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Overview

Kents Hill School was established in 1824. It is a small co-educational private boarding school for students in grades 9-12. The school is located in Maine, a 2.5-hour drive north of Boston. Kents Hill School is known for its small classes, with a low teacher-student ratio (6:1). Students come from more than 20 US states and nearly 20 countries. The school offers a wealth of courses, including the new 4-D Curriculum designed in a partnership with a Harvard University researcher; its strengths are math and science, English and history, and ESL. Athletics are strong and the facilities are the best in Northern New England. College Counseling for top universities is a focus. The school provides a friendly, caring and encouraging learning environment for students from all over the world. The AP course of mathematics and science in this school won the Siemens Award for excellence in AP testing. It is one of only 12 schools in the United States to receive this award and the only school in Maine to receive this honor. In addition, the school has excellent physical education courses. The school has a good atmosphere, and every teacher, student, and faculty member is very caring and friendly. There is a smile on every student's face, whether in the classroom, restaurant, or stadium, the school strives to make students feel at home.
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Official information of Kents Hill School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Boarding
B Matriculation
B Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
C Community
A- Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $69,500
Day S. Tuition: $69,500
# of Students: 237
Teacher:Student: 1:10
International Student: 26%
AP Courses: 9
Endowment: $105,485/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 60%
SAT: 1080/1600
#179

US Boarding School

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#13 Vanderbilt University 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#29 University of Florida 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
LAC #15 Hamilton College 1
#76 Allegheny College 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1
#85 Lake Forest College 1
#89 Colorado School of Mines 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 Stonehill College 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#100 Cornell College 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#107 Whittier College 1
#111 Goucher College 1
#111 St. Norbert College 1
LAC #24 Colby College 1
#124 Morehouse College 1
#127 Illinois Institute of Technology 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#137 University of New Hampshire 1
#151 Colorado State University 1
#151 San Diego State University 1
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
#194 Chatham University 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#202 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1
#219 University of Maine 1
LAC #45 Furman University 1
#234 Western New England University 1
#234 Wilkes University 1
#263 Montana State University 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
#285 University of New England 1
American International College 1
Becker College 1
Bentley University 1
Bryant University 1
Castleton University 1
Central Maine Community College 1
Concordia University 1
Curry College 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Worldwide Campus 1
Emerson College 1
Endicott College 1
Florida Gulf Coast University 1
High Point University 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Lasell College 1
Laval University 1
Lynn University 1
Maine College of Art 1
Maine Maritime Academy 1
McGill University 1
Mercyhurst University 1
Merrimack College 1
Missouri Valley College 1
Mount St. Mary's University 1
New England College 1
Northern Virginia Community College 1
Oberlin College 1
Plymouth State University 1
Pratt Institute 1
Providence College 1
Roger Williams University 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1
Saint Anselm College 1
Saint Joseph's College of Maine 1
Stetson University 1
The College of New Jersey 1
Thomas College 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of Calgary 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Guelph 1
University of Maine at Farmington 1
University of New Brunswick 1
University of Southern Maine 1
University of St. Thomas 1
University of Tampa 1
University of Toronto 1
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1
Wheaton College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 9)
English Literature and Composition
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
Statistics
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
Human Geography
Psychology
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
Statistics
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
Human Geography
Psychology
United States History
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Sports

(Total 37)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
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Arts

(Total 3)
Performing
2D Art
3D Art
Performing
2D Art
3D Art

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 30)
Admissions Tour Guides
Literary Magazine
National Honor Society
Yearbook
Proctors
Peer Advisors
Student Council
The GROUP (Diversity
Equity
and Belonging)
Admissions Tour Guides
Literary Magazine
National Honor Society
Yearbook
Proctors
Peer Advisors
Student Council
The GROUP (Diversity
Equity
and Belonging)
Model United Nations
Debate
The S.L.O.T.H.
Online Radio Station
Documentary Society
Green Team
eSports
Film Making
SPECTRUM (LGBTQ+) Community
Outreach
The Collective (Female-Identifying Students)
The Weekenders
Art Curation
Dance
Peer Tutors
Writing Center
Honor Board
Language Lab
On The Hill
Newspaper/Blog
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Female Fitness
Community Oven (Wood Fired Cooking)
Cum Laude
Math Team
RC Cars Knitting/Crocheting
School of Rock (Music)
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1824
Campus Size: 400 acres
Boarding Rate: 70%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 7435
SSAT: 4354

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 13)
4.6/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
5.0 / 5 Overall
4.0 / 5 Academics
4.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 31)

Frequently Ask Questions about Kents Hill School

01.
Tell me a bit about Kents Hill School.
Kents Hill School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, Maine, US. It was founded 1824 , and currently has about 237 students, 26.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.kentshill.org.
02.
Does Kents Hill School have rigorous academic requirements?
Kents Hill School is offering 9 AP courses.

In recent years, 16 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Kents Hill School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Kents Hill School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 8.77% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.51% go to top 25, and about 0.88% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Kents Hill School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Kents Hill School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Kents Hill School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Kents Hill School in 2024 is $71,620 ~ $71,970, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at hello@kentshill.org .
06.
Where is Kents Hill School located?
Kents Hill School is located in the State of Maine of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 151 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Kents Hill School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Kents Hill School is among the most popular schools, within top 206 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Kents Hill School has been favorited by 100 users.
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How to start with an application with Kents Hill School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Kents Hill School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Kents Hill School’s official site: http://www.kentshill.org or call them at 207-685-1606.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Kents Hill School?
Yes, here are few: Hebron Academy, Lincoln Academy and Hyde School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Kents Hill School?
The overall rating for Kents Hill School is B.

The section ratings of Kents Hill School are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
C for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
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