Suffield Academy

Suffield

Connecticut

United States

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
25th percentile
75th percentile

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10%

Average Merit Scholarship: 7,000

Current Endowment Amount: $43,412,259

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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