As one of the second oldest private school in the country, Deerfield is committed to maintaining academic excellence in all fields. Located in western Massachusetts, Deerfield is known for educating some of the most influential people in US history. Seminar style teaching deepens students learning along with student rituals, such as senior mediation. Deerfield's often has distinguished speakers come to educate the students outside of regular faculty. Deerfield has won multiple New England Championships in athletics in lacrosse, swimming, track, tennis, water polo, alpine skiing, rowing teams, and squash. Deerfield’s dorms mix tradition with technology and focus on interpersonal connections to make it feel like home. Deerfield Academy is located in western Massachusetts, 30 miles north of Springfield and 5 miles south of Greenfield.
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield, Massachusetts | High School, 9-12, PG, Co-ed | Founded in 1797
Acting and Theater Club
2K Club
Albany Road Magazine
Asian Student Alliance (ASA)
Cheerleaders
Christian Fellowship
Deerfield Black Student Alliance (DBSA)
Deerfield Diversity Alliance
Deerfield Environmental Action Group (DEAG)
Deerfield Multiracial Alliance (DMA)
Fire Department Volunteers
Food Committee
Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Green Key
IDEA
International Student Alliance (ISA)
Investment Club
Jewish Student Alliance (JSA)
Latin American Student Alliance (LASA)
Meat Club
Mellow-D’s
Native American Cultural Alliance (NACA)
Statistics Club
Sustainable Development Club
Swivel
The Green Light Magazine
The Majorette Squad
The Radicle Lab
Ukulele and Bongo Orchestra
Weightlifting Club
Writing Club
Yearbook
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Soccer
Volleyball
Water Polo
Alpine Skiing
Basketball
Hockey
Squash
Swimming and Diving
Wrestling
Baseball
Rowing
Cycling
Golf
Lacrosse
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Water Polo
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-All students must choose from the wide variety of art classes offered in the domains of studio art, photography, film & video, architecture, theater, dance, or music
-State-of-the-art performing arts center that rival the nations finest conservatories used to learn from a renowned faculty of music professionals
-Award winning theater program
-Wide variety of Modern and Classical Language offerings including 5 Arabic courses, 7 Chinese Courses, 11 French courses, 3 Greek courses, 7 Latin Courses, and 13 Spanish courses
-LEAD is a program for student athletes to gain leadership experiences to best support their teammates, classmates, and community
-Captain Council is a three-day leadership training program for fall, winter, and spring captains to build leadership styles and goals
-Student-Athlete Leadership Course teaches how to portray leadership in the most effective ways in all aspects of life
-Center for Service and Global Citizenship (CSGC) hosts workshops, conferences and visiting speakers to coordinate community service opportunities, provide international travel/ study abroad opportunities, and teach environmental sustainability
-Wide variety of travel programs and study abroad opportunities every year through CSGC to give students a new perspective through cultural immersion
-EcoRep is a group of students focused on community and campus sustainability by addressing problems and solutions and communicating outcomes
-DASAC is a summer program focused on self-development and expression through art
