Marvelwood School vs. The Hill School
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Marvelwood School
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757, United States of America
Kent, CT 06757, United States of America
Top Rankings
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The Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
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Overview
Marvelwood School offers a transformative experience for high school students, where they can thrive in a supportive, small school environment.
Situated atop a mountain, Marvelwood is a nurturing community where students are encouraged to be themselves and explore their passions without limitations.
Marvelwood fosters inclusivity, kindness, and resilience, allowing students to grow into confident, compassionate individuals who are prepared for lifelong success.
With a personalized approach to learning, the faculty ensures that each student's unique strengths and interests are recognized and nurtured.
Simply put The Hill School is a close-knit community of boarding and day students and faculty from around the world who live and learn together.
We treat each other as family and form lifelong friendships.
You`ll find the perfect balance of being challenged, feeling supported, and discovering your independence.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1956
1851
Campus Size
83 acres
200 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
120
540
% Students of Color
29%
37%
% International Students
15%
22%
% Students Boarding
85%
78%
Average SAT Score
1204
1340
Average ACT score
27
26
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
7
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
7:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
27
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
71%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$10 million
$153 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$66,200
$72,390
Tuition (Day Students)
$41,400
$49,350
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$33,000
$50,500
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 31
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
No
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a
84
Acceptance Rate
80%
25%
Director of Admissions
Steve Malinowski
Tom Eccleston
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
27
Sport
Total Sports Offered
24
17
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballClimbing
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceEquestrian
Freestyle SkiingGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
Mountain BikingMountaineering
Nordic SkiingRiding
Rock ClimbingSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
TennisUltimate Frisbee
VolleyballWrestling
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
SquashSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Water PoloWinter Track
Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
15
48
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Audio EngineeringCreative Science
Debating and Public SpeakingStudent government
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced DanceDrafting and Design
FilmJazz Band Ensemble
Jazz ComboPhotography
Private music lessonsThe Marvelwood Players
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rock climbingSkiing
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Action AIDSArchaelogy Club
Asian Culture ClubBarbecue Club
Cadmean Concordian SocietyCareer Awareness Program Committee
ChapelChapel Wardens
Chinese SocietyClassic Film Society
Committe for Conservation EducationConroy Committee for Distinguished Visitors
CORE (Christ Our Rock Eternal)Deli Line (coed a cappella singing group)
Dramatics SocietyEco-Action
Economics SocietyFunkDeFied
Guitar ClubHeads of House Committee
Health and Wellness CommitteeHorae Scholasticae (student literary and art magazine)
Independent Study Program CommitteeInterfaith Chapel Council
International Programs CommitteeJazz Ensemble
John Enders Science ClubLa Junta
Lectors GuildLibrary Association
Madrigal SingersMathematics Society
MOSAIC-Modelling Ongoing Student Action (for an) Inclusive CommunityStudent Government Association
Student PrefectsTech Support Group
The Dial (yearbook)The Hill News (newspaper)
The Record (literary journal)Young Democrats
Young Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
ChamberCommunity Outreach Program Committee
Japanese SocietyJohn Winant Society
Keiser Music GuildLe Cercle Francais
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