Suffield Academy
- "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-seventy percent 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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- Loyola Marymount University One of the best things about suffield is the teachers. I had never been to a school where they care so much. I got really close with my advisor and they helped me a great. . .
- New York University Suffield Academy is truly an exceptional place. I graduated in May of 2016 on a beautiful sunny day. As tradition stands, I rang the bell four times at graduation marking the amount of years I. . .
- Northeastern University It's centralized location to a (sudo) urban city- Hartford while at the same time maintaining the quintessential large open landscape that boarding schools are known for. . .
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Suffield Academy is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 314 schools) for:
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- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
- Offering Breadth Most sports offered
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Suffield Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1833 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 340 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 415 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 17% | 24% |
| % International Students | 18% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 70% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1360 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1170 - 1420 | - |
| Average ACT score | 29 | *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 | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $55 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $63,200 | $58,050 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $43,250 | $30,150 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 34% | 38% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $25,595 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 70% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Sean Atkins | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 18 |
| Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus I: AB, AP Calculus II: BC, AP Chemistry, AP Gov't & Politics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics C: E&M, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, English III Honors, French V Honors, Multivariable Calculus, Spanish V Honors | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 29 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 26 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Admission Tour Guides, Amnesty International Club, Big Friends / Little Friends, Black Student Union (BSU), Disciplinary Council, Model UN, Proctor Program, SAVE, Student Government, TA Program, TREE, Work Program Inspectors, World Music Combo, Writing Center Tutor Club or Organization: A Capella Singing Group, As Schools Match Wits, Chess Club, Community Life Group, Fellowship of Christians at Universities and Schools (FOCUS), The Bell (newspaper, The Pioneer (yearbook), Weekend Activities Committee, WNMH Radio Arts and Music Programs: The Work Job, Tiger Lilies, Tiger Sports Network | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2009 - 2013 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Trinity College | 16 | |
| Bentley College | 15 | |
| George Washington | 15 | |
| New York University | 13 | |
| University of Vermont | 13 | |
| Santa Clara University | 12 | |
| Gettysburg | 11 | |
| Bates | 10 | |
| SMU | 10 | |
| Boston University | 9 | |
School Notes
- Suffield Academy offers a challenging and supportive experience for 410 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.
- LD types supported: Writing Center, Peer Tutors, Academic Support
- Suffield Academy 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 - CEO, EMI Music
- Barry Scherr - Former Provost, Dartmouth College
- Archer Mayor - Best-selling mystery writer
- Vinnie Del Negro - NBA basketball player and coach
- May Chow - World renowned chef
- Tor Peterson - Glencore
- Jack Robinson - Green Investor
- Christian Wilkins - NFL Miami Dolphins
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