Stonington Institute School

Stonington Institute began serving recovering alcoholics in 1957 as Starlight Farms, a working farm where adults in recovery were introduced to the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
We are the longest continuously operating, free-standing, voluntary treatment facility in New England.
Our inpatient and residential services are located in North Stonington, Connecticut, on a private and peaceful main campus.
We operate partial hospital and outpatient clinics in Groton, Waterford, Willimantic and Danielson, Connecticut, as well as Westerly, Rhode Island.
Our transportation and off-campus housing service make programs and services available to clients across the state and region.
The mission of Stonington Institute is to provide superior behavioral healthcare services that: clients recommend to families and friends, physicians prefer for their clients, purchasers select for their clients, and employees are proud of.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12

Student Body

Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Stonington Institute School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Stonington Institute School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New London County, CT is $16,979 for elementary schools and $23,590 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New London County, CT is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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