The mission of The Hill School is to prepare students from across the United States and around the world for excellence in college, careers, and life.

Founded in 1851 as “The Family Boarding School,” The Hill may be distinguished from other college preparatory schools by its commitment to sustaining an ideal “family” learning environment. Indeed, The Hill was the first school in the country to have students live with faculty in their campus "home away from home."

Simply put, Hill offers structure seldom found at similar schools. The order of our daily routine is visible in our neat dress code, our seated meals in the Dining Room, and our evening study halls. At the same time, we provide personal attention and support; we nurture our students in “mind, body, and spirit” and prepare them for both independence and success in college, careers, and life.

While Hill teachers are not substitutes for our students’ families, they take their in loco parentis role seriously, working in partnership with Hill parents. Nearly all faculty members serve in residence halls as dormitory parents or live in on-campus housing, so they are readily accessible for extra academic help, conversation, and counsel. Our teachers and coaches urge students to take responsibility, to do their best work, to develop leadership skills, and to make healthy choices. Furthermore, our professionals inspire our students to become engaged, lifelong learners. When you talk with our young men and women, alumni, and parents they will tell you that a hallmark of a Hill education is the dedication shown by faculty to students.

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