Suffield Academy
Suffield Academy is an independent school with 415 students located between New York and Boston and easily accessible to major international airports.
Suffield has distinctive four-year college counseling and leadership development programs.
The school has invested more than $120 million in its beautiful campus over the past decade. There are new facilities for academics, athletics, arts, and community life.
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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 ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
- Offering Breadth Most sports offered
- Offering Breadth High # of AP/advanced courses offered
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
| Definition of Terms | 2021 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 | 350 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 415 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 17% | 25% |
| % International Students | 18% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 70% | 70% |
| 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 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 28 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $63 million (Net endowment of more than $125,000 per student. ) | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $65,225 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 34% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $25,595 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 70% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Sean Atkins | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 28 | 18 |
| Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus I: AB, AP Calculus II: BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP Gov't & Politics, AP Linear Algebra, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics C: E&M, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, English I Honors, English II Honors, English III Honors, French V Honors, Honors Biology, Honors Biotechnology, Honors Calculus II, Honors Chemistry, Honors Environmental Science, Honors Jazz, Honors Physics, Honors Research Methods, Multivariable Calculus, Spanish IV Honors, Spanish V Honors, US History 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 | 23 |
| 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: 2010 - 2020 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Northeastern | 16 | |
| New York University | 15 | |
| Boston College | 12 | |
| Boston University | 12 | |
| Santa Clara University | 12 | |
| Gettysburg | 11 | |
| SMU | 11 | |
| Bates | 10 | |
| University of Chicago | 5 | |
| University of Michigan | 4 | |
| 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
- 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
- Grace Oboma-Layat - Legal Aid Society NY
- 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
- John Adler - Stanford Neurosurgeon
- Jack Robinson - Green Investor
- Christian Wilkins - NFL Miami Dolphins
Profile last updated: 03/15/2021
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