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School Overview

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Overall
A
Matriculation A
Academics A
Extracurriculars B+
Community B+
Reviews A
Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is a coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates. Brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a rich and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Through a rigorous and engaging education, a commitment to service beyond self, and numerous opportunities for personal growth in academic, artistic, athletic, and residential settings, students emerge as ethical and active citizens of the world.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$75,810
Enrollment
358
International Students
22%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
70%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$75 million
Average SAT Score
1478
Average ACT Score
23
Class Size
12
Boarding %
85

Matriculation


Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 2
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 3
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 2
#21 Emory University 1

AP Scores

(2023-2024)
Number of students who took AP tests
28
Number of tests taken
55
86%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Equivalent and Beyond

(52)
ADV African American Studies
ADV American Studies: Criminal Justice
ADV Anatomy
ADV Biology
ADV Calculus I
ADV Calculus II
ADV African American Studies
ADV American Studies: Criminal Justice
ADV Anatomy
ADV Biology
ADV Calculus I
ADV Calculus II
ADV Calculus III
ADV Calculus IV
ADV Ceramics
ADV Chemistry
ADV Eng: A Secret History
ADV Eng: A Tale of Two Cities
ADV Eng: Absurdism
ADV Eng: Anton Chekhov
ADV Eng: Beat Literature
ADV Eng: Comedy and Tragedy
ADV Eng: Creative Writing
ADV Eng: David Foster Wallace
ADV Eng: Drama in Translation
ADV Eng: Drama of Eugene O'Neill
ADV Eng: Emily Dickinson
ADV Eng: Gender & Identity
ADV Eng: Haruki Murakami
ADV Eng: Homer's Odyssey
ADV Eng: Joan Didion's Novels & Essays
ADV Eng: L. A. Noir
ADV Eng: Literature in Adaptation
ADV Eng: Long Poem & Short Novel
ADV Eng: Philosophy in Literature
ADV Eng: Style, Translation & Parody
ADV Eng: The Fountainhead
ADV Eng: The Inferno
ADV Eng: The Invisible Man
ADV Eng: The Last Samurai
ADV Eng: Toni Morrison
ADV Eng: William Faulkner
ADV Engineering: Design & Analysis
ADV Environmental Sci
ADV Francophone Lang & Culture
ADV Latin I
ADV Photography: Master Portfolio
ADV Physics
ADV Pre-calculus
ADV Psychology
ADV Spanish Language and Culture
ADV Spanish Literature and Culture
ADV Statistics
ADV Studio Art: Painting & Drawing
ADV Topics in American Studies
ADV Topics in Global Studies
ADV Topics in Math
ADV US Government & Politics
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Sports

(18)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling
Football
Swimming
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(61)
Investment Club
Key Club
Ski Club
Pontefract
American Sign Language
Architecture
Investment Club
Key Club
Ski Club
Pontefract
American Sign Language
Architecture
Art History Club
Asian Student Alliance
Astronomy Club
Athletic Council
Biology Club
Book Lovers
Broadcast Journalism
BSU
Business Club
C.O.R.E.
Cheerleading
Chess Club
Climate Puzzle Workshop
Dance Club
Debate Club
Dessert Club
Economics Club
Entrepreneurship
Fencing Club
Finance Club
Friday Night Magic
Girls Who Code
Gluten-Free
Green Griffins
GSA
Jewish Student Union
Korean Student Association
La Familia
Manuscripts
Medical Club
Men of Pomfret
Mental Health Matters
Model UN
Penny's Flight
Physics Club
Science Club
The Yarn People
Thrift Shop
Tutoring Club
Voice
We Club
Wellness Society
Writing Center
Writing Club
Outdoor adventure
Theater
Musical
Dance
Yearbook
Robotics
Yoga
Community service
Recreational racket sports
Sports Journalism
Strength & Conditioning
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Arts

(16)
3D animation and gaming
Ceramics
Dance
Photography
Studio Art
Art Emersion
3D animation and gaming
Ceramics
Dance
Photography
Studio Art
Art Emersion
Sculpture
Design build
Digital Communication
Play Writing
Graphic Design
Chamber Ensemble
Contemporary Music
Improv and Sketch Comedy
Music industry exploration
Art of filmmaking
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1894
Campus Size: 500 acres
Boarding Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
School Code:
TOEFL: 8141
SSAT: 5842

Frequently Ask Questions about Pomfret School

Tell me a bit about Pomfret School.
Pomfret School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1894 , and currently has about 358 students, 22.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.pomfret.org/.
Does Pomfret School have rigorous academic requirements?
Pomfret School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Pomfret School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.09% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.45% go to top 25, and about 1.82% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Pomfret School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Pomfret School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Pomfret School?
The total fee for Pomfret School in 2024 is $75,810 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 admissions@pomfret.org .
Where is Pomfret School located?
Pomfret School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Pomfret School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Pomfret School is among the most popular schools, within top 36 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Pomfret School has been favorited by 882 users.
How do I complete an application for Pomfret School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Pomfret School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Pomfret School’s official site: https://www.pomfret.org/ or call them at 860-963-6120.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Pomfret School?
The overall rating for Pomfret School is A.

The section ratings of Pomfret School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews

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