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Kent School

Our Mission

We are guided by our motto—Simplicity of Life, Directness of Purpose, Self-Reliance—to educate our students intellectually, socially, ethically, and spiritually so that they will be prepared to contribute to the common good in the world beyond Kent School.

Our Motto

Simplicity of Life

Simplicity of Life

We live deliberately at Kent, with a clear focus on whole-student education.

Directness of Purpose

Directness of Purpose

Our purpose at Kent is simple: we foster deep relationships that prepare our students to contribute to the common good in the world beyond Kent.

Self-Reliance

Self-Reliance

We cultivate self-advocacy and resilience in our students so they make the most of their support networks.

By the Numbers

520

Students from 29 U.S. states and 31 countries. 93% boarding, 7% day

73%

Teaching faculty hold advanced degrees

35%

Students who receive Financial Aid

5:1

Student to faculty ratio

50

Teams in 23 sports

151

Courses including Advanced Studies courses

Kent Competencies

Kent School is focused on equipping you with the skills that will empower you to make an impact on the broader world. We call these skills the 
Kent School Competencies.

Active Empathy

The skill necessary not only to see and understand another’s perspective, but also to act in ways that advance mutual understanding.

Servant Leadership

Understanding leadership as service to others.

Critical & Creative Thinking

The ability to assess both quantitative and qualitative information critically, create knowledge from it, and apply that knowledge to novel contexts.

Effective Communication

The ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.

Engaged Citizenship

Understanding and fulfilling one’s responsibilities to individuals in a community and to the community itself.

Meet Kent Students

The deepest and most transformative learning happens in community with one another. Meet members of the Kent School community!

Tiffany

Kent School headshot of Tiffany '25

Hudson

Kent School headshot of Hudson '23

Paula

Kent School headshot of Paula '23

Jude

Morgan

Kent School headshot of Morgan '24

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