School is the premier co-educational, college preparatory boarding school for students in grades 8-12 identified with diverse learning profiles. Eagle Hill provides a college preparatory school curriculum with individualized attention. Each student has a course of study designed for his specific needs. 
  • Our 300 acre campus presents a serene and nurturing environment in which our students can focus on their academics and student life. Eagle Hill accepts motivated students with learning differences such who have average to above average cognitive abilities. Our students' profiles include children with a variety of language-based learning differences such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Executive Functioning, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia. 
  • Eagle Hill boasts a 96% college matriculation rate to colleges and universities throughout the United States. Our average graduating class is 55. Our students' college matriculation is very diverse as you will see in our matriculation list. 
  • Our five-week summer camp for students ages 10-16 provides intensive academic skill development, a wide variety of afternoon elective courses such as woodworking, swimming, and graphic arts as well as evening clubs such as horseback riding, fishing, photography, and art club. Click here to learn more about our summer program.
  • LD types supported: Dyslexia, Language-Based Learning Disability, ADD, ADHD, NLD
  • 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
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Eagle Hill School cost?
Eagle Hill School's tuition is approximately $97,000 for boarding students and $69,525 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 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, 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 summer school page 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, Low acceptance rates and Most extracurriculars offered.
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 ).

Alumni Reviews Review School

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Description

Class of 2014
5.00
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. . .

Class of 2003
5.00
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. . .
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $97,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $69,525
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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