The Marvelwood School
- A Marvelwood education is characterized by the opportunities to excel that a small school with an impressive faculty:student ratio can provide. We are passionate about providing an educational environment which nurtures academic and personal growth and allows students to play a role in planning their success. A small, coeducational boarding and day school located just 2 hours from New York City in beautiful Kent, Connecticut, Marvelwood strives always to be a place where each child is known, valued, and treated with respect.
- Honors and Advanced Placement courses, environmental studies and science, an expansive arts program, challenging curriculum that is ever expanding, including computer programming classes, as well as optional individualized learning plans,enable Marvelwood students to experience a wide range of academics and to excel.
- Nonacademic programs including weekly community service, visual and performing arts electives, an impressive slate of interscholastic and noncompetitive sports offerings, and a variety of leadership opportunities increase the potential for engagement and success outside the classroom.
- In every way, the structure of the School is thoughtfully designed to support college-bound students in their efforts to achieve positive intellectual, social, personal, and moral growth.
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- Student Attention Low teacher:student ratio
- Offering Breadth Most sports offered
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | The Marvelwood | 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 | 1956 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 83 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 165 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 17% | 20% |
| % International Students | 29% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 90% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1650 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1260 - 1760 | - |
| Average ACT score | 20 | *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 | 1:4 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 56% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $5,000 | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $2 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $59,000 | $54,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $39,000 | $30,250 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 29% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | 27500 | $23,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Katherine Almquist | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Maureen Smith | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 17 |
| Courses | American History, Art, Calculas A/B, Calculas B/C, Chemistry, Comparative Politics, Economics, European History, Physics, Senior Honors Program, Statistics | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 22 | 15 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 17 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Admission Tour Guides, Community Service Club, Cultural Awareness Club, Literary magazine, Peer mediation, Photography, Student government, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: A Capella, Chorus, Instrumental, Marvelwood Players, Private music lessons Recreational Athletic Programs: Canoe Club, Mountain biking, Rock climbing, Skiing | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences, ADD - ADHD
- The Marvelwood School accreditations: NAIS, TABS, CAIS, NEASC
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