High Mowing School

222 ISAAC FRYE HWY

Wilton, NH 03086

4 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on October 02, 2020

My parents, my siblings, my children & I all attended High Mowing. We have a deep love for the place and I want to tell you why.High Mowing is a great place to be yourself... It is a supportive community where young people can find their true selves without pressure to conform, while gaining a well-rounded education. On a beautiful 300-acre hilltop campus, the diverse student population has access to strong academic programs, fine arts, hand work, music, language, sports, digital arts, naturalist, circus arts programs, & more. It's a transformative community of people, young & old, where all are valued & education is the mission.Like most schools, you get out of it what you put into it. While colleges love High Mowing students for their creativity & independent thinking, the unique experiential education prepares students for whatever path they may choose to follow. Alums include farmers & lawyers, artists & engineers, film makers & educators, bankers & Cirque du Soleil artists.Please check it out for yourself!
Submitted by other on September 27, 2020

As a student (more than 20 years ago), High Mowing was the first pleasant educational experience of my life, after a variety of public, private, and parochial schools. My lower-middle class upbringing had made me a target at other schools (even public) but the community at High Mowing was supportive, without exception. I had no concept of what "Waldorf" meant prior to attending. The freedom and teaching styles allowed me to explore and build on my strengths and potential. I entered High Mowing as a B- student, and left to attend a top Engineering university.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2019

Profit is the priority. No commitment towards families. Head of school is a ruthless bully with no consideration for the youth. Passive communication style. Very unreceptive to parental input or simple inquiries and concerns. Very adversarial towards parents. Lack of unity and community mindedness. Us vs. Them. Teachers are great. Kids are great. Those in key leadership positions do not have the skills to communicate with diverse group of parents. Financial aid students are taken on when the school is desperate and discarded callously when more money comes along. Shame on you HMS.
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2013

High Mowing School has been a wonderful experience for both my daughters, characterized by strong involvement in a caring community, inspiring teachers, a varied and excellent curriculum, and respect for the dignity and freedom of the individual. Also, it is located in a breathtakingly beautiful location high on a hill surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest and farmland - hence the name.