South Kent School

40 Bulls Bridge Road, South Kent, CT, 06785-0678
South Kent School offers an innovative, project-based program with an emphasis on applied technology, sustainability, environmental studies & experiential learning. South Kent's flagship program; The Center for Innovation will combine ecological and environmental studies focusing on sustainability and applied technology. A recently acquired property adjacent to the current SKS campus will serve as a real-time laboratory and provide the site for a project-based curriculum. Boys will have the opportunity to work on world impacting initiatives in the areas of alternative & renewable energy sources and ecological stewardship. The Advanced Media Group (AMG) offers boys the opportunity to explore the world of digital entrepreneurship and web-casting. Outdoor education, community service, and student activities augment academic coursework. A 5:1 student/teacher ratio; recent enhancements in dormitories the installations of SMARTBOARDS, a newly expanded arts facility; and a strong leadership program enable each student to develop his individual strengths and interests. South Kent also offers high level athletics for boys who are interested in pursuing goals in particular sports. Advanced training techniques, outstanding facilities and top level coaching provide the boys with the most optimal environment for success. Many South Kent graduates have continued to compete at the collegiate level while a select few have continued to play at the professional level.

School Overview:

South Kent School
School Membership(s) New England Association of Schools and Colleges
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Programs Supported Yes
Year Founded 1923
Student Body
Total Students 160 students
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color 14% (CT School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 35%
Average Class Size 8 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
Advanced Courses
Calculus Economics
English Comp & Lit French
Gov't & Politics Psychology
Spanish Statistics
US History
Average SAT score 1850
Classroom dress code Formal
(Jacket and tie)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $43,000
Tuition Notes $26,000 for day student
% on Financial Aid 65%
Average Financial Aid Grant $15,000
Acceptance Rate 70%
Admissions Director Kenneth W. Brown
Admissions Associate Kathy McCann
Sports
Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Crew Cross Country
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Mountain Biking
Soccer Tennis
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Advanced Media Group Applied Technologies
Cardinal Underground Fitness & Training
Martial Arts Outdoor Leadership
Ski and Snowboarding

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Nearby Schools:

South Kent School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Kent School
Gr. 9-12 | 6.4 mi. away
The Marvelwood School
Gr. 9-12 | 6.4 mi. away
Canterbury School
Gr. 9-12 | 7.2 mi. away
Maplebrook School
Gr. 6-12 | 8.5 mi. away

View all schools in: South Kent, Litchfield County, Zip 06785

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  • Recommended February 14,2013 - Our sons have thrived academically and socially. A true sense of community and family at this great school. Academics are rigorous and offer the opportune to think "out of the box". Boys definitely learn differently and the single sex environment gives them the opportunity to thrive and be themselves.*-Posted by Parent *

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