Deerfield Academy is a prestigious and renowned independent college-preparatory boarding and day school located in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Chartered in 1797 and opening to students in 1799, it stands as one of the oldest secondary schools in the United States. The academy serves approximately 650 students in grades 9 through 12, with a significant portion being boarders, and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio. It offers a rigorous academic curriculum including advanced placement courses, arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities, emphasizing intellectual curiosity, character development, and leadership. As a member of the Eight Schools Association and Ten Schools Admission Organization, Deerfield is part of an elite network of New England boarding schools known for educating children of influential families in business, politics, and other sectors, producing notable alumni who have achieved prominence in various fields. The school's 300-acre campus blends historic buildings with modern facilities. Deerfield is coeducational, tuition-based, committed to financial aid, and maintains a rich history of providing education to a diverse student body while being associated with educating the American elite.