PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT 06258 - 
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Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is an independent coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates. Set on a stunning 500-acre campus in Northeastern Connecticut and brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a rich and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Through a rigorous and engaging education, a commitment to service beyond self, and numerous opportunities for personal growth in academic, athletic, artistic, and residential settings, students emerge as ethical and active citizens of the world.
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Pomfret School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1894 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 500 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 350 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 15% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 16% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 75% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1733 | * 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 | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 37 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 83% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $39 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,750 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $30,420 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 27% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 62% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Carson Roy | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Rebecca Brooks | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Squash | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 13 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Cum Laude Society | Dining Hall | |
| Diplomacy | International Club | |
| Key Society | Math Club | |
| Outing Program | Radio Station | |
| School Council | Ski Club | |
| Subterraneans | The Pontefract | |
| Voice | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | 4 | |
| Franklin and Marshall College | 3 | |
| Gettysburg College | 3 | |
| Lehigh University | 3 | |
| Skidmore College | 3 | |
| Dartmouth College | 2 | |
| Middlebury College | 2 | |
| Yale University | 2 | |
| Duke University | 1 | |
| Princeton University | 1 | |
School Notes:
- Profile last updated: 09/09/2011
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