Suffield Academy, Suffield, CT 06078 - 
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"Suffield Academy is an exciting and supportive school. Our dedicated faculty bring talent, compassion and creativity to their work. Our students bring ambition and vitality to the school's diverse community. We have a strong boarding school tradition — two-thirds of our students live on campus — that balances our core values with the imperatives of change..." Our unique Leadership Program flavors the atmosphere of the school both academically and socially.
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Suffield Academy
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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-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1833 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 340 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 412 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 14% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 17% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 70% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1910 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1700 - 2100 | - |
| Average ACT score | 24 | *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 | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 72% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $33 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,500 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $32,900 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 32% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $23,882 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 68% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 29% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Terry Breault | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Sean Atkins | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Advanced Topics in Math | AP Biology | |
| AP Calculus I: AB | AP Calculus II: BC | |
| AP Chemistry | AP Economics | |
| AP Gov't & Politics | AP Physics C: E&M | |
| AP Physics C: Mechanics | AP Statistics | |
| AP U.S. History | Chinese V Honors | |
| Computer Science | English III Honors | |
| French VI Honors | Multivariable Calculus | |
| Spanish IV Honors | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 23 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Diving | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Kayaking | |
| Lacrosse | Riflery | |
| Rock Climbing | Snowboarding | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Water Polo | |
| Wrestling | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2005-2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| George Washington University | 15 | |
| Union College | 12 | |
| University of Vermont | 12 | |
| Northeastern University | 11 | |
| Trinity College | 10 | |
| Bates College | 8 | |
| Boston University | 8 | |
| College of Charleston | 8 | |
| New York University | 8 | |
| Santa Clara University | 7 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Suffield Academy offers a challenging and supportive experience for 400 students in grades 9-12. We have a strong boarding school tradition — two-thirds of our students live on campus — that balances tradition and change. Outstanding athletics and arts programs complement our academic offerings. Suffield's Leadership Program is a unique initiative in the independent school world, and a central part of the experience for each student here.
- School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Leigh Perkins - President and CEO, Orvis
- James Tisch - CEO, Loews Corporation
- Roger Faxon - COO, EMI Music
- Barry Scherr - Provost, Dartmouth College
- Archer Mayor - Best-selling mystery writer
- Vinnie Del Negro - NBA basketball player and coach
- Profile last updated: 04/13/2011
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- The Loomis Chaffee School - 680 students - 9.3 mi. away - view location
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- Northfield Mount Hermon School - 665 students - 48.2 mi. away - view location
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