Deerfield Academy

Deerfield Academy
Main school building
Location
7 Boyden Lane

,
01342

United States
Coordinates42°32′47.19″N 72°36′19.06″W / 42.5464417°N 72.6052944°W / 42.5464417; -72.6052944
Information
Former nameDeerfield Academy and Dickinson High School (1876-1923)
TypeIndependent, boarding and day school
MottoBe Worthy of Your Heritage
Religious affiliationNonsectarian
Established1797
CEEB code220685
Head of schoolJohn Austin
FacultyApprox. 150
Grades912
GenderCo-educational
EnrollmentApprox. 650
Campus size330 acres (130 ha)
Campus typeRural
ColorsHunter green and white   
Team nameBig Green
Rivals
NewspaperThe Deerfield Scroll
YearbookThe Pocumtuck
Endowment$920 million (September 2024)
Tuition$74,440 (boarding)
$53,860 (day)
Affiliations
Websitedeerfield.edu

Deerfield Academy (often called Deerfield or DA) is an independent college-preparatory boarding and day school in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Chartered in 1797 and opening to students in 1799, it is one of the oldest secondary schools in the United States. It is a member of the Eight Schools Association and the Ten Schools Admission Organization.