- "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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- Tufts University Suffield is an extremely tight-knit community. I knew every single person by name and could hold a decent conversation with almost everyone. The teachers are like second parents who will listen to all of your. . .
- University of South Carolina Mandatory leadership class Freshman and Sophomore years Mandatory work-job for each student as well as mandatory leadership position for seniors. . .
- University of Miami I applaud Suffield on several things but perhaps the most important is the way they have modernized. I have attended other schools that stick to the traditional boarding school model and do not stray an. . .
- Columbia University Suffield Academy has the a very close teacher- student relationship. The accessibility of getting extra help or having a adult to talk to is very easy at Suffield. The faculty is very understanding and open. . .
- Smith College Coming to Suffield Academy, I was amazed by the beauty of the campus and the facilities. The gym was renovated with a new fitness center. Track and field was totally rebuilt during summer. I lived. . .
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| Definition of Terms 2016 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 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 340 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 415 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 17%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 18%
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20%
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| % Students Boarding | 70%
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68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 1900 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1700 - 2100 | - |
| Average ACT score | 28 | *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 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $46 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$59,500 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$40,500 | $28,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 34%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $25,595 | $21,582 |
| 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 | 65% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 25%
|
57%
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| Director of Admissions | Sean Atkins | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 16 |
| 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 | 25 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, 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 | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 27 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Admission Tour Guides, Amnesty International Club, As Schools Match Wits, Chess Club, Disciplinary Council, Fellowship of Christians at Universities and Schools (FOCUS), Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Head Waiters, International Student Club, Jewish Organization of Students, Model UN, Multicultural Association, Peer Tutor, Philosophy Club, Proctor Program, SAVE, Student Government, TA Program, The Bell (newspaper, The Pioneer (yearbook), The Work Job, Tiger Lilies, Tiger Sports Network, TREE, Weekend Activities Committee, | |
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 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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
- 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
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