Endless opportunities

Doors are open for students at Harpeth Hall. Complete real research in a university science lab during Honors STEM Research, start your professional journey with an internship or travel abroad to new places during Winterim, star in a musical or work behind-the-scenes, or design your own independent research project in SEEK or Global Scholars, whatever you dream can be at Harpeth Hall.

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Teachers who care

As educators, they are experts in their fields and passionate about what they do. As mentors, they foster curiosity and prepare our students to challenge themselves as students and individuals in the broader world. 

96 full-time and 5 part-time faculty members

22 faculty members also coach a middle or upper school sport

84% of faculty holds advanced degrees, including 11 with Ph.D.s

“What I love most about Harpeth Hall is that our teachers not only care about your performance in the classroom or on the playing field, but also are deeply invested in the character of each student. They believe every decision a girl makes is formative to her journey in becoming an honorable young woman.”
— Harpeth Hall Alumna

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Students are involved in the school community

There are over 50 student-led organizations in the middle and upper school at Harpeth Hall from Garden Club to Business and Investment Club and everything in between, each led by girls. In total, there are over 270 leadership positions that girls and young women hold at Harpeth Hall. Beyond clubs, more than 100 students play in the Harpeth Hall orchestras, 91% of middle school students and 65% of upper school students play a sport, and students contribute more than 20,000 hours of service annually. Whatever you want to be involved in at Harpeth Hall, you can!

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159 years of excellence in education for girls

Our story begins in the halls of Ward Seminary in 1865, where schools leaders had the bold idea that girls deserve an education filled with possibilities and purpose. As the school evolved, becoming Ward-Belmont and then Harpeth Hall, it honored tradition and embraced innovation, preparing graduates for the dynamic world they would enter. Now, Harpeth Hall has more than 5,500 alumnae living in 49 states plus Washington, D.C. and in 30 countries. 

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Small class sizes create a more focused learning environment 

With a student to teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average class size of 14, teachers get to know the student and can provide individualized attention. This means that students are ask questions, seek extra help, and have opportunities for more collaborative classwork. At Harpeth Hall, every student is seen, heard, and supported.

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Welcome to Honeybear Nation

Harpeth Hall Athletics have been internationally recognized from our 68 state championships in 11 sports, two national championships, 28 athletes currently competing at the collegiate level, and 5 Olympian alumnae. With 13 middle school sports and 14 upper school sports, there are so many opportunities to participate in athletics, where girls will take healthy risks, learn to push themselves beyond their comfort zones, and enjoy unforgettable experiences along the way.  

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Each Harpeth Hall student's college search is uniquely her own

Throughout her four years in the upper school, each student will work closely with a college counselor to find a college or university that will enrich the life of the individual girl. As a result of this holistic program, 100% of Harpeth Hall graduates are accepted to colleges or universities. 

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