Anybody know anything about Milton Hershey Boarding School in PA? Good stuff, bad stuff, quality, people . . ?

Question

I am considering this school for my daughter. I would like to hear from parents of students, current and former students, houseparents and any other current and former staff members including teachers. Thanks!

Answer 1

Overview:
School FocusCollege PreparatoryCollege Preparatory
Grades Offered9-128-12
School TypeCo-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD StudentsYes Yes
Religious Affiliation- -
Year Founded1909 1896
Campus Size3200 acres 160 acres

Student Body
Enrollment574 students 260 students
Percent Students Boarding 100% 75%
Average SAT Score n/a*National Avg. » 1028
Offers Post-Grad YearNoNo

Academics and Faculty
Saturday ClassesNo No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size15 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio1:9 1:7
Number of AP Courses Offered5 12
ESL Courses OfferedNo Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree22% 60%
Summer Program OfferedYes Yes

Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) n/a $34,000
Percent Students on Financial Aid100%32%
Merit Scholarships OfferedNo No

Admission
Application DeadlineNone / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT RequiredNo
Acceptance Rate42% 60%

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13

Interscholastic Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDiving
Field HockeyFootball
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTrack and Field
Wrestling

School Notes:

* "Founded in 1909 by chocolate industrialist Milton S. Hershey and his wife Catherine, Milton Hershey School offers a residential experience (pre-K through 12) in a wholesome environment, provides a quality education, and a wealth of enriching and exciting opportunities that lead to the social, physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development of a child. Through the abundant resources and opportunities at Milton Hershey School, parents can afford to give their children an unparalleled opportunity to achieve their dreams free of cost." -