Summary: The Kents Hill School curriculum offers over 100 courses that challenge students to apply what they learn through critical thinking and problem-solving. Our small classes allow students to take initiative, think independently, and explore ideas with outstanding teachers who also serve as mentors, dorm parents, coaches, advisors, and friends. Classes are focused on collaborative, project-based learning where students may find themselves working on cutting-edge research with students leading colleges such as Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby, or earning college credit from the University of Maine at Farmington in physics, chemistry, or writing. Our academic program offers a wide range of Advanced Placement, College Level, Honors, and College Prep classes to ensure that students are able to customize their program to fit their needs, goals, and aspirations. With the introduction of the Academic Transformation Team in Spring 2018, we are taking steps to build a team of educators that will ensure that Kents Hill is on the leading edge of student-centered learning and teaching, while honoring the skills and values that have made us strong for nearly 200 years.

Department Director Ben Priest

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 29

Number of AP Courses Offered: 13

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
Siemens Foundation Award for Advanced Placement in Science and Math, Harvard Singer Prize

Learning Support

• Evening Study Assistance
• Learning Center
• Learning Differences Support
• Peer Tutoring
• Study Skills Assistance
• Subject Tutoring
• Technology Center
• ADD/ADHD Support

English

• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature
• Playwriting
• Poetry

History

• Classical History
• European History
• Honors
• Medieval History
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

• Ethics
• Faith
• Moral Philosophy
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Social Justice
• World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Psychology
• International Relations

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Ecology
• Epidemiology
• Environmental Science
• Genetics
• Geology
• Health
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Zoology

Math

Computer Studies

• Multimedia
• Computer Programming
• Web Design
• Robotics
• Graphic Design
• Digital Media

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Composition
• Electronic Music
• Individual Instructions
• Music Theory
• Orchestra
• Songwriting
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Fiber Arts
• Graphic Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art

Special Programs

• Study Abroad
• Community Service
• Exchange Programs
• Independent Study
• Internships
• Leadership
• Outdoor Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Robotics
• Student Council
• Digital Design

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 5

Average Students Per Dorm: 30

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities

• Game Room
• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines
• Wireless Internet
• Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

In a community that is purposefully small, Kents Hill crafts a co-curricular experience where students are able to be their authentic selves and make meaningful connections that will last a lifetime. Whether it's participating in athletics or afternoon activity, hanging out with friends in the Student Center, or being a part of an event programmed by the “Weekenders,” the Student Life Team is focused on building a student experience that offers variety, comfort and fun. Kents Hill is a supportive and diverse community where students feel seen, heard, and valued.

Facilities

• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Climbing Wall
• Technology Center
• Softball Diamond
• Soccer Field
• Tennis Courts
• Hockey Rink
• Weight Room
• Athletic Fields
• Waterfront
• Turf Fields
• Cross Country Trails
• Ice Rink
• Lacrosse Field

Other Facilities

• Private Skiing and Snowboarding Hill
• Visual Arts Center
• Performing Arts Center

Clubs & Organizations

• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Computer Club
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• Food Council
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Habitat for Humanity
• International Club
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Model UN
• National Honor Society
• Outing Club
• Peer Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Photography Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Woodworking Club
• Yearbook
• Robotics
• Film Club
• GSA

Summary: The Kents Hill School athletics program offers athletes teams in 21+ sports and a full range of opportunities for practice and competition. Students participate in a team sport or afternoon activity each trimester. Our coaches have extensive experience competing as college and professional athletes. Kents Hill School is known for strong teams in alpine skiing, ice hockey, cross country running, and golf. Our facilities feature the largest contiguous complex of turf fields in New England and state-of-the-art Alfond Athletics Center which features an NHL-size ice hockey rink, gymnasium complex, and fitness center. The Joanne & Dick O’Connor Alpine Training Center is one of the most unique features of our athletics program. Just steps from central campus, the Center provides private skiing and snowboarding terrain and two on-surface lifts. It's the center of coaching and training for our USSA and MAISAD alpine racing teams, the Division I Colby College alpine racing team, and local public schools. We provide a rich program in the visual arts, music, and theater that gives every student the opportunity to practice and perform. Students may choose from a range of arts electives and extracurricular activities. Students are required to take four trimesters of courses in the arts, but most go beyond the requirement with a full two years or more of arts courses.

Arts Department Director: Dylan Gifford

Athletics Department Director: Nan Hambrose

Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fashion Design
• Fiber Arts
• Graphic Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country Running
• Equestrian
• Fencing
• Field Hockey
• Freestyle Skiing
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Mountain Biking
• Snowboarding
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field

Recreational Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Basketball
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nordic Skiing
• Outdoor Education
• Snowboarding
• Yoga
• Fitness
• Outdoor Activities

Summary: Finding the right college or university that fits a student's goals and interests is a core element of the Kents Hill School experience. Our college counseling program is highly individualized with counselors who become strong, informed advisors and advocates for our students and their families.  Students are guided through every step of the process, from deciding where to apply to completing the necessary forms. In preparing students for the next steps after graduation, we focus on their ability to think independently, advocate for themselves, and work in a collaborative spirit with others. Kents Hill graduates enroll in a wide range of outstanding colleges and universities and go on to work in many different fields.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

Notable Alumni

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10%

Average Merit Scholarship: 7,500

Current Endowment Amount: $30,000,000