Pomfret School

PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT 06258 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 860-963-6124

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
Boarding School Avg.
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  

Course Listings:

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 15 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Crew Cross Country
Field Hockey Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Squash
Tennis Volleyball
Wrestling

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 13 24
Extracurriculars
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:

Year: 2011
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
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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