Suffield Academy
Overview
Suffield Academy is located on a beautiful 350-acre campus in historic Suffield, Connecticut, just 10 minutes from the Hartford Airport. Our program is designed for students who seek academic challenge in a friendly, encouraging environment. Strong athletics and arts supplement our curriculum. A Leadership Program for all students and a four-year college counseling program are distinctive elements of Suffield. The campus is highlighted by new facilities for academics, athletics, and the arts.



Academics
Department Director Sara Yeager
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Average Class Size: 11
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 47
Number of AP Courses Offered: 17
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 76%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Peer Tutoring
English
- Classics
- Honors
- Literature
History
- Asian History
- European History
- Honors
- United States History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Philosophy
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Probability
- Statistics
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Web Design
Music
- Choral Music
- Music Theory
- Recording
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
Special Programs
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs
Innovative Four Year Leadership Program Emphasizing Public Speaking Interpersonal Skills Goal-setting And Problem-solving.
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 13
Average Students Per Dorm: 0
Number of Girls Dorms: 7
Number of Boys Dorms: 6
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Indoor Pool
- Pool
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Field House; Squash Courts; Crew/Rowing Center; Fitness Center; Yoga/Mindfulness Center
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Environmental Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Honor Council
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Quiz Bowl
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Bill Butcher
Athletics Department Director: Drew Gamere
Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Diving
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rifle Team
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Snowboarding
- Table Tennis
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10%
Average Merit Scholarship: 7,000
Current Endowment Amount: $43,412,259
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 266
Total Day: 148
Total Enrollment: 414
Boys: 237
Girls: 177
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Formal
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: January 15th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $59,500
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $40,500
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 40%
Average Awarded: $26,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10%
Average Merit Scholarship: $7,000
Current Endowment Amount: $43,412,259
Contact
Director of Admissions: Sean Atkins
Admissions Phone: 860 386 4440
Fax: 860 386 4411
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.suffieldacademy.org
Nearby Schools
- Westminster School - 10mi / 16 km
- The Loomis Chaffee School - 10mi / 16 km
- The Ethel Walker School - 13mi / 21 km
- Wilbraham & Monson Academy - 15mi / 24 km
- Miss Porter’s School - 20mi / 33 km
- Forman School - 32mi / 52 km








