Academics & Test Scores
Seventy eight of our graduates over the past five years have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. In addition, many have been awarded merit scholarships at colleges and universities, as well as outside organizations.
Academic Performance & Test Scores
National Merit Scholarship Competition
| Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Semi-finalists/finalists | 5% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 7% |
| Commended | 9% | 10% | 10% | 12% | 11% |
| Total | 14% | 16% | 16% | 16% | 18% |
Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores (Score Range): Class of 2017-18
Scores reflect the Revised SAT
| Score
|
EBRW (Verbal) |
Math |
| 800-700 | 51% | 46% |
| 690-600 | 33% | 38% |
| 590-500 | 15% | 14% |
| Below 500 | 1% | 2% |
Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores (Section): Class of 2017-18
Scores reflect the Revised SAT
| Section | Mean | Middle 50% |
| EBRW (Verbal) | 670 | 620-730 |
| Math | 680 | 590-740 |
| Combined | 1360 | 1210-1460 |
Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores (Subject): Classes of 2014-18
| Subject | Mean | Middle 50% |
| Biology | 690 | 650-740 |
| Chemistry | 700 | 650-760 |
| Math I | 620 | 550-680 |
| Math II | 700 | 640-760 |
| U.S. History | 660 | 600-720 |
| English Lit | 610 | 540-670 |
American College Test Scores: Classes of 2014-18
| Subject | Mean | Middle 50% |
| English | 30 | 26-35 |
| Math | 29 | 25-32 |
| Reading | 29 | 25-33 |
| Science | 28 | 25-31 |
| Composite | 29 | 26-32 |
Advanced Placement Exam Scores: Classes of 2013-17
Note: In the 2004-05 academic year, the School discontinued our Advanced Placement curriculum in favor of our own demanding curriculum. Many of our students still elect to sit for the AP Exams.
| Subject | Score 4 or 5 | Score 3, 4, or 5 |
| All tests | 74% | 92% |
Curriculum
Most Demanding Courses Offered at The Haverford School
The Most Demanding Courses are designated with an asterisk * on the transcript. Note that English VI*, European Dictators*, Conflict & Genocide in Contemporary Africa*, Electronics*, and Theater III* are fall semester classes only. There is not a companion * class which continues in the spring semester.
English
English IV* (fall)Language
Latin II*Latin III*
Latin IV*
Latin V*
Spanish II*
Spanish III*
Spanish IV*
Spanish V*
Chinese III*
Chinese IV*
Mathematics
Geometry*Algebra II*
PreCalculus*
Calculus I*
Calculus II*
Statistics*
Science
Biology*
Molecular Biology* (spring)
Chemistry*
Electronics* (fall)
Engineering* (fall)
Advanced Physics*
Organic Chemistry* (fall)
Advanced Lab Research*
Physiology* (fall)
Global Impacts of Infectious Diseases* (spring)
Music
Adv Music Theory*Adv Music History*
Theater
Theatre III* (spring)Art
2-D Art: Portfolio*
2-D Art: Senior Thesis*
3-D Art: Portfolio*
3-D Art: Senior Thesis*
Video & Animation II* (fall)
History
U.S. History*European Dictators* (fall)
Economics: Macro* (fall)
Economics: Micro* (spring)
Contemporary African History*
Government & Politics* (fall)