Why High Mowing School?

Because High Mowing...

...prepares students for success.

Because our graduates think for themselves and approach problems creatively, they do very well in college.

Because our graduates understand themselves and are confident in their own capacities to learn and to grow, they are quick to recognize life’s opportunities and are unafraid to confront life’s challenges.

Because our graduates are empathetic and are guided by an inner moral compass, they form lasting human relationships and are valued contributors to their chosen communities and professions.

...enables students to thrive.

Because the faculty is intent on recognizing the potential and stirring the passionate interests of each student.

Because every student is encouraged to explore widely and to develop new capacities and skills.

Because every subject is taught in imaginative and lively ways that help bring the subject alive.

...gives students what they need.

Because our students are part of a small, friendly community of scholars, they develop a love of learning. 

Because our students are immersed in a remarkably supportive social environment, they develop strong identities and self-understanding.

Because our students are meaningfully engaged by a curriculum designed to meet their developmental needs, they grow into well-rounded and competent adults.

 “I have witnessed how this small community fosters support, friendship, and creativity among students of all grades and interests, and an atmosphere where everyone can be heard. In these critical years of teenage development, High Mowing feels like a haven from the rat race, a place where students can develop solid values and lasting friendships to take with them into the world.”  ~ High Mowing parent

At High Mowing School we recognize students' potentials, stir their passions, nurture their innate human sympathies, and help them develop their intellectual, artistic, and physical capacities. We truly offer a holistic education. Students, parents and alumni/ae use many words to describe this small private school — creative, challenging, experiential, integrative, engaging, inspiring, holistic, caring and personal. It's great to hear what others say, but the best way to learn about High Mowing is to visit us.

In the meantime, get to know us better through our website, take a look at our photos and videos, and see for yourself why we are one of the best and most innovative small independent boarding and day high schools in the New England area, and the only North American Waldorf boarding school. High Mowing serves day students from New Hampshire, Massachussets, Vermont and Maine and boarding students enroll from all over the world.