Eagle Hill - Southport

214 Main Street, Southport, CT, 06890-0649
Tel: (203)254-2044
Grades: 1 - 9 | 105 students
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Eagle Hill-Southport is a school designed for bright, capable students experiencing academic difficulties because of a specific learning disability. The school offers these children a chance to develop a foundation of academic competence, enhance their self-esteem, and interact successfully with their peers.

School Overview:
Eagle Hill - Southport
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 9
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia, Language-based, ADHD
Year Founded 1985
Student Body
Total Students 105 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (CT School Avg.: 24%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $41,900
% on Financial Aid 19%
Admissions Director Carolyn Lavender
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Soccer Softball

School Notes:

  • The mission of Eagle Hill- Southport is to help children with learning disabilities develop a foundation of skills, gain an understanding of their abilities, and prepare for a more traditional program. The school emphasizes academic, social and athletic skill development and strives to prepare students to be independent learners and citizens. Each student's program is individualized and includes a mix of academic classes, tutorials and extracurricular activities that reflect the child's diagnosed needs and unique learning profile. Long term motivation, confidence building, advocacy skills and a strong work ethic are emphasized. The school serves as a resource for its current families and also the larger community through its summer school and tutoring services.

    • Profile last updated: 10/24/2012

Nearby Schools:

Eagle Hill - Southport
Gr. 1-9 | 0 mi. away
Giant Steps Connecticut
Gr. PK | 1 mi. away
St Thomas Aquinas Elementary School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.2 mi. away
Great Beginnings Montessori School
Gr. PK-K | 1.8 mi. away
Fairfield College Preparatory
Gr. 9-12 | 2.4 mi. away
Seton Academy
Gr. 5-12 | 2.5 mi. away

View all schools in: Southport, Fairfield County, Zip 06890

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