Suffield Academy.

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Suffield Academy

Introduction

"Suffield Academy is an exciting and supportive school. Our dedicated faculty bring talent, compassion and creativity to their work. Our students bring ambition and vitality to the school&apos&aposs diverse community. We have a strong boarding school tradition two-thirds of our students live on campus that balances our core values with the imperatives of change..." Our unique Leadership Program flavors the atmosphere of the school both academically and socially.

Overview:	Suffield Academy	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12, PG	7-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	No	No
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1833	1900
Campus Size	340 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	412 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	13%	18%
Percent International Students	17%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	70%	70%
Average SAT Score	1800	*National Avg. View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)	1700 - 2000	-
Average ACT score	24	*National Avg. View
Offers Post-Grad Year	Yes	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	Yes	No
Frequency of Saturday Classes	Weekly	Weekly
Classroom Dress Code	Formal	Casual
Average Class Size	10	12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	18	14
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	72%	61%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$30 million	$14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$42,725	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$30,375	$22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid	32%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$23,882	$17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered	Yes	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Jan. 15 / rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	60%	-
Acceptance Rate	33%	59%
Director of Admissions	Terry Breault
Associate Director of Admissions	Nisa Bryant

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses:

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

Spanish IV Honors	Multivariable Calculus
French VI Honors	English III Honors
Computer Science	Chinese V Honors
AP U.S. History	AP Statistics
AP Physics C: Mechanics	AP Physics C: E&M
AP Gov&apos&apost & Politics	AP Economics
AP Chemistry	AP Calculus II: BC
AP Calculus I: AB	AP Biology
Advanced Topics in Math

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Skiing	Baseball
Basketball	Cross Country
Dance	Diving
Field Hockey	Football
Golf	Kayaking
Lacrosse	Riflery
Rock Climbing	Snowboarding
Soccer	Softball
Squash	Swimming
Tennis	Track and Field
Volleyball	Water Polo
Wrestling

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Admission Tour Guide Leaders	Amnesty International
Amnesty International	As Schools Match Wits
Bound (literary magazine)	Campuses Against Cancer
Chess Club	Chess Club
Community Chorale	Cue and Curtain
Discipline Committee	Gay/Straight Alliance
Head Waiters	International Student Organization
Jewish Organization of Students	Model UN
Multicultural Association	Peer Tutor
Proctor Program	SAVE
Student Government	TA Program
The Bell (newspaper	The Pioneer (yearbook)
Tiger Sports Network	TREE
Weekend Activities Committee	Work Program Inspectors
Writing Center Tutor


College Matriculation:
Year: 2005-2009	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	George Washington University	15
	Union College	12
	University of Vermont	12
	Northeastern University	11
	Trinity College	10
	Bates College	8
	Boston University	8
	College of Charleston	8
	New York University	8
	Santa Clara University	7
	Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

Suffield Academy offers a challenging and supportive experience for 400 students in grades 9-12. We have a strong boarding school tradition two-thirds of our students live on campus that balances tradition and change. Outstanding athletics and arts programs complement our academic offerings. Suffield&apos&aposs Leadership Program is a unique initiative in the independent school world, and a central part of the experience for each student here.
School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Leigh Perkins - President and CEO, Orvis
- James Tisch - CEO, Loews Corporation
- Roger Faxon - COO, EMI Music
- Barry Scherr - Provost, Dartmouth College
- Archer Mayor - Best-selling mystery writer
- Vinnie Del Negro - NBA basketball player and coach
Profile last updated: 12/27/2009