The Marvelwood School
Kent
Connecticut
United States
Overview
Marvelwood is a school that builds confidence and changes lives. We are deeply dedicated to knowing and valuing our students celebrating their individuality and challenging them to invest in their education and discover new passions. We deliver a customized approach to learning that is responsive to student interests and supports and empowers them to move forward with courage in college career and life. Marvelwood is a welcoming and safe community that embraces a truly diverse population of learners. Our school is intentionally sized to facilitate close connections and a tangible atmosphere of personal warmth. With purposeful guidance and respect our students thrive and are encouraged to become their best selves. Marvelwood's optional Learning Support Program customizes one-on-one and small group curriculum to suit each student. Orton-Gillingham trained teachers work with students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Outside the classroom students participate in a wide variety of activities including weekly community service competitive athletics creative arts programs and an award-winning film studies program.
Academics
Summary: At Marvelwood, we have long delivered an academic program that is customized to each student's interests and needs, one that is intentionally challenging and appropriately supportive, one that is sensitive to and accommodating of learning differences. The academic program is geared to providing a strong preparation for college and laying the foundation for a lifetime of curiosity, inquiry, and learning. We continually adjust our curricula with an eye to providing the most engaging and stimulating academic program possible.
Department Director Heather Hunt
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Average Class Size: 10
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 47
Number of AP Courses Offered: 8
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
History
- Asian History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Philosophy
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Animal Behavior
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Marine Biology
- Oceanography
- Ornithology
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Physiology
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Computer Programming
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- History of Jazz
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Songwriting
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Independent Study
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 4
Average Students Per Dorm: 35
Number of Girls Dorms: 2
Number of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Marvelwood is exceptionally proud of its diversity; our student body is made up of young people from all over the world, with different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. Students live and work with people from all over the world. In getting to know others and their many differences, they also discover how much they have in common. We encourage our students to learn from each others' experiences and beliefs in order to build a common and evolving school character.
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Volleyball Court
- Softball Diamond
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Courts
- Dance Studio
- Cross Country Trails
- Lacrosse Field
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Community Service
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Environmental Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Math Club
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Young Republicans
- Robotics
- Peer Mediators
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Pamela Wesr
Athletics Department Director: Zach Maizel
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Equestrian
- Lacrosse
- Mountain Biking
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Dance
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Nordic Ski Racing
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Snowboarding
- Tennis
- Weight Lifting
- Yoga
- Skiing
Graduates
Summary: The College Counseling department helps students identify schools that will meet their needs academically and provide an appropriate environment for continuing personal and intellectual growth. A highly individualized process, students and their families receive informed advice and guidance at every stage.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Colorado College: 11
Princeton University: 4
Pomona College: 5
New York University: 9
U of Washington: 16
Washington University: 5
Stanford University: 10
New York University: 2
Skidmore College: 3
Wesleyan University: 1
The George Washington University: 1
Ithaca College: 2
St. Lawrence University: 2
Lynn University: 2
Notable Alumni
Jake Burton Carpenter
Class of 1972
Founder Burton Snow Boards
Quotes From Alumni
“The impact of Marvelwood's phenomenal teachers extends well beyond classroom lessons and the relationships forged between students and faculty continue long after the graduation bell is rung.”
-Lori Pelech, Class of 1999, earned degrees from Skidmore College and King's College at the University of London
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 103
Total Day: 37
Total Enrollment: 140
Boys: 90
Girls: 50
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $62,200
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $39,900
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 28%
Average Awarded: $32,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $4,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Maureen Smith
Admissions Phone: 860 927 0047 x1005
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.marvelwood.org
Nearby Schools
- Kent School (CT) - 4mi / 7 km
- Millbrook School - 10mi / 16 km
- Indian Mountain School - 11mi / 17 km
- Rumsey Hall School - 11mi / 18 km
- The Hotchkiss School - 11mi / 18 km
- The Frederick Gunn School - 13mi / 21 km
