Salisbury School
Tel: (860)435-5701
- Salisbury School is a college-preparatory boys’ boarding school for 300 students in northwestern Connecticut-two hours from New York City.
- The mission of Salisbury School is to educate young men by inspiring in each student an enthusiasm for learning and the self-confidence needed for intellectual, spiritual, physical, and moral development.
- The close partnership of student and teacher encourages each young man to take pride in his accomplishments, to think critically and creatively, to participate actively in his own education, and to make responsible decisions for his future.
- Salisbury School promotes service to others, trust and honesty, religious faith, and respect for ethnic, cultural, gender, and learning differences.
- The school's spirit of community fosters long-lasting ties of friendship, healthy competition, and enjoyment of life.
- Salisbury strives to graduate young men ready and eager to meet the challenges of college and adulthood with an appreciation of their responsibilities in the world community.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1901 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 305 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 15%
State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60%
|
| Average Class Size | 11 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 18 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average SAT score | 1200 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Most students wear khaki pants, shirt, tie, and blazer) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $51,900 |
| % on Financial Aid | 32%
|
| Acceptance Rate | 37%
National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Peter Gilbert |
| Admissions Associate | Brian Phinney |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 18 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cycling, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Paddle Tennis, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, WrestlingAlpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cycling, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Paddle Tennis, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Wrestling, |
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