Suffield Academy
School Notes Overview:
Suffield Academy is a coeducational independent secondary school serving a diverse student body of day and boarding students from across the United States and from many foreign countries. The school is grounded in a tradition of academic excellence combined with a strong work ethic; respect for individual differences and a commitment to scholarship guide our curriculum and our pedagogy. We engender among our students a sense of responsibility and challenge them to grow in a school community which is both structured and nurturing. We expect our students to emerge from their Suffield experience prepared for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship....
School Overview:
Suffield Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Hartford County, CT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 404 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 15% | 23% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 78 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 108 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 109 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 109 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 183 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Suffield Academy is a coeducational independent secondary school serving a diverse student body of day and boarding students from across the United States and from many foreign countries. The school is grounded in a tradition of academic excellence combined with a strong work ethic; respect for individual differences and a commitment to scholarship guide our curriculum and our pedagogy. We engender among our students a sense of responsibility and challenge them to grow in a school community which is both structured and nurturing. We expect our students to emerge from their Suffield experience prepared for a lifetime of learning and active citizenship.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
In the News:
- Carolina Day School gets new leader, Thomas Trigg (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 09:14:42 pm
The board of trustees unanimously approved his appointment in a vote in late October. Trigg will succeed Beverly Sgro who is set to retire at the end of this school year with 11 years of service. - Belchertown's Mike Budness leads undefeated Suffield past Williston football, 39-19 (The Republican)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 03:28:28 pm
SUFFIELD - Belchertown native Mike Budness led Suffield Academy to a 39-19 win over Williston Northampton School Saturday afternoon. The converted running back accounted for five of Suffield’s six touchdowns, maintaining the Tigers’ unblemished record in their sixth victory of the season. - Al Pike: Teammates in the game of life (Foster's Daily Democrat)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 07:27:13 am
It can be a thankless job. As a true freshman on the University of New Hampshire football team, Derek Coppola's primary responsibility each week is to help prepare the first-string defense for Saturday's game by simulating the upcoming opponent's offense. - Sophomore Emma Cohen is a quick study in volleyball for Suffield Academy (The Republican)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 11:21:47 pm
WILBRAHAM – Emma Cohen’s primary sport is basketball. But the former Minnechaug Regional student from East Longmeadow wasted no time in helping Suffield Academy’s volleyball team after she transferred for her sophomore year. - Roundup: Greenwich girls soccer wins big (Greenwich Time)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 03:30:56 am
A career-high scoring day for sophomore Shannon Colligan highlighted a dominant performance from the Greenwich High School girls soccer team. Colligan had four goals, giving her 13 on the year, to go
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (06078) | School Zip (06078) |
(CT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 10,421 people | 3,405,565 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 43% | 41% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $65,398 | $56,323 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.4 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 39 years old | 48 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 79% / 21% | 64% / 36% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Cathedral High School - 721 students - 9.6 mi. away - view location
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