Kent School (CT)
Overview

Kent is a co-ed college preparatory school founded in 1906 in the tradition of the Episcopal Church. Located in northwestern Connecticut the School offers boys and girls a rigorous and interesting academic program in a boarding environment. 570 boarding and day students from more than 40 countries and nearly as many states enjoy the excellent academic programs enriching offerings in the arts competitive athletic teams and spirited student body. Kent prepares young people for the most prestigious colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad.
Academics
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 78
Number of AP Courses Offered: 27
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 63%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
History
- Asian History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Religion / Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Theology
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Genetics
- Geology
- Meteorology
- Physics
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Individual Instructions
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Recording
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 7
Average Students Per Dorm: 0
Number of Girls Dorms: 3
Number of Boys Dorms: 4
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Living at Kent is one of the best parts of learning at Kent. Surrounded by your friends and supported by your teachers, you discover how to define your own space… and share it. You learn how to always be there for a buddy, as well as how to navigate the world (and the ins and outs of Kent) for yourself. In fact, faculty members and their families live in every dorm, so you’ll always have “dorm parents” looking out for you (and yes, math tips in your pajamas are entirely possible!) In the beginning, you’ll be matched with a roommate—maybe from as far away as South Africa, the Ukraine or Thailand. (Everybody’s impressed with how many international students choose Kent.) After your first semester you can switch if you want. You’ll have internet access in your room. Every dorm has a common room area with couches, TV, DVD, and a microwave. Some common rooms have table tennis and pool tables too. And you’ll always feel safe. The dorms are locked at night with Safety Officers on duty through the evening and night. If you ever have any problems, the Dorm Faculty, Dorm Head and Dorm Prefects are always there to help you out. And if you get sick, there’s a campus nurse on duty 24/7 and a doctor on-campus or on call.
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Pool
- Technology Center
Other Facilities
- Equestrian Center
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Animal Rights Club
- Asian Club
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Habitat for Humanity
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Outing Club
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Pep Club
- Photography Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Jenna Lynch
Athletics Department Director: Todd Marble
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Diving
- Equestrian
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Basketball
- Crew
- Dance
- Mountain Biking
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Skiing
Graduates
Summary: Our college counseling process is a natural extension of Kent’s educational philosophy, emphasizing independent thinking, introspection, personal responsibility, leadership and informed decision making. We believe that the college search process should be student centered, supportive and also fun — a celebration of each student’s past accomplishments and promise for the future. College represents an important milestone in a student’s life. It is a time for individuation, for students to further develop their interests, explore and define their talents, and deepen their personal beliefs and values. From the moment a student steps foot on the Kent campus, he or she is preparing for college. Every student at Kent follows a college preparatory curriculum, each one personally crafted for the abilities of the individual student. Each year, students meet with their advisors and the Director of Studies to discuss their course selection. Students also participate in the Third and Fourth Form seminars which help students develop excellent study skills and mark their path to college. Throughout their Kent career, students are encouraged to understand that successful college preparation depends on engaging fully in the Kent School experience, both in and out of the classroom. The formal college counseling process begins in the Winter Term of the Fifth Form year. Our team of five college counselors stands ready to guide and support Kent students as they examine their interests, explore their passions, and embark on the next stage of their academic journey. Just as each student’s academic program is uniquely molded to challenge each individual, so is the college process unique to each student. It is the mission of the College Counseling Office to guide and support student and their families through the college search and application process, and ultimately to identify the best college matches for each individual.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
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Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 21%
Average Merit Scholarship: 12,900
Current Endowment Amount: $89,328,318
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 524
Total Day: 58
Total Enrollment: 582
Boys: 319
Girls: 263
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Formal
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: January 15th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $60,400
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $48,000
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 29%
Average Awarded: $39,100
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 21%
Average Merit Scholarship: $12,900
Current Endowment Amount: $89,328,318
Contact
Director of Admissions: Brian Sullivan
Admissions Phone: 860 927 6111
Fax: 860 927 6109
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kent-school.edu
Nearby Schools
- The Marvelwood School - 4mi / 7 km
- Rumsey Hall School - 10mi / 16 km
- Canterbury School - 10mi / 16 km
- The Frederick Gunn School - 11mi / 17 km
- Millbrook School - 12mi / 19 km
- Trinity-Pawling School - 12mi / 20 km
