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Distinctly Dexter Southfield
By the Numbers
Get a glimpse at the people, places, and programs that make Dexter Southfield exceptional.
36 acres
Home to best-in-class facilities in Boston
One Campus
Serving more than 1,100 students in PreK through Class 12
Dexter Southfield’s facilities combine innovative spaces and state-of-the-art technology to support academics, athletics, and the arts on a picturesque campus.
91%
of Upper School faculty hold an advanced degree
Talented Teachers
Make anything possible
Dexter Southfield teachers are true experts who employ educational best practices and innovative learning techniques. They are enthusiastic role models who mentor, support, and build meaningful relationships with students. Above all, our teachers are committed to providing individualized support and encouraging each student to pursue personal best.
100%
Students in Class 9 working with a College Counselor
College Counseling
Preparing for life after Dexter
Our College Counseling Office works with every student in the Upper School and offers personalized support to prepare students for success in college and beyond.
31%
5-year average of graduates recruited to play at the collegiate level
Athletics at Dexter Southfield
Character and competition are key elements of the Dexter Southfield experience.
Movement and play are essential to life in the Lower School. Middle School programs introduce interscholastic competition and focus on skill development and well-rounded proficiency. Upper School teams compete at the highest levels against top local and national teams. Our student-athletes learn respect for their opponents and teammates, their coaches and officials, and most of all, themselves.
40+
concerts, exhibits, productions, and performances each year
Visual & Performing Arts
Creative opportunities for every student
Dexter Southfield's arts program inspires students to explore their interests and to grow into expressive communicators. Students have endless opportunities to create, perform, and appreciate art at every level.
60+
Middle School & Upper School Clubs
Student Clubs
Pursuing passions in community
Through clubs, student explore their interests outside of the classroom, connect with peers, and develop valuable skills. From arts and STEM to service and leadership opportunities, clubs are a meaningful piece of the student experience.
9
Teaching Fellows training on campus
Teacher Training
Empowering teachers to succeed
New teachers become outstanding educators under the mentorship of our exceptional faculty.
Our Community
Discover the value of a Dexter Southfield education from members of our community as they share their unique perspectives.
Ms. Urencio
Lower School Spanish
Eloise ’32
Lower School Student
Hardy ’25
William ’30
Current Student
Mr. Newton
Library Resource Specialist
Beckett ’23
Alumnus
Libby ’26
Current Student
John P. Booth, Jr.
Head of Upper School
Claire ’29
Middle School Student
Kiernan ’25
Admissions Ambassador & Student-Athlete
Ms. Scherzer
Middle School Art
@dextersouthfield
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News from the Hill
Learn more about recent events at Dexter Southfield.
![The Spirit of Innovation in the Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741204755/dextersouthfieldorg/ckoaq2xgcgahbm0wjlqc/STIK.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741204755/dextersouthfieldorg/ckoaq2xgcgahbm0wjlqc/STIK.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741204755/dextersouthfieldorg/ckoaq2xgcgahbm0wjlqc/STIK.jpg","width":800}])
Class 7 students welcome entrepreneur and Dexter Southfield parent Christina Pardy ’38 to campus.
![Order Up! Nutrition in Action]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740679190/dextersouthfieldorg/ibxmdbfwqjsvzhc4sime/USNutritionChefAnthony.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740679190/dextersouthfieldorg/ibxmdbfwqjsvzhc4sime/USNutritionChefAnthony.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740679190/dextersouthfieldorg/ibxmdbfwqjsvzhc4sime/USNutritionChefAnthony.jpg","width":800}])
Ms. Capozzi’s Upper School Nutritional Science class welcomes Loco Taqueria’s Executive Chef Anthony Ciancio.
![Anthony Hall '26 commits to UNC Chapel Hill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740169558/dextersouthfieldorg/nrvstkcjakx6jtjztpoa/U-Hall1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740169558/dextersouthfieldorg/nrvstkcjakx6jtjztpoa/U-Hall1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740169558/dextersouthfieldorg/nrvstkcjakx6jtjztpoa/U-Hall1.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to Anthony (U-Hall) Hall ’26 for committing to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
![Upper School Scholastic Art Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738846845/dextersouthfieldorg/cewfp4jkfkhkuxdxwac1/ScholasticArtAwards.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738846845/dextersouthfieldorg/cewfp4jkfkhkuxdxwac1/ScholasticArtAwards.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738846845/dextersouthfieldorg/cewfp4jkfkhkuxdxwac1/ScholasticArtAwards.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to Upper School students who received recognition in the 2025 Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards Competition.
![Middle School Girls AMC 8 Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738845842/dextersouthfieldorg/pkcoz84gdnqpbjtgaevv/AMC8Girls.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738845842/dextersouthfieldorg/pkcoz84gdnqpbjtgaevv/AMC8Girls.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738845842/dextersouthfieldorg/pkcoz84gdnqpbjtgaevv/AMC8Girls.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to select Middle School students who put their learning to the test and achieved outstanding results in the American Mathematics Competition.
![Middle School Boys AMC 8 Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738845752/dextersouthfieldorg/z4xqt2fq43ineur8f88f/AMC8Boys.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738845752/dextersouthfieldorg/z4xqt2fq43ineur8f88f/AMC8Boys.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738845752/dextersouthfieldorg/z4xqt2fq43ineur8f88f/AMC8Boys.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to select Middle School students who put their learning to the test and achieved outstanding results in the American Mathematics Competition.
![Fall All-NEPSAC Recognitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733945490/dextersouthfieldorg/upu6h6nksnhmgexyn4gc/nespac-fall.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733945490/dextersouthfieldorg/upu6h6nksnhmgexyn4gc/nespac-fall.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733945490/dextersouthfieldorg/upu6h6nksnhmgexyn4gc/nespac-fall.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to our fall athletes who earned All-NEPSAC recognitions!
![Class of 2025 Collegiate Athletes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733440264/dextersouthfieldorg/tbvsqngp80vpz8bhowrk/collegiate-athelete.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733440264/dextersouthfieldorg/tbvsqngp80vpz8bhowrk/collegiate-athelete.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733440264/dextersouthfieldorg/tbvsqngp80vpz8bhowrk/collegiate-athelete.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to our Class 12 student-athletes committed to the collegiate admissions process.
![Hardy Watts ’25 commits to University of Wisconsin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739971416/dextersouthfieldorg/ri8rmcioey2alye8sgnf/HardyWatts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739971416/dextersouthfieldorg/ri8rmcioey2alye8sgnf/HardyWatts.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739971416/dextersouthfieldorg/ri8rmcioey2alye8sgnf/HardyWatts.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to Hardy ‘25 for committing to play football at University of Wisconsin.
![Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733439836/dextersouthfieldorg/qfbrku5fxjho8is6wdos/Kennedy-Institute-Class-8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733439836/dextersouthfieldorg/qfbrku5fxjho8is6wdos/Kennedy-Institute-Class-8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733439836/dextersouthfieldorg/qfbrku5fxjho8is6wdos/Kennedy-Institute-Class-8.jpg","width":800}])
Middle School students immerse themselves in the legislative process and take to the Senate floor.