South Kent School

40 Bulls Ridge Road, South Kent, CT 06785 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 860-927-3539 ext.201

South Kent School offers an innovative, project-based program with an emphasis on applied technology, sustainability, environmental studies & experiential learning. South Kent's flagship program; The Center for Innovation will combine ecological and environmental studies focusing on sustainability and applied technology. A recently acquired property adjacent to the current SKS campus will serve as a real-time laboratory and provide the site for a project-based curriculum. Boys will have the opportunity to work on world impacting initiatives in the areas of alternative & renewable energy sources and ecological stewardship. The Advanced Media Group (AMG) offers boys the opportunity to explore the world of digital entrepreneurship and web-casting. Outdoor education, community service, and student activities augment academic coursework. A 5:1 student/teacher ratio; recent enhancements in dormitories the installations of SMARTBOARDS, a newly expanded arts facility; and a strong leadership program enable each student to develop his individual strengths and interests. South Kent also offers high level athletics for boys who are interested in pursuing goals in particular sports. Advanced training techniques, outstanding facilities and top level coaching provide the boys with the most optimal environment for success. Many South Kent graduates have continued to compete at the collegiate level while a select few have continued to play at the professional level.

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South Kent School
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Definition of Terms
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1923 1906
Campus Size 650 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 180 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 12% 18%
Percent International Students 30% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 90% 69%
Average SAT Score 1850 * National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Bi-Weekly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 9 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 60% 64%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $6 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $43,000 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $26,000 $23,900
Percent Students on Financial Aid 65% 34%
Average Financial Aid Grant $15,000 $18,500
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
Admission
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 70% 60%
Director of Admissions Richard Brande  
Associate Director of Admissions Kathy McCann  

AP / Advanced Courses:

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14
AP/Advanced Courses
Calculus AB Economics
English Lang & Comp French
Gov't & Politics Psychology
Spanish Statistics
U.S. History

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 10 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Crew Cross Country
Football Golf
Ice Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Tennis

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 10 24
Extracurriculars
Advanced Media Group Applied Sciences & Technologies
Cardinal Underground Cycling
Fitness & Training Martial Arts
Mountain Biking Outdoor Leadership
Skiing Snowboarding

School Notes:

  • South Kent School offers an innovative, project-based program with an emphasis on applied technology, sustainability, environmental studies & experiential learning. South Kent's flagship program; The Center for Innovation will combine ecological and environmental studies focusing on sustainability and applied technology. A recently acquired property adjacent to the current SKS campus will serve as a real-time laboratory and provide the site for a project-based curriculum. Boys will have the opportunity to work on world impacting initiatives in the areas of alternative & renewable energy sources and ecological stewardship. The Advanced Media Group (AMG) offers boys the opportunity to explore the world of digital entrepreneurship and web-casting. Outdoor education, community service, and student activities augment academic coursework. A 5:1 student/teacher ratio; recent enhancements in dormitories the installations of SMARTBOARDS, a newly expanded arts facility; and a strong leadership program enable each student to develop his individual strengths and interests. South Kent also offers high level athletics for boys who are interested in pursuing goals in particular sports. Advanced training techniques, outstanding facilities and top level coaching provide the boys with the most optimal environment for success. Many South Kent graduates have continued to compete at the collegiate level while a select few have continued to play at the professional level.
  • Profile last updated: 07/13/2011

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