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Kent by the Numbers
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Kent School is an independent co-educational boarding school for grades 9-12. The school sits on an idyllic hillside between the Appalachian Trail and the Housatonic River in Northwestern Connecticut. Our strong college preparatory curriculum provides a classic liberal arts education in a technology-rich environment supplemented by an inviting and varied arts program, a vigorous and successful athletic program and a diverse mix of clubs, activities and leadership opportunities.
Our student body (statistics are recent averages):
- 565 students (515 boarding students, 50 day students)
- 55% male, 45% female
- 13% of the domestic students are students of color
- There are students from 30 states and 41 foreign countries
- 18% of the student body are international students
Our faculty:
- 66 teaching faculty
- 71% advanced degrees
- 40% female, 60% male
Average class size: 12 students
Student faculty ratio: 8:1
Student Life
- 16 Girls varsity teams, 16 Boys varsity teams
- Over 30 student clubs and organizations
- 11 (Directed ExtraCurricular Activities)
- 14 Club and Intramural Sports
Tuition and Financial Aid
- Boarding Students: $43,500
- Day Students: $34,500
- $6 million awarded in Financial Aid
- More than one-third of the student body receives Financial Aid
Forms
What's all this stuff about "forms"?
Kent follows the British boarding school tradition of referring to grades as “forms.” In Britain, there are seven (yes, like at Hogwart's). Our ninth graders correspond to the third form of that system while seniors are in the sixth form.