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Matriculation B+
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Community A-
Reviews B+
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Founded in 1867, The Storm King School is one of New York oldest and most prestigious boarding schools, located one hour north of New York City. The School enrolls about 200 students from the USA and 26 other countries. Faculty boasts an impressive list of teachers including a former NASA scientist Dr. Feffer (Stanford University), writer Dr. Finn-Atkins (Fordham University), award winning filmmaker Zhenya Kiperman (Columbia University), Rushdi Siddiqui, Esq., Courtney Sutter, JD, and Head of School Lisa Shambaugh (Harvard University). Over 70% of faculty hold advanced degrees. Our graduates attend top universities including Harvard, NYU, Cornell, Georgetown, Syracuse, RPI, Parsons, FIT, and Pratt. Academics include over 125 courses including Honors courses and 23 AP courses across every subject area.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$74,100
Enrollment
180
International Students
45%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
67%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$5 million
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
10
Boarding %
70

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 3
#5 Yale University 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 2
#17 Cornell University 2
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#25 University of Virginia 2
#27 University of Southern California 3
#28 New York University 4
#36 University of California: Irvine 3

AP Scores

(2022)
14%
18%
21%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(19)
Art History
Statistics
Biology
English Literature and Composition
Calculus AB
Computer Science Principles
Art History
Statistics
Biology
English Literature and Composition
Calculus AB
Computer Science Principles
Computer Science A
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus BC
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(19)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Lacrosse
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling
Bowling
Crew
Hiking
Softball
Climbing
Fitness
Mountain Biking
Ultimate Frisbee
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(40)
Acapella
Animation Club
Art Club
Blue Key Club
BLSU (Black Latino Student Union)
Board Games Club
Acapella
Animation Club
Art Club
Blue Key Club
BLSU (Black Latino Student Union)
Board Games Club
Boat Building Club
Cooking Club
Creative Arts & Literary Publication Club
Creativity Plus
Crochet Club
Dance/Cheer Club
Dance Club
Drama Club
Dr. Who Club
E-Club (Online Gaming)
Film Club
Girls Fitness Club
Golf Club
History of Knowledge/Greek Geeks Club
Improv Club
Math/Computer Science Club
Model UN
Music Club
Psychology Think-Tank
Rock Club
Spectrum (LGBT Awareness)
Sports Broadcasting Club
Student Entertainment Committee
Theater Technology Club
Video-Production Club
Yoga Club
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Arts

(12)
Acting
Dance
Music
Music Theory
Studio Art
Video Production
Acting
Dance
Music
Music Theory
Studio Art
Video Production
Art
Music Technology
Stagecraft
Art History
Drawing
Design
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Contact Info

https://sks.org/
314 Mountain Road Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
845-458-7542
admissions@sks.org
New York

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 8-12
Suburban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1867
Campus Size: 60 acres
Boarding Rate: 70%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/15
Interview: Zoom, On Campus, International Admission Visits, WeChat, WhatsApp, KakaoTalk
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr., Duolingo, IELTS, iTEP SLATE
School Code:
TOEFL: 2480
SSAT: 7516

Frequently Ask Questions about The Storm King School

Tell me a bit about The Storm King School.
The Storm King School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1867 , and currently has about 180 students, 45.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://sks.org/.
Does The Storm King School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Storm King School is offering 19 AP courses.

In recent years, 18 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Storm King School also have 67% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Storm King School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024, some students attended Columbia University, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University and University of California: Berkeley.
What is the application requirement for The Storm King School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Storm King 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 The Storm King School?
The total fee for The Storm King School in 2024 is $74,100 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@sks.org .
Where is The Storm King School located?
The Storm King School is located in the State of New York of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 46 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Storm King School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Storm King School is among the most popular schools, within top 141 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Storm King School has been favorited by 178 users.
How do I complete an application for The Storm King School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Storm King School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Storm King School’s official site: https://sks.org/ or call them at 845-458-7542.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Storm King School?
Yes, here are few: New York Military Academy, Oakwood Friends School and The Harvey School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Storm King School?
The overall rating for The Storm King School is A-.

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

Nearby City

New York, New York
New York City, often referred to as NYC, is the most populous city in the United States with a 2020 population of 8.8 million. It is the cultural, financial, and entertainment hub of the world, renowned for its iconic landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. The city is home to global institutions such as the United Nations and Wall Street. Known for its diversity and vibrant arts scene, New York City plays a crucial role in shaping international commerce, politics, and culture.
Population (2022) 8,363,710
Cost of Living Higher than average 146%
Nearby Airport JFK aireport
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