Summary: The Kents Hill School curriculum offers over 100 courses that challenge students to apply what they learn through critical thinking and problem-solving. Our small classes allow students to take initiative, think independently, and explore ideas with outstanding teachers who also serve as mentors, dorm parents, coaches, advisors, and friends. Classes are focused on collaborative, project-based learning where students may find themselves working on cutting-edge research with students leading colleges such as Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby, or earning college credit from the University of Maine at Farmington in physics, chemistry, or writing. Our academic program offers a wide range of Advanced Placement, College Level, Honors, and College Prep classes to ensure that students are able to customize their program to fit their needs, goals, and aspirations. With the introduction of the Academic Transformation Team in Spring 2018, we are taking steps to build a team of educators that will ensure that Kents Hill is on the leading edge of student-centered learning and teaching, while honoring the skills and values that have made us strong for nearly 200 years.

Department Director Ben Priest

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 46

Number of AP Courses Offered: 12

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
Siemens Foundation Award for Advanced Placement in Science and Math - 2003 Harvard Singer Prize f

Learning Support

• Evening Study Assistance
• Learning Center
• Learning Differences Support
• Peer Tutoring
• Study Skills Assistance
• Subject Tutoring
• Technology Center
• ADD/ADHD Support

English

• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature
• Playwriting
• Poetry

History

• Classical History
• European History
• Honors
• Medieval History
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

• Ethics
• Faith
• Moral Philosophy
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Social Justice
• World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Psychology
• International Relations

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Ecology
• Epidemiology
• Environmental Science
• Genetics
• Geology
• Health
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Zoology

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Functions
• Geometry
• Honors Math
• Probability
• Statistics
• Trigonometry

Computer Studies

• Multimedia
• Web Design

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Composition
• Electronic Music
• Individual Instructions
• Music Theory
• Orchestra
• Songwriting
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Fiber Arts
• Graphic Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art

Special Programs

• Study Abroad
• Community Service
• Exchange Programs
• Independent Study
• Internships
• Leadership
• Outdoor Education

Distinctive or New Programs

New Buildings: Williams Woodworking Studio Reed Hall (girls Residence Hall) The Performing Arts Center At Newton Hall And The Alfond Athletics Turf Fields. New Programs: Forensics Criminology African History Biotechnology

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 5

Average Students Per Dorm: 20

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities

• Game Room
• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

On a beautiful 400-acre campus just three hours away from Boston and one hour away from Portland, Kents Hill School offers students an idyllic location, strong community, and many opportunities to play in a caring, supportive environment.

Facilities

• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Climbing Wall
• Technology Center

Other Facilities

Private Skiing and Snowboarding Hill; Ice Hockey Rink; Visual Arts Center; Performing Arts Center

Clubs & Organizations

• Community Service
• Computer Club
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• Food Council
• Foreign Language Clubs
• International Club
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Model UN
• National Honor Society
• Newspaper
• Outing Club
• Peer Counseling
• Photography Club
• Snowboarding Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Woodworking Club
• Yearbook
• Yoga Club

Summary: The Kents Hill School athletics program offers athletes teams in 19 plus sports and a full range of opportunities for practice and competition. Students participate in a team sport or afternoon activity each trimester. Our coaches have extensive experience competing as college and professional athletes. Kents Hill School is known for strong teams in alpine skiing, ice hockey, cross country running, and fencing. Our facilities feature the largest contiguous complex of turf fields in New England and state-of-the-art Alfond Athletics Center which features an NHL-size ice hockey rink, gymnasium complex, and fitness center. The Joanne & Dick O’Connor Alpine Training Center is one of the most unique features of our athletics program. Just steps from central campus, the Center provides private skiing and snowboarding terrain and two on-surface lifts. It's the center of coaching and training for our USSA and MAISAD alpine racing teams, the Division I Colby College alpine racing team, and local public schools. We provide a rich program in the visual arts, music, and theater that gives every student the opportunity to practice and perform. Students may choose from a range of arts electives and extracurricular activities. Students are required to take four trimesters of courses in the arts, but most go beyond the requirement with a full two years or more of arts courses. Visiting artists-in-residence spend the year on campus and teach classes in their specialities in visual arts, music, and performing arts. They are an inspiring presence on campus and a resource for students and teachers. In the visual arts, we offer an average of 15 elective courses per trimester.

Arts Department Director: Dylan Gifford

Athletics Department Director: Nan Hambrose

Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Fiber Arts
• Graphic Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country Running
• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Freestyle Skiing
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Mountain Biking
• Snowboarding
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis

Recreational Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Basketball
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Equestrian
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nordic Skiing
• Outdoor Education
• Snowboarding
• Tennis
• Yoga

Summary: Finding the right college or university that fits a student's goals and interests is a core element of the Kents Hill School experience. Our college counseling program is individualized, with counselors who develop personal relationships with students and guide them in selecting colleges that are an appropriate match. Our experienced college counseling staff, with specific expertise in extended time testing, international applicants, NCAA, scholarships, financial aid, UCAS and other foreign applications, and postgraduate/gap year programs, become strong, informed advisors and advocates for our students and their families. Students receive help with every step of the process, from deciding where to apply to completing the necessary forms. At the same time, we stress the importance of students taking responsibility in the process and learning about decision-making. In preparing students for the next steps after graduation, we focus on their ability to think independently, advocate for themselves, and work in a collaborative spirit with others. Kents Hill graduates enroll in a wide range of outstanding colleges and universities. Visit bit.ly/KHcolleges to view a full list of college acceptances and matricultions. In April 2018, Kents Hill School appointed Gretchen Bergill as the Director of College Counseling. Gretchen joins Kents Hill from Phillips Exeter Academy where she has served as Associate Director of College Counseling since 2005.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

Notable Alumni

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 6%

Average Merit Scholarship: 9,036

Current Endowment Amount: $25,000,000