Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Stonington Institute School
About the 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Nicholas P. Schultz, WWII veteran and founder -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who are famous alumni from Stonington Institute School?
Stonington Institute School famous alumni include: Nicholas P. Schultz, WWII veteran and founder.
When is the application deadline for Stonington Institute School?
The application deadline for Stonington Institute School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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