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Kent School
PO Box 2006, Kent, CT 06757 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 800-538-5368

"Kent School is an independent co-educational boarding school located between the Appalachian Trail and the Housatonic River in Northwestern Connecticut. Students at Kent are part of a dynamic community of learning. At Kent we are dedicated to educating students in preparation for college, and life beyond..."
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1906 1900
Campus Size 1200 acres 140 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 565 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 13% 18%
Percent International Students 18% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 90% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Formal
(boys coat/tie, girls slacks/blazer or skirt/blouse)
Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 25 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 73% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $73 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,000 $38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $33,000 $21,990
Percent Students on Financial Aid 32% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $29,200 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 15 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 73% -
Acceptance Rate 44% 60%
Director of Admissions Kathryn F. Sullivan
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 22 13


Alpine SkiingBallet
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
DanceDiving
EquestrianField Hockey
Figure SkatingFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseMountain Biking
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingTennis
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 40 23
 
 
Adopt-a-GrandparentAnimal Rights Club
Art ClubBell Ringing Guild
Chess ClubChess Club
Dance ClubDebate Club
Diversity & Culture ClubDodge Ball
Ecology ClubFrench Club
G.S.A.Gay-Straight Alliance
German ClubHabitat for Humanity
Hillel SocietyItalian Club
Kent DemocratsKent Music Honor Society
KENT NEWS student paperKent Republicans
Kent School Volunteer Fire BrigadeKentettes - a cappella group
Kentones - a cappella groupMath Team
Mission CommitteeModel U.N.
My Soldier ClubPeer Counselors
Photo ClubPing Pong Club
Ping Pong ClubREACH Community Service
Spanish ClubSpirit Club
THE CAULDRON - literary magazineTheatre Club
WKNT Radio StationYearbook Committee
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College Matriculation:  
Year: 2005
United States Naval Academy
8
Boston University
7
Bates College
4
Hamilton College
4
Trinity College
4
University of Pennsylvania
4
Colgate University
3
Carnegie Mellon University
2
Cornell University
2
Northwestern University
2
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Kent School is an independent co-educational boarding school located between the Appalachian Trail and the Housatonic River in Northwestern Connecticut. Students at Kent are part of a dynamic community of learning. At Kent we are dedicated to educating students in preparation for college, and life beyond. We accomplish this through a challenging academic program, with instruction provided by our talented faculty. Kent's strong college preparatory curriculum provides a classical liberal arts education, preparing students to go on to study at leading colleges and universities.
  • One of the great rewards of boarding school is living where you learn. Academic life at Kent is supplemented by a wide variety of athletics, arts programs, and club activities. Finally, the residential aspect of boarding school life offers a unique learning experience. All aspects of daily life -- academic, athletic, artistic, recreational and residential -- are pursued among our close-knit community of students and teachers.
  • School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Profile last updated: 10/30/2008
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