Suffield Academy

5.00 (11 reviews)

Tel: 860-386-4440

Suffield Academy
Suffield, CT 06078

"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.

Review Description
Suffield Academy Alumni #1
Class of 2017
1/16/2018
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. . .
Suffield Academy Alumni #2
Class of 2016
6/9/2018
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. . .
Suffield Academy Alumni #3
Class of 2016
10/18/2017
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. . .
Suffield Academy Alumni #4
Class of 2015
6/1/2017
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. . .
Suffield Academy Alumni #5
Class of 2015
12/3/2016
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. . .
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Definition of Terms 2018 School Data	Suffield Academy	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Prep	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12, PG	7-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Supports Learning Differences (LD)	Yes	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1833	1909
Campus Size	340 acres	105 acres

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	17
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	80%	70%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Endowment Size	$50 million	$20 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$59,500	$54,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$40,500	$30,250
% Students on Financial Aid	34%	37%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant	25595	$23,000
Merit Scholarships Offered	Yes	No

Application Deadline	Jan. 15 / rolling	Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application	Yes	No
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	70%	-
Acceptance Rate	25%	55%
Director of Admissions	Sean Atkins

List of Courses Offered

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered	18	17
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

# Interscholastic Sports Offered	25	15
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

Total Extracurricular Organizations	27	24
Extracurriculars	Admission Tour Guides, Amnesty International Club, Disciplinary Council, Head Waiters, International Student Club, Model UN, Multicultural Association, Peer Tutor, Proctor Program, SAVE, Student Government, TA Program, TREE, Work Program Inspectors, Writing Center Tutor Club or Organization: As Schools Match Wits, Chess Club, Fellowship of Christians at Universities and Schools (FOCUS), Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Jewish Organization of Students, Philosophy Club, The Bell (newspaper, The Pioneer (yearbook), Weekend Activities Committee Arts and Music Programs: The Work Job, Tiger Lilies, Tiger Sports Network

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

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