The Frederick Gunn School
Founded in 1850 by Frederick Gunn, an outdoorsman and naturalist recognized as the founder of camping in the United States, a courageous abolitionist, and a pioneering educator, The Frederick Gunn School is a coeducational, independent, college preparatory school for boarding and day students in grades 912/post-graduate. Located on 220 acres boarding the village green of Washington, Connecticut, the school offers academic, athletic, co-curricular and campus life programs that emphasize character, teamwork, active citizenship, and independent thinking. Our teachers meet students where they are, but don`t let them stay there. We are here to light a fire, and generations of our alumni are the proof. We nurture creators, develop makers, not consumers, encourage students to take risks, to put their voice out there, to stand up for what matters to them, to learn how to listen, and how to lead. Students leave prepared to make a difference and, in the same entrepreneurial way as our founder, to be a force for good.
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- Student Attention Low student:teacher ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2020 School Data | The Frederick Gunn | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Preparatory | |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Anglican | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1850 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 220 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 300 students | 306 students |
| % International Students | 22% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 73% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $66,523 | $58,935 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $47,234 | $32,900 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 47% | 40% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Alex Ince | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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