Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) is a coeducational boarding and day school in Mount Hermon, Massachusetts, founded in 1879. Serving 650 students from 54 countries in grades 9-12 plus PG, the school offers 167 courses, 29 advanced/honors offerings, 33 varsity sports, and a 34-acre campus farm.
Location
NMH is at One Lamplighter Way in Mount Hermon, MA 01354.
Stages
Grades 9-12 plus post-graduate year.
Type
NMH is a co-educational boarding and day school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from 54 countries.
Additional learning support
Academic coaching with 1:1 weekly sessions. CASA academic support.
Religious affiliation
Spiritual life programming included.
School day structure
14 hours per week of study hall. 3 hours weekly Workjob service.
Boarding Arrangements
Residential programme with day student option.
Curriculum
167 academic courses with 29 advanced/honors offerings. Advanced Scholars Program, Capstone, Social Entrepreneurship, Global Studies, and Farm Semester.
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1 with 6 students per academic advisor.
Higher Education Progression
College preparation framework (CMAP).
Gifted and Talented
Advanced Scholars Program.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
CASA academic support services.
Mental Wellbeing
4 licensed therapists at O'Connor Health and Wellness Center.
Safeguarding
Health and wellness services.
History
Founded in 1879. Education for the head, heart, and hand.
Community
28,000 living alumni. Parents Association active.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents Association with events and reunions.
Facilities Overview
34-acre campus farm for science and sustainability learning. Rhodes Arts Center. Gilder Center for sustainability.
Sports Facilities
33 varsity sports plus opportunities for all levels.
Academic Facilities
Campus farm, library, and maker spaces.
Academic & Intellectual
Farm Semester, Social Entrepreneurship, Global Studies.
Arts & Creative
60 performances annually at Rhodes Arts Center. Dance, music, and theatre.
Cultural & Language
International travel and immersion programmes.
Social & Hobbies
WNMH Radio and clubs.
Community & Service
Workjob Program: 3 hours of service weekly per student.
Leadership & Professional
Leadership development programming.
Language Provision
World Languages department available.
Admissions
Campus visits available. Application process supported.
