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."

Our courts are used year-round and are popular within our community. In 2005, we started a program for kids, which included a summer camp taught by some of our talented sixth form student-athletes. We hope to continue to build the program and compete at the highest level for years to come.

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.