The Hotchkiss School

Lakeville
Connecticut
United States

Overview

Founded in 1891 Hotchkiss strives to develop in students a lifelong love of learning responsible citizenship and personal integrity. Our students come from 32 states and 35 foreign countries. Thirty-three percent are students of color. Over $9.7 million in financial aid is available each year; 32 percent of students receive financial aid. With more than 248 courses Hotchkiss offers a large-school academic experience with a small-school feel. The average class size is 12 and facilities include a 97 500-item library a visual arts center two theatres new state-of-the-art athletic and music centers and a golf course and tennis courts all on an 827-acre campus. Our athletic teams compete with remarkable success in 19 interscholastic sports including baseball basketball cross-country field hockey football golf hockey lacrosse sailing soccer softball squash swimming diving tennis track ultimate frisbee volleyball water polo and wrestling. We also offer instruction in outdoor leadership paddle tennis rock climbing spin cycling and yoga. With a teacher:student ratio of 1:5 and course offerings that total 248 our students have exceptional opportunities for advancing their education and finding mentors on the faculty who will support them in their learning. Students teachers and staff members are equally important members in this community based on trust mutual respect compassion and shared intellectual curiosity.

Academics

Department Director Jared Hall

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 72

Number of AP Courses Offered: 21

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 74%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Center
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center

English

  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry

History

  • European History
  • Honors
  • United States History

Foreign Languages

    Religion / Philosophy

    • Ethics
    • Mythology
    • Philosophy
    • Religious Studies
    • Social Justice
    • The Bible
    • World Religions

    Humanities / Social Sciences

    • Economics
    • Psychology

    Sciences

    • Anatomy
    • Astronomy
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Ecology
    • Environmental Science
    • Genetics
    • Marine Biology
    • Physics
    • Physiology

    Math

      Computer Studies

      • Computer Programming
      • Computer Science

      Music

      • Choral Music
      • History of Jazz
      • Individual Instructions
      • Music History
      • Music Theory
      • Orchestra
      • Recording
      • Voice

      Performing / Visual Arts

        Special Programs

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

        Distinctive or New Programs

        • I

        Campus Life

        Dorm Life

        Number of Dorms: 13

        Average Students Per Dorm: 47

        Number of Girls Dorms: 6

        Number of Boys Dorms: 7

        Dorm Amenities

        • Laundry Facilities
        • Lounge
        • Vending Machines

        Other Dorm Amenities

        Facilities

        • All-Weather Track
        • Baseball Field
        • Basketball Court
        • Fitness Center
        • Football Field
        • Indoor Basketball Court
        • Indoor Pool
        • Sand Volleyball Court
        • Technology Center
        • Volleyball Court

        Other Facilities

        • Outdoor Climbing Wall
        • Squash Courts
        • 2 Hockey Rinks

        Clubs & Organizations

        • Animal Rights Club
        • Asian Club
        • Astronomy Club
        • Classics Club
        • Community Service
        • Computer Club
        • Debate Club
        • Diversity Club
        • Dorm Proctors
        • Drama Club
        • Environmental Club
        • Food Council
        • Foreign Language Clubs
        • Future Business Leaders of America
        • Habitat for Humanity
        • International Club
        • Investment Club
        • Jewish Student Organization
        • Literary Magazine
        • Math Club
        • Model UN
        • Newspaper
        • Outing Club
        • Peer Counseling
        • Peer Tutoring
        • Pep Club
        • Photography Club
        • Quiz Bowl
        • Sexualities Club
        • Student Activities
        • Student Government
        • Student Publications
        • Theater Club
        • Yearbook
        • Young Democrats
        • Young Republicans
        • Radio Station
        • TV Station

        Arts & Athletics

        Arts Department Director:

        Athletics Department Director: Robin Chandler

        Arts

          Interscholastic Sports

          • Baseball
          • Basketball
          • Cross Country Running
          • Diving
          • Field Hockey
          • Football
          • Golf
          • Ice Hockey
          • Lacrosse
          • Sailing
          • Soccer
          • Softball
          • Squash
          • Swimming
          • Tennis
          • Track and Field
          • Ultimate Frisbee
          • Volleyball
          • Wrestling

          Recreational Sports

          • Basketball
          • Dance
          • Drill Team
          • Golf
          • Hiking
          • Ice Hockey
          • Outdoor Education
          • Paddle Tennis
          • Soccer
          • Squash
          • Tennis
          • Volleyball
          • Weight Lifting
          • Yoga
          • Pilates
          • Beach Volleyball

          Graduates

          College Information

          Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

          Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
          25th percentile 660 660 610
          75th percentile 740 760 730

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          Vital Information

          Student Body Type: Coed

          Total Boarding: 575

          Total Day: 29

          Total Enrollment: 604

          Boys: 311

          Girls: 293

          Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

          Day Grades Offered: 9-12

          School Type: High School, Post-grad

          Dress Code: Other

          Applications Accepted: Gateway to Prep

          Application Deadline: January 15th

          Tuition & Financial Aid

          7-Day Boarding: $59,630

          5-Day Boarding: N/A

          Day Tuition Fee: $50,700

          Need-Based Aid: Offered

          Payment Plans: Offered

          Students Receiving Aid: 32%

          Average Awarded: $48,228

          School Finances

          Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

          Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

          Average Merit Scholarship: $

          Current Endowment Amount: $493,100,000

          Contact

          11 Interlaken Road

          Lakeville, Connecticut United States

          860 435 3102

          Director of Admissions: Erby Mitchell

          Admissions Phone: 860 435 3102

          Fax: 860 435 0042

          Email: [email protected]

          Website: http://www.hotchkiss.org

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