The Hotchkiss School

Lakeville
Connecticut
United States

Overview

Founded in 1891 Hotchkiss strives to develop in students a lifelong love of learning responsible citizenship and personal integrity. Our students come from 32 states and 35 foreign countries. Thirty-three percent are students of color. Over $9.7 million in financial aid is available each year; 32 percent of students receive financial aid. With more than 248 courses Hotchkiss offers a large-school academic experience with a small-school feel. The average class size is 12 and facilities include a 97 500-item library a visual arts center two theatres new state-of-the-art athletic and music centers and a golf course and tennis courts all on an 827-acre campus. Our athletic teams compete with remarkable success in 19 interscholastic sports including baseball basketball cross-country field hockey football golf hockey lacrosse sailing soccer softball squash swimming diving tennis track ultimate frisbee volleyball water polo and wrestling. We also offer instruction in outdoor leadership paddle tennis rock climbing spin cycling and yoga. With a teacher:student ratio of 1:5 and course offerings that total 248 our students have exceptional opportunities for advancing their education and finding mentors on the faculty who will support them in their learning. Students teachers and staff members are equally important members in this community based on trust mutual respect compassion and shared intellectual curiosity.

Academics

Department Director Jared Hall

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 72

Number of AP Courses Offered: 21

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 74%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Center
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center

English

  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry

History

  • European History
  • Honors
  • United States History

Foreign Languages

  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Latin
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

  • Ethics
  • Mythology
  • Philosophy
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Justice
  • The Bible
  • World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

  • Economics
  • Psychology

Sciences

  • Anatomy
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Genetics
  • Marine Biology
  • Physics
  • Physiology

Math

    Computer Studies

    • Computer Programming
    • Computer Science

    Music

    • Choral Music
    • History of Jazz
    • Individual Instructions
    • Music History
    • Music Theory
    • Orchestra
    • Recording
    • Voice

    Performing / Visual Arts

    • Acting
    • Architecture
    • Art History
    • Ceramics
    • Dance
    • Debate
    • Design
    • Directing
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Lighting Design
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Portfolio
    • Printmaking
    • Publications
    • Screen-Printing
    • Sculpture
    • Studio Art
    • Television Production
    • Theater Arts
    • Theater Design
    • 3-D Art
    • Modern Dance

    Special Programs

    • Study Abroad
    • Community Service
    • Exchange Programs
    • Independent Study
    • Outdoor Education

    Distinctive or New Programs

    • In The 2008-2009 Year The New Humanities Program For Ninth- And Tenth-graders Made Its Debut. This Two-year Course Of Study Unites Learning From Four Disciplines: Arts English History And Philosophy And Religion. In A World That Is Paradoxically Fragmented And Yet Connected The Hotchkiss Humanities Program Gives Our Global Student Body A Shared Coherent Academic Experience Through Which To Reflect On What It Means To Be Human.

    Campus Life

    Dorm Life

    Number of Dorms: 13

    Average Students Per Dorm: 47

    Number of Girls Dorms: 6

    Number of Boys Dorms: 7

    Dorm Amenities

    • Laundry Facilities
    • Lounge
    • Vending Machines

    Other Dorm Amenities

    Facilities

    • All-Weather Track
    • Baseball Field
    • Basketball Court
    • Fitness Center
    • Football Field
    • Indoor Basketball Court
    • Indoor Pool
    • Sand Volleyball Court
    • Technology Center
    • Volleyball Court

    Other Facilities

    • Outdoor Climbing Wall
    • Squash Courts
    • 2 Hockey Rinks

    Clubs & Organizations

    • Animal Rights Club
    • Asian Club
    • Astronomy Club
    • Classics Club
    • Community Service
    • Computer Club
    • Debate Club
    • Diversity Club
    • Dorm Proctors
    • Drama Club
    • Environmental Club
    • Food Council
    • Foreign Language Clubs
    • Future Business Leaders of America
    • Habitat for Humanity
    • International Club
    • Investment Club
    • Jewish Student Organization
    • Literary Magazine
    • Math Club
    • Model UN
    • Newspaper
    • Outing Club
    • Peer Counseling
    • Peer Tutoring
    • Pep Club
    • Photography Club
    • Quiz Bowl
    • Sexualities Club
    • Student Activities
    • Student Government
    • Student Publications
    • Theater Club
    • Yearbook
    • Young Democrats
    • Young Republicans
    • Radio Station
    • TV Station

    Arts & Athletics

    Arts Department Director:

    Athletics Department Director: Robin Chandler

    Arts

    • Acting
    • Architecture
    • Art History
    • Ceramics
    • Dance
    • Debate
    • Design
    • Directing
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Lighting Design
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Portfolio
    • Printmaking
    • Publications
    • Screen-Printing
    • Sculpture
    • Studio Art
    • Television Production
    • Theater Arts
    • Theater Design
    • 3-D Art
    • Modern Dance

    Interscholastic Sports

    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country Running
    • Diving
    • Field Hockey
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Sailing
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Squash
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track and Field
    • Ultimate Frisbee
    • Volleyball
    • Wrestling

    Recreational Sports

    • Basketball
    • Dance
    • Drill Team
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Ice Hockey
    • Outdoor Education
    • Paddle Tennis
    • Soccer
    • Squash
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Weight Lifting
    • Yoga
    • Pilates
    • Beach Volleyball

    Graduates

    College Information

    Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

    Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
    25th percentile 660 660 610
    75th percentile 740 760 730

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    Vital Information

    Student Body Type: Coed

    Total Boarding: 575

    Total Day: 29

    Total Enrollment: 604

    Boys: 311

    Girls: 293

    Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

    Day Grades Offered: 9-12

    School Type: High School, Post-grad

    Dress Code: Other

    Applications Accepted: Gateway to Prep

    Application Deadline: January 15th

    Tuition & Financial Aid

    7-Day Boarding: $59,630

    5-Day Boarding: N/A

    Day Tuition Fee: $50,700

    Need-Based Aid: Offered

    Payment Plans: Offered

    Students Receiving Aid: 32%

    Average Awarded: $48,228

    School Finances

    Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

    Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

    Average Merit Scholarship: $

    Current Endowment Amount: $493,100,000

    Contact

    11 Interlaken Road

    Lakeville, Connecticut United States

    860 435 3102

    Director of Admissions: Erby Mitchell

    Admissions Phone: 860 435 3102

    Fax: 860 435 0042

    Email: emitchell@hotchkiss.org

    Website: https://www.hotchkiss.org

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