Published
April 15, 2013
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School Overview: |
Suffield Academy
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) New England Association of Schools and Colleges The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 1833 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 412 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 15% (CT School Avg.: 25%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 76% | |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 17 courses | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal (jacket and tie) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $48,400 | |
| Tuition Notes | boarding cost | |
| % on Financial Aid | 34% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $25,500 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | |
| Admissions Director | Terry Breault | |
| Admissions Associate | Sean Atkins | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 23 sports | |
Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Diving | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Kayaking | |
| Lacrosse | Riflery | |
| Rock Climbing | Snowboarding | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Water Polo | |
| Wrestling | ||
View all schools in: Suffield, Hartford County, Zip 06078
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