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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
40%
Students who receive Financial Aid
5:1
Student to faculty ratio
50
Teams in 22 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.