Pinkerton Academy

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Welcome To Pinkerton Academy

Pinkerton Academy, located in Derry, New Hampshire, is the largest independent high school in the United States. The primary source of funding for the Academy is public tuition. Via contracts with area school districts, Pinkerton serves as the high school of record for the neighboring towns of Auburn, Candia, Chester, Derry, Hampstead and Hooksett, NH. The Academy also accepts a limited number of students from other local communities on an application-based, privately-tuitioned basis, bringing the total number of towns represented (NH and MA) over 20. Approximately 3,100 students attend the Academy. The school's staff includes 530 employees.Pinkerton is a private, non-profit corporation. A head of school governs the school under the direction of an eighteen-member Board of Trustees. Board members are elected for life and serve without pay. By contract, each sending town has representation on the Board.

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320+ Unique Courses To Enroll In

60+ Extracurricular Activities

72% Faculty with Advanced Degrees

Dual Enrollment Classes for College Credit

Mission Statement

To provide an inclusive community that prepares all for diverse futures.

Our Vision

A community of lifelong learners and adaptive problem-solvers.

Philosophy

We embrace all people and recognize that our community flourishes when we acknowledge our differences and celebrate our common experiences, treating each other with empathy,respect,and an open mind.

Guiding Pillars and Shared Community Values

We empower our students by focusing on the following areas:

Pinkerton Academy strives to define our community by the following principles:

Tradition of Excellence

Cultivating critical thinking and problem solving.

Developing and practicing effective communication skills.

Equity in Opportunity

Actively acknowledging and celebrating our differences as strengths.

Ensuring a safe, welcome environment for all students.

Beauty & Purpose

Encouraging creativity and diverse expression.

Helping students establish their personal goals.

Stewardship &

Accountability

Fostering the development of respectful, contributing citizens.

Modeling and promoting kindness and generosity.

Embrace Diversity

We embrace all people and recognize that our community flourishes when we acknowledge our differences and celebrate our common experiences, treating each other with empathy, respect, and an open mind.

Empower Growth

We work to continually improve and expand our resources and opportunities for each person in our community so that all feel emotionally and physically safe.

School Highlights

The central focus of Pinkerton Academy is its exceptional and extensive program of studies, built on a traditional educational approach with innovative pedagogy and technology. Pinkerton has established and maintained an outstanding reputation for academic excellence. The program of study, offering more than 320 unique courses, is supported by comprehensive pupil support services, career and college counseling services, health services, library, special education and a very advanced technology infrastructure.

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First American in Space is a Notable Alum

81%

81% AP Exam Pass Rate

State Championship

153 Division 1 State Championship

Championship

2 Division 1 Championships in 2024

Program

International Student Program

All

All Students Graduate With Practical, Hands-On Trade Skills.

General Clubs and Leadership Clubs

General Clubs

Academy Mentor Program (AMP)
Art Club
Computer Club
CTE Ambassadors*
Equestrian Club
Investment Club*
Think Tank
Tower Writers Guild
VEX Robotics
Debate Club

Leadership Clubs

World Language Honor Society
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
Student Council
Student Senate
Science Honor Society
Model United Nations
National Honor Society
Math Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
Student Senate

Competitive Athletics Teams

Fall	Winter	Spring
Bass Fishing	Alpine Skiing	Baseball
Boys Cross Country	Boys Basketball	Boys Lacrosse
Girls Cross Country	Girls Basketball	Girls Lacrosse
Field Hockey	Bowling	Softball
Football	Gymnastics	Tennis
Golf	Boys Ice Hockey	Outdoor Track & Field
Boys Soccer	Girls Ice Hockey	Boys Volleyball
Girls Soccer	Spirit (Cheerleading)
Spirit (Cheerleading)	Swimming
Girls Volleyball	Indoor Track & Field
	Wrestling

Advanced Placement Classes

AP English 12	AP Physics C: Mechanics	AP Calculus AB	AP Music Theory
AP English 11	AP Spanish Language & Culture	AP Calculus BC	AP Art History
AP Physics 1	AP/Honors French 4	AP US History	AP Studio Art
AP Physics 2	AP/Honors German 4	AP European History	AP Environmental Science
AP Chemistry	AP Statistics	AP Psychology	AP Computer Science A
AP Biology	AP Macroeconomics/AP Microeconomics	AP Government and Comparative Politics

Acceptances to Top 100 Colleges & Universities

School Information

ADMISSION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Intake: August & January
Grade: 9 - 12
GPA: 2.5 above
Direct Entry English Requirement:
- TOEFL: 90
- IELTS: 6
- Duolingo: 120 - 130

ADMISSION CHECKLIST

Student Information (names, parents' names, mobile phone, email, home address, etc.), Student Passport, Visa & I-20 copy (if applicable)
Academic Transcripts from the past 3 years (originals and English translation)
A copy of English language test result (IELTS, TOEFL, DUOLINGO, SLATE)
Two Teacher Recommendation Letters

1 x Math Teacher Recommendation Letter
1 x English Teacher Recommendation Letter