HYDE SCHOOLS, the leader in character education, are a network of college preparatory private and public schools, with boarding schools in Bath, Maine and Woodstock, Connecticut, serving in students grades 9-12 and post-graduate studies. Hyde offers a wide range of courses, including AP, Honors, Summer and Orientation programs. At Hyde Schools, academics are only part of what we teach. Students get the tools they need to prosper and grow in this challenging world. That’s because our approach to education is entirely different. Our teachers focus on helping students reveal their character and develop the confidence they need to succeed in high school, college and beyond. And the way we teach is different, too. We offer leadership opportunities to all students as well as a dynamic leadership track for eligible students. And, unlike any other school, we involve parents and the entire school community in the discovery process. As a result, Hyde students and families strive to realize their fullest potential and are uniquely prepared to navigate the tough choices they face in everyday life. Hyde Schools -Be the Best Possible You; HYDE.edu
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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 | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1996 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 120 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 173 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 24% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 6% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 100% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1608 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1360 - 1810 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 30% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $8 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $45,200 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $24,000 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 39% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $18,490 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Jason S. Warnick | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Holly Thompson | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Calculus (AB & BC) | English | |
| Environmental Science | French and Spanish Grammar | |
| US History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 9 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Equestrian | Football | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 11 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Community service, including Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross Blood Drives, etc | Diversity Group | |
| Drama | Martial Arts | |
| Newspaper | Performing Arts | |
| Public speaking | Ropes Course | |
| Tech. Production | Teen workshops delivered nationally | |
| Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- The Hyde School campus in Woodstock, Connecticut is situated on the grounds of a former Catholic women’s college. The 120-acre campus includes spacious classroom buildings and a student union with dining hall, 200-room dormitory facilities, two playing fields, a track and turf field, ropes course and a practice field. The gymnasium includes weight and wrestling rooms and basketball courts. One of the unique features of the Woodstock campus is a state-of-the-art, 1,017 seat theatre, also home to the Opera New England and Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut. Hyde’s Performing Arts program benefits from the theatre’s sophistication. Set in the rolling farmland of northeastern Connecticut just three hours from New York City, Woodstock is a haven of open fields and peaceful woodlands.
- LD types supported: Learning Enhancement for Academic Development (LEAD)
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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